Special guest (and long time friend of Sean) Corey Rasmussen stages a coup, taking over the podcast. Corey interviews Sean, uncovering his motivation for work and how that caused friction when Sean worked in industry. Now he works as a “solopreneur,” helping business owners get time back in their week to do the things that matter most to them.

Education does not bestow character. That’s where this episode starts. We also discuss adaptability over GPA, and the importance of leadership and personal growth.

Sean interviews his friend since first grade, Corey Rasmussen. They share their journey from nerdy childhood friends to successful entrepreneurs and offer insights into their unconventional paths.

During the pandemic, USC had an advantage: it had been in the distance learning business for 50 years. Now in the age of YouTube and AI, are Universities in trouble?

Tenure at academic institutions isn’t just a free speech protection, it is also embedded as part of the economic engine of a university. As universities become less tolerant of alternate ideas, has the time for tenure come to an end?

In the context of his background and experience in engineering, economics, and social science, USC Professor Emeritus James Moore discusses how his views on issues such as Title IX and the response to the 2020 George Floyd protests became a source of controversy within the University.

We speak with USC Professor Emeritus James Moore about the university's shift towards left-leaning hiring practices and the struggle to maintain diverse thought in academia.

In this very honest and candid discussion, Liz Juhnke describes the impact of mentoring on her career journey.

Join Liz Juhnke, an expert in human-computer interaction, as she shares her journey from Boeing's tech elite to Home Depot's user experience team.

Join Liz Juhnke, an expert in human-computer interaction, as she shares her journey from Boeing's tech elite to Home Depot's user experience team.

We’re starting season 3 with a LIVE SHOW! Join us to ask questions and hear discussion about leadership and challenging the status quo.

Short drives are bite-sized episodes containing excerpts from previous shows. In this Short Drive, we revisit portions of our conversations with Kevin Meredith. Kevin makes a claim that running a company while driving around the United States is a form of privilege. Sean disagrees.

Short drives are bite-sized episodes containing excerpts from previous shows. In this Short Drive, we revisit portions of our conversations with Nate Barber and Mariam Laes.

To hear the full conversations, check out episodes 23, 29, and 31.

Short drives are only released as audio podcasts.

Short drives are bite-sized episodes containing excerpts from previous shows. In this Short Drive, we revisit portions of our conversation with Stephanie Van Assche regarding culture and leadership. To hear the full conversations, check out episodes 32, 33, and 34.

Discover how balancing the volunteer experience with an organization’s mission and prioritizing stability can lead to more impactful outcomes that may not always maximize efficiency.

Brion Hurley, author of Lean Six Sigma for Good rejoins the podcast to discuss key insights on how to identify and address challenges in nonprofit organizations using continuous improvement (CI) techniques.

Sean interviews Brion Hurley, who applies principles of lean and Six to drive change in the non-profit sector and create a positive impact on society.

Learn how to harness the power of the crowd and embrace the concept of messy learning. Discover the goldilocks model of leadership and how to handle challenging situations with different communication styles.

Stephanie Van Assche is back to discuss how to challenge the status quo when it comes to promoting people into management positions.

Stephanie Van Assche, head of HR at drone startup Brinc, discusses her experiences navigating the pandemic as an HR professional and her journey to her current role.