Inc. Book Smart

How founders should (and should NOT) navigate the media Oct 19, 2023

Diana Ransom and Scott Omelianuk talk with Stacy Spikes, Kathryn Minshew and Taryn Langer about how founders should approach dealing with the media. Stacy Spikes is the co-founder and CEO of MoviePass. Kathryn Minshew is the co-founder and former CEO of The Muse. Taryn Langer is the founder and president of Moxie Communications Group.

Are we all going to start using the new Apple Vision Pro headset? Jun 07, 2023

On today's episode, Yaz chats with Fast Company senior writer Mark Sullivan about what's happening with Apple these days. And we learn about the latest biotech research in menopause with Fast Company senior writer Ainsley Harris.

What are long-shot presidential candidates talking about on podcasts? May 31, 2023

The presidential race is already heating up, and aside from the usual fanfare around frontrunners like Trump and Biden, there are long-shot candidates creating space for themselves on . . . podcasts, of all places. Yaz chatted with ‘Fast Company’ contributing writer Clint Rainey to hear about his journey listening to some of these long-shot candidates on quite an array of podcasts.

Harry’s Razors is arguably one of the first companies to pioneer the direct-to-consumer model. This year, the company is celebrating 10 years. Yaz sat down with Jeff Raider, cofounder and co-CEO, to hear his thoughts on how the industry has evolved since Harry’s first started.

Presenting: The new season of 'Most Innovative Companies' from Fast Company May 24, 2023

Is AI coming for our jobs?? ‘Fast Company’ senior staff editor Max Ufberg explains that it is . . . but that it’s not all bad news.

And Yaz chatted with Loom CEO Joe Thomas—Loom is essentially TikTok for business, which sounds crazier than it is—about how video conferencing is here to stay.

Also, a special thanks to Marfa Public Radio for helping us out with some recording on this episode!

Inc. Magazine Presents: Computer Freaks May 04, 2023

This is the untold history of how the internet almost didn’t happen. It’s an ode to fathers and daughters. And it’s a tale about the origins of the man-computer symbiosis that’s still profoundly relevant to our society today.

Host Christine Haughney Dare-Bryan, an editor-at-large at Inc., is a James Beard Award-winning journalist who has worked for NBC News as well as three of the nation’s largest newspapers, and who created the Emmy-nominated Netflix series Rotten. Dare-Bryan’s connection to the story is deeply personal—her father, Joseph Haughney, was one of the internet’s founding fathers.

By looking to the past, Computer Freaks dives into modern debates: Could we have prevented online harm from the start? What is the balance between free speech and online content moderation? How much human work should be delegated to technology and A.I.? And what direction should this growing labyrinthine network of computers take?

Computer Freaks tells the dramatic, untold history of the internet straight from the mouths of its pioneering inventors: Len Kleinrock, Robert Kahn, Charley Kline, Steve Crocker, Vinton Cerf, and Bob Metcalfe, among many others. Exclusive interviews uncover hidden stories found nowhere else about the Arpanet, online harm, hacking, authentication, cybersecurity, Ethernet, TCP IP, packet switching, queuing theory, and the early contributions of women in tech.

The Human Factor: Adi Tartarko, Founder and CEO at Houzz Oct 19, 2021

Today on The Human Factor, Eric speaks to Adi Tartarko, Founder and CEO of the home design site, Houzz.

The Human Factor: Nancy Gibbs, Director of the Shorenstein Center Oct 12, 2021

In this episode, Eric talks with the director of the Shorenstein Center and the Edward R. Murrow Professor of Practice of Press, Politics and Public Policy, Nancy Gibbs.

The Human Factor: Deryl McKissack CEO of McKissack & McKissack Sep 28, 2021

In this week's episode of The Human Factor, CEO of INC & Fast Company, Eric Schurenberg, talks to Deryl McKissack, CEO of McKissack & McKissack - a continuation of the nation’s oldest African-American architectural firm.

The Human Factor: Ragy Thomas, CEO of Sprinklr Sep 28, 2021

In this latest episode of The Human Factor, Eric sits down with Ragy Thomas, CEO, and founder of the customer experience management platform, Sprinklr.

What Millennials Think About Purpose Aug 30, 2021

What do Millennials think about purpose? Do they actually buy and work for companies and brands that have activated purpose? Is this a real thing? And what should leaders know about this important generation?

We’ve invited a couple of Millennials to chat about it. Fast Company’s Social Media Producer Christina Royster and Fast Company’s Associate Editor Yasmin Gagne from the podcast, Hit the Ground Running, are here to share their opinions and ideas about what purpose means to them.

Putting Purpose into Leadership Aug 30, 2021

The world of business leadership has shifted dramatically in the past few years – from stockholder capitalism to stakeholder. A higher purpose is what businesses need to be about and companies need to take a stand on societal issues.

There’s one big problem though: today’s leaders weren’t trained for this new world. There was no class for this in business school. In some ways, it’s the wild west – a new frontier with no map. And C-suiters are struggling to find the way forward.

As a result, there’s a vacuum in purpose leadership. Company purpose is often toothless and company social activism backfires.

How do CEOs navigate this new terrain? How do CHROs build this new culture of leadership into the employee experience? How do CMOs build purpose effectively into their brand?

How Companies Can Tackle Social Activism the Right Way Aug 25, 2021

Corporations feel like they have to take on social issues, but as we’ve been discussing, doing so isn’t easy.

Recent research from RepTrak found that 36 percent of consumers have "felt betrayed" by what a company stands for, and 47 percent have stopped doing business with the company as a result. 63 percent prefer to do business with companies that "stand for a purpose that reflects their values and beliefs, and will avoid those that do not."

We sat down with Laura Lane, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at UPS, who had some great food for thought on the topic.

Managing Crisis by Activating Purpose Aug 11, 2021

In a recent Harris poll of customers’ reaction to the COVID-19 crisis, more than 80 percent of respondents said they would remember which companies “did the right thing by their workers.” Three-quarters said they wouldn’t forget those businesses that took missteps “long after” the crisis ends.

This is familiar ground for Northwell Health CMO Ramon Soto. We sat down with Ramon to chat about his experience mobilizing people inside Northwell Health, one of the largest health services organizations in the country, the largest private employer in New York state, and the organization that received the full brunt of the COVID crisis when it descended upon New York in 2020.

David Cancel's 5 must-read books for 2021 Jan 05, 2021

David Cancel, founder and CEO of business messaging software startup Drift, talks with host Cameron Albert-Deitch about the top five books on his must-read list for the new year.

Dan O'Malley & Radical Candor by Kim Scott Dec 22, 2020

Dan O'Malley, CEO of Numerated, talks to Cameron Albert-Deitch about Radical Candor by Kim Scott

Matt Pohlson & The Happiness Hypothesis by Jonathan Haidt Dec 15, 2020

Matt Pohlson, CEO and Co-Founder of Omaze, talks to Cameron Albert-Deitch about The Happiness Hypothesis by Jonathan Haidt

Dan Klein & Bag the Elephant by Steve Kaplan Dec 08, 2020

Dan Klein, CEO and Co-Founder of Tiesta Tea, talks to Cameron Albert-Deitch about Bag the Elephant by Steve Kaplan

Shilpa Shah & The Giver by Lois Lowry Dec 01, 2020

In this episode, Shilpa Shah Co-Founder of Cuyana, talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about her Book Smart pick, The Giver by Lois Lowry

Gail Federici & Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh Nov 24, 2020

In this episode, Gail Federici Founder and CEO of Federici Brands, talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about her Book Smart pick, Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh

Janneke Niessen & Becoming by Michelle Obama Nov 17, 2020

In this episode, Janneke Neissen Co-Founder of Capital T, talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about his Book Smart pick, Becoming by Michelle Obama

Sid Sijbrandij & High output management by Andrew Grove Nov 10, 2020

In this episode, Sid Sijbrandij CEO & Co-Founder of GitLab, Inc., talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about his Book Smart pick, High output management by Andrew Grove

Sebastian Eldridge & The Grapes of Wrath Nov 03, 2020

In this episode, Sebastian Eldridge CEO & Co-Founder of Anchor WorldWide, talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about his Book Smart pick, The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck

Jim McKelvey & The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams Oct 27, 2020

In this episode, Jim McKelvey Co-Founder of Square, and author of The Innovation Stack, talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about his Book Smart pick, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

Nathan Barry & Anything You Want by Derek Sivers Oct 20, 2020

In this episode, Nathan Barry Founder of Convertkit, talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about his Book Smart pick, Anything You Want by Derek Sivers.

Milind Mehere & Hillbilly Elegy by J. D. Vance Oct 13, 2020

In this episode, Milind Mehere CEO of Yeildstreet, talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about his Book Smart pick, Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis by J. D. Vance

Mason Arnold & Against the Gods: The Remarkable Story of Risk by Peter L. Bernstein Oct 06, 2020

In this episode, Mason Arnold Founder of Cece’s Veggie Co., talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about his Book Smart pick, Against the Gods: The Remarkable Story of Risk by Peter L. Bernstein

Garret Akerson & The Road less Stupid by Keith J. Cunningham Sep 29, 2020

In this episode, Garret Akerson Co-Founder and Chairman of Kindred Bravely, talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about his Book Smart pick, The Road less Stupid by Keith J. Cunningham

Jennifer Carlson & Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson Sep 22, 2020

In this episode, Jennifer Carlson Co-Founder, Executive Director, WTIA Workforce Institute & Apprenti, talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about his Book Smart pick, How to Stay Alive in the Woods by Bradford Angier

Phil Libin & How to Stay Alive in the Woods by Bradford Angier Sep 15, 2020

In this episode, Phil Libin Co-founder and CEO of All Turtles, talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about his Book Smart pick, How to Stay Alive in the Woods by Bradford Angier

Rodney Wallace & Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David Goggins Sep 08, 2020

In this episode, major league soccer player Rodney Wallace, talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about his Book Smart pick, Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David Goggins

Tai Lopez & Evolutionary Psychology by Dr. David Buss Sep 01, 2020

In this episode, Tai Lopez, talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about his Book Smart pick, Evolutionary Psychology by Dr. David Buss.

Ryan Hogan & The Lean Startup by Eric Ries. Aug 25, 2020

In this episode, Ryan Hogan Co-Founder & CEO of Hunt A Killer, talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about his Book Smart pick, The Lean Startup by Eric Ries.

Jim Damian & Nine Lies About Work: A Freethinking Leader’s Guide to the Real World by Ashley Goodall and Marcus Buckingham. Aug 18, 2020

In this episode, Jim Damian CEO of Stria, talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about his Book Smart pick, Nine Lies About Work: A Freethinking Leader’s Guide to the Real World by Ashley Goodall and Marcus Buckingham

Ari Santiago & Brave New Work: Are You Ready to Reinvent Your Organization by Aaron Dignan? Aug 11, 2020

In this episode, Ari Santiago, President & CEO of IT Direct, talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about his Book Smart pick, Brave New Work: Are You Ready to Reinvent Your Organization? by Aaron Dignan

Eric Schurenberg & Real American by Julie Lythcott-Haims Aug 04, 2020

In this episode, Eric Schurenberg, CEO of Mansueto Ventures, talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about his Book Smart pick Real American by Julie Lythcott-Haims

Keith Schroeder & No Man's Land by Doug Tatum Jul 28, 2020

In this episode, Keith Schroeder, CEO of High Road Craft Brands, talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about his Book Smart pick, No Man's Land by Doug Tatum.

Amy Balliett & Traction by Gino Wickman Jul 21, 2020

In this episode, Amy Balliett Founder and CEO of Killer Visual Strategies , talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about her Book Smart pick, Traction by Gino Wickman.

Fabio Gratton & The Founder's Dilemmas by Noam Wasserman Jul 14, 2020

In this episode, Fabio Gratton CEO of inVibe Labs, talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about his Book Smart pick, The Founder's Dilemmas by Noam Wasserman

Cassie Brown & Man's Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl Jul 07, 2020

In this episode, Cassie Brown, Founder & CEO of Smart City, talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about her Book Smart pick, Man's Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl.

Eric Schurenberg & Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates Jun 30, 2020

In this episode, Eric Schurenberg, CEO of Mansueto Ventures, talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about his Book Smart pick, Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates.

Bryan and Shannon Miles & EntreLeadership. 20 Years of Practical Business Wisdom from the Trenches by Dave Ramsey Jun 23, 2020

In this episode, Bryan and Shannon Miles, Co-Founders of Belay, talk to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about their Book Smart pick, EntreLeadership: 20 Years of Practical Business Wisdom From the Trenches, by Dave Ramsey.

Rishi Narayan & Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big. by Bo Burlingham Jun 16, 2020

In this episode, Rishi Narayan, Founder of Underground Printing, talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about his book smart pick, Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big by Bo Burlingham

Jeff Lindor & The Black Tax: The Cost of Being Black in America, by Shawn D. Rochester. Jun 09, 2020

In this episode, Jeff Lindor, founder and CEO of the Gentlemen's Factory, talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about his Book Smart pick, The Black Tax: The Cost of Being Black in America, by Shawn D. Rochester.

Songe LaRon & Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass by Frederick Douglass Jun 02, 2020

In this episode, Songe LaRon, Co-Founder of Squire, talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about his Book Smart pick, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass by Frederick Douglass

Blake Mykoskie & Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less May 26, 2020

In this episode, Blake Mykoskie, Founder of Toms, talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about his Book Smart pick, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, by Greg McKeown.

Colleen McCreary & Nine Lies About Work, by Marcus Buckingham and Ashley Goodall. May 19, 2020

In this episode, Colleen McCreary, chief people officer at Credit Karma, talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about her Book Smart pick, Nine Lies About Work, by Marcus Buckingham and Ashley Goodall.

Baratunde Thurston & Illusions: Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach. May 12, 2020

In this episode, writer, comedian, and commentator Baratunde Thurston talks to our host, Cameron Albert-Deitch, about his Book Smart pick, Illusions: Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah, by Richard Bach.

Pat Dossett & How will you measure your life by Clayton Christensen May 05, 2020

In this episode, Madefor co-founder Pat Dossett speaks with host Cameron Albert-Deitch about his Book Smart pick, How Will You Measure Your Life, by Clayton Christensen.

Holly Whitaker & The Globalization of Addiction Apr 28, 2020

In this episode, Tempest CEO Holly Whitaker talks to our host Cameron Albert-Deitch about her book smart pick, The Globalization of Addiction, by Bruce Alexander.

Mahisha Dellinger & Rich Dad Poor Dad Apr 21, 2020

In this episode Curls Beauty Brand CEO Mahisha Dellinger talks to our host Cameron Albert-Deitch about Robert Kiyosakis best selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad and the principles applied to her professional journey.

Rebecca Minkoff & Shoe Dog by Phil Knight Apr 14, 2020

In this episode. Rebecca Minkoff speaks with Inc's Chris Allen to talk about her latest favorite read Shoe Dog by Phil Knight and how it has impacted her entrepreneurial journey.

Jeff Bezos & The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable Apr 07, 2020

Be honest: Did you see this extremely unlikely global event coming? Or how it would affect your day-to-day life? Our minds are reeling from trying to rationalize the random. We’re hardwired to connect the dots and see patterns. But does our need to make sense of the incomprehensible hurt our ability to thrive? To answer that question, Jeff Bezos recommends The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable by Nassim Nicholas Taleb.

Barbara Corcoran & "Cinderella" Mar 31, 2020

There are hundreds of business books that can help you become a better leader. But sometimes, the best inspiration can come from an unexpected place. For Barbara Corcoran, that source was the timeless fairy tale Cinderella, which played a prominent role in shaping the leader she is today.

Ellen DeGeneres & "Strength in Stillness: The Power of Transcendental Meditation" by Bob Roth Mar 24, 2020

In this episode, we touch on the power and benefits of Transcendental Meditation through Ellen's pick & Bob Roth's best seller "Strength in Stillness: The Power of Transcendental Meditation"

Warren Buffett & "The Most Important Thing" by Howard Marks Mar 17, 2020

In this episode we discuss the psychology and strategy of risk management according to Warren Buffett and "The Most Important Thing" by Howard Marks.

Elon Musk & "Our Final Invention" by James Barrat Mar 17, 2020

In this episode of Book Smart. We cover "Our Final Invention" by James Barrett. Why Elon Musk thinks it's a must read for anyone who is curious about the future of A.I, and the potential dangers they pose to humanity in the future.

Inc Presents Book Smart. Mar 02, 2020

What do Elon Musk, Barack Obama, Warren Buffett, and Barbara Corcoran have in common? They were all helped along by a great book. Inc presents Book Smart, a weekly podcast where we bring you the books that inspired, informed and elevated prominent leaders across the spectrum of industry. Each week we will break down a book beloved by a notable figure, and highlight how it can help entrepreneurs on their journey to success. Looking for an edge? We’ve got the book for you. Enjoy new episodes every Tuesday available on Apple Podcast, Spotify and wherever you enjoy podcast..

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