Tuck Knowledge in Practice

Tuck School of Business

The Tuck Knowledge in Practice podcast is produced by the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. The podcast features interviews with Tuck faculty about their research and teaching, and the story behind their curiosity.

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    Good Intentions, Good Results: Making a Positive Social Impact, with Robert Searle T’96

    In this episode of the Tuck Knowledge in Practice podcast, Robert Searle T’96, an adjunct professor at Tuck and partner at The Bridgespan Group, talks about what it really takes to turn good intentions into meaningful social impact. Searle, who teaches Managing for Social Impact, challenges students to think critically about how their decisions affect society—regardless of whether they pursue careers in the nonprofit sector. Drawing on his work advising nonprofits and philanthropists, Searle explains why achieving impact is often harder than it looks. He contrasts high-profile but ineffective programs with evidence-based interventions that deliver measurable results, emphasizing the importance of clear goals, rigorous measurement, and strategic focus. He also highlights the unique complexity of nonprofit leadership, where success is harder to define and funding often comes from sources disconnected from those served. The conversation also explores how today’s social sector is navigating unprecedented disruption, including funding uncertainty tied to shifting government priorities. Throughout, Searle reflects on his own unconventional path—from professional musician to social impact consultant—and how his Tuck education continues to shape his approach. The episode offers a thoughtful look at how business skills can be applied to create lasting, effective change.

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The Tuck Knowledge in Practice podcast is produced by the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. The podcast features interviews with Tuck faculty about their research and teaching, and the story behind their curiosity.

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