Poole Podcast

Today, Bradley Kirkman and Donald Thompson discuss the future of work through the lens of emotional intelligence, generational differences in leadership, and diversity in the C-suite.Donald Thompson is an executive coach, CEO of The Diversity Movement, and host of the Donald Thompson Podcast.Bradley L. Kirkman is the General (Ret.) H. Hugh Shelton Distinguished Professor of Leadership in the Poole College of Management at North Carolina State University.The Poole Podcast is hosted by Jenny Hammond, the CMO at Poole College. This is a production of Earfluence.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be leveraged in business for so many things including data analytics and enhancing the customer experience. But there are concerns about AI as well, such as loss of actual human jobs and facial recognition bias. Today, we dive into AI and how it's taught in the classroom.Bill Rand is an Associate Professor of Marketing at Poole College and is currently the Executive Director of the Business Analytics Initiative.Dr. Haroon Abbu is the Vice president of Digital Data and Analytics at Bell & Howell and the co-author of TRUST: The Winning Formula for Digital Leaders. A Practical Guide for Companies Engaged in Digital Transformation.The Poole Podcast is hosted by Jenny Hammond, the CMO at Poole College. This is a production of Earfluence.

Accounting isn't just debits and credits; it's a dynamic profession that is constantly changing. In this episode, hear Poole College graduate and Ernst & Young Senior Partner Christine Holmes ('88) and Professor Kathy Krawczyk discuss what drew them to accounting and how the industry has changed over their careers.Christine Holmes ('88) is a senior partner at EY.Kathy Krawczyk is a Department Head and Dixon Hughes Goodman Professor of Accounting in the Poole College of Management.The Poole Podcast is hosted by Jenny Hammond, the CMO at Poole College. This is a production of Earfluence.

When former NC State quarterback Mike Glennon founded his virtual coaching platform Emulate Sport, he quickly learned how difficult it is to get a startup off the ground. But he also learned how much potential there was to make money - if the startup was successful.  Today, Glennon and Jon Carr, Professor of Entrepreneurship,  talk about the hard truths of entrepreneurship, and how the clinical model at the NC State Entrepreneurship Clinic is helping students to "fail safe" to better prepare them for their next chapter.Jon Carr is a Professor of Entrepreneurship and chair of the Department of Management, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship at North Carolina State University.Mike Glennon, a 2011 Poole College graduate, is now entering his tenth season in the NFL currently with the NY Giants. He's also the co-founder of Emulate Sports.The Poole Podcast is hosted by Jenny Hammond, the CMO at Poole College. This is a production of Earfluence.

We've heard the term "The Great Resignation," and some would argue that it should be called "The Great Reshuffle" because employees aren't leaving the workforce - they're finding the greener grass at another company.  So what can employers do to build an attractive corporate culture and retain talent?Teena Piccione is the Managing Director of Telco, Media, Entertainment & Gaming at Google Cloud, and an advisory board member of our executive education, women and technical leadership program at the NC State Poole College of Management.Beth Ritter is a professor of practice in the Department of Management Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the NC State Poole College of Management.  Prior joining Poole, Beth was the Senior Vice President of Human Resources for Burt's Bees, where she was a part of the management team that sold the business to Clorox.The Poole Podcast is hosted by Jenny Hammond, and is a production of Earfluence.

"In God we trust. All others must bring data." - Edwards DemingWith about 500,000 employees and over 2,000 stores, at The Home Depot, data science and analytics are critically important to solving business problems and giving the customer the best experience, both in-store and online. They need to know when to have inventory available, when to have staff ready, how to allocate resources, and so much more. But leveraging data and analytics are not just for huge companies anymore. Today, Bill Rand, Erik Holbrook, and Richard McPhail talk how every tactical decision should be made with analytics backing it up. Erik Holbrook is the Vice President - Finance, FP&A at The Home Depot. Poole College alumni ('92) Richard McPhail is EVP and Chief Financial Officer, The Home Depot. Bill Rand is Executive Director of the Business Analytics Initiative and Associate Professor of Marketing at the Poole College of Management at NC State University. The Poole Podcast is hosted by Jenny Hammond, and is a production of Earfluence.

On today's episode, Jessica Thomas and Eric Henry give us the inside information on B-Corps, which Jessica describes as, "the leading edge of a sustainable business movement - businesses that are really innovating when it comes to social and environmental impact and really positively impacting stakeholders across the board."  But what does all that mean?  And how does NC State, Poole College and the B-Corp Clinic, create a roadmap to guide and educate students on positive social impact?Jessica Thomas is an Assistant Professor of Practice and the Director of the Business Sustainability Collaborative at Poole College. Jessica has over 15 years of experience working domestically and internationally in sustainable enterprise, social innovation, and business development. Eric Henry is the Founder and President of TS Designs, the first certified B Corp and North Carolina.The Poole Podcast is hosted by Jenny Hammond, and is a production of Earfluence.

On today's episode, Tayah Butler and Danya Perry discuss what we should be doing at Poole College of Management (and at all colleges and universities) to help grow the conversation of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), and how we can embed DEI into the curriculum. As Tayah looks at it, she's like "a river guide, an expert river guide. Because when we're trying to navigate the challenges that we encounter in diversity, equity and inclusion as both individuals, and then also as organizations, there are some smooth rivers that we can float down easily, but then there are some moments where it really is a rough ride."  Today, Tayah and Danya look at what students, faculty, and organizations can do to navigate the sometimes choppy waters.Tayah Butler is the first director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Poole College of Management at NC State University.  Danya Perry is the Director of Equitable Economic Development at Wake County Economic Development and the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the Raleigh Chamber.The Poole Podcast is hosted by Jenny Hammond, and is a production of Earfluence.

NC State grad, former NC State football star, former NFL player, and current CEO of Holt Brothers Inc Terrence Holt joins us in-studio for a special LIVE episode of the Poole Podcast. Terrence and Jenny talk about the Holt Brothers mission to serve its employees and the community, leadership lessons from his playing days and career, and why the Holts are spending their time and resources on giving back with the Holt Brothers Foundation. The Poole Podcast is hosted by Jenny Hammond, and is a production of Earfluence.

What skills do the leaders of tomorrow need? How do we teach those skills in the classroom?  How has the pandemic changed leadership styles?  And what does any of this have to do with an armadillo, a Mandarin duck, an eagle, and a dolphin? Leigh Shamblin, director of leadership and a professor of practice and Chuck Saia, senior partner at Deloitte share their insights on leadership and everything in between.Leigh Shamblin serves as the director of leadership and a professor of practice at the Poole College of Management. Chuck Saia is a senior partner at Deloitte. In his 30 year career, Chuck has held various leadership positions, including being the former Chief Executive Officer of Deloitte risk and financial advisory board. Chuck is a CPA and holds an MBA from Quinnipiac University. Earlier in 2021, Chuck authored his first book, "You got this kid: Words of advice for young leaders," with all of the proceeds, benefiting Lupus research and environmental sustainability. The Poole Podcast is hosted by Jenny Hammond, and is a production of Earfluence.

How has the global supply chain has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and what lessons were learned so that we're better prepared for the next pandemic?  NC State professor Rob Handfield and Gilead's Joydeep Ganguly share their expertise and provide actionable insight into supply chain strategy.Rob Handfield is the Bank of America University distinguished professor of supply chain management at Poole College of Management, and is also the director of the supply chain resource cooperative. Rob has consulted with over 25 Fortune 500 companies and has published more than a hundred articles and top management journals. Rob is considered a thought leader in the field of supply chain management and is an industry expert in the field of strategic sourcing, supply market intelligence, and supplier development.Poole MBA Joydeep Ganguly is senior vice president of corporate operations at Gilead Sciences. Prior to Gilead, Joydeep spent 10 years at Biogen where he held executive positions of increasing responsibility in technical operations, manufacturing, and supply chain functions. Joydeep has published extensively in areas of bioprocess optimization, supply chain transformation, and advanced process control. He was recently recognized by the national diversity council as a top 25 diverse leader in California.The Poole Podcast is hosted by Jenny Hammond, and is a production of Earfluence.

Dr. Randy Woodson became North Carolina State University's 14th chancellor in April of 2010, and he leads the largest university in North Carolina with more than 34,000 students and a $1.5 billion budget. Under his leadership, the university created and implemented the pathway to the future strategic plan and advanced each of its strategic goals. How has he done it? Let's find out as Chancellor Woodson is joined by Poole College of Management Stephen P Zelnak Jr. Dean Frank Buckless in this insightful conversation into how NC State differentiates itself from other universities.The Poole Podcast is hosted by Jenny Hammond, and is a production of Earfluence.

NC State graduate Vivian Howard's empire includes 4 restaurants - Chef and the Farmer in Kinston NC, Benny's Big Time in Wilmington NC, Handy & Hot in Charleston SC, and the new Lenoir, also in Charleston SC. She's the author of two acclaimed books, This Will Make It Taste Good and Deep Run Roots. Her TV show, A Chef's Life, was a huge hit and an inside look into her family life. She has risen to become a celebrity chef and entrepreneur, but her passion and roots come from storytelling. Lewis Sheats is the Assistant Vice Provost for Entrepreneurship & Executive Director of the Entrepreneurship Clinic at NC State's Poole College of Management, where budding entrepreneurs have an opportunity to truly live the "think and do" spirit of NC State.The Poole Podcast is hosted by Jenny Hammond, and is a production of Earfluence.

The Enterprise Risk Management Initiative (ERM) at NC State annually surveys over 1,000 executives throughout the world about what they perceive to be the top risks each year. Mark Beasley, Professor and Director of the ERM and Jim DeLoach, Managing Director of Protiviti, share the most recent findings for 2021 as well as peek into insights for 2030. As you can imagine, the global pandemic shaped their answers quite a bit - and some of the responses and rankings were surprising.The Poole Podcast is hosted by Jenny Hammond, and is a production of Earfluence.

Over the past year, COVID-19 has restricted travel and complicated international business. On top of that, President Biden's campaign ran on raising taxes for the high earners and corporations.  So how does all of this affect international tax?  And are accounting firms looking to hire graduates even in this chaos?  We asked Poole College of Management Accounting Professor Nathan Goldman and International Tax Partner at EY (and two-time Poole grad) Amanda Shumaker about the current landscape.The Poole Podcast is hosted by Jenny Hammond, and is a production of Earfluence.

On the inaugural episode of the Poole Podcast, Dean Frank Buckless is joined by Cindy Eckert, CEO of The Pink Ceiling and Sprout Pharmaceuticals. Listen in on how the Poole College of Management at NC State University is cultivating budding entrepreneurs to successfully solve real-world problems, just like Cindy.The Poole Podcast is hosted by Jenny Hammond, and is a production of Earfluence.

At North Carolina State University’s Poole College of Management, we’re on a mission to create an innovative and collaborative intellectual environment. By balancing industry and academia, we’re developing and supporting leaders with entrepreneurial mindsets and the skills to solve our world’s problems. On this podcast, we’ll talk with faculty and industry leaders to share how thought leadership can be transformative in all areas of industry. This is how we think and do at NC State.The Poole Podcast is hosted by Jenny Hammond, and is a production of Earfluence.