CareerCast by the University of Chicago Booth School of Business The University of Chicago Booth School of Business

How do you react when someone at work is challenging, rejects your ideas, and is even confrontational? Some people leave the situation, while others fight back. Todd Davis, a renowned leadership expert and best-selling author, recommends approaching difficult conversations confidently and empathetically. In this CareerCast episode, Todd provides practical tips and strategies to manage conflicts and foster better outcomes. Whether you're a seasoned leader or early in your career, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to improve their communication skills and build stronger relationships.

Are you working through a (big or small) decision and have so much information that you are stuck? On top of this, which information is reliable, credible, and useful? Nuala Walsh, award-winning business consultant, behavioral scientist, independent non-executive director, ex-CMO, and author of Tune In: How to make smarter decisions in a noisy world, would tell you to learn how to hear what others don’t and secure an advantage – in your career and life. In this CareerCast, Nuala shares her successful approach to equipping yourself with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to make more effective decisions for now and into the future. 

Have you ever noticed that when a challenge, or even crisis, occurs, some people blame, complain, and run away while others lean in and take full responsibility? What is the difference between the two types of individuals? What is innate and what can be learned? Anita Mendiratta, a trusted and respected global strategic advisor, with a professional foundation in companies like IBM, Unilever, and The Coca-Cola Company would say that there is a powerful inner determination that drives leaders to courageous action. In this CareerCast, Anita shares her knowledge, wisdom, and research-based insights on how to elevate yourself and others and authentically succeed in challenging times.

Many people feel a future normal isn’t going to happen anytime soon. For those who believe that a future normal is possible, their vision is filled with pessimism, darkness, and hopelessness. Henry Coutinho-Mason, one of the world's leading authorities on consumer trends, Managing Director of TrendWatching, and author of The Future Normal, has a different perspective. He believes there are plenty of reasons to be profoundly hopeful about the way the world is changing. In this CareerCast, Henry shared his insights on how you can build a happier, more successful, and more expansive future. 

There is so much that goes into having a networking
meeting – from finding the right person to connecting
with that person to getting a time on the schedule. There
is a lot of time, energy, and logistics that go into making
it happen. Then the day comes, you have the meeting,
and that’s it. It feels like a dud. Yet, it’s not clear what
went wrong. Nathan Perez, Principal, of Career
Innovation, professional and keynote speaker, and Co-
Author of the 20-Minute Networking Meeting, believes
that you need clear prep, a solid plan, and more than a
little gratitude. In this CareerCast, Nathan unlocks the
mysteries of having an enjoyable, productive, and
successful networking meeting that can become the
start of an enduring professional relationship.

Have you been thinking about how AI will impact your life in the years to come? What about your career growth and advancement? Having devoted his career to helping others succeed as lead in education marketing at LinkedIn, heading marketing at Khan Academy, and as a best-selling author, with his latest book Career Coach GPT, Jeremy Schifeling is a guide, expert, and mentor on the subject. In this CareerCast, Jeremy shares how to navigate the ever-changing world of AI and the tools and resources you can leverage for your career. He will provide key insights on how to use AI and still be able to stand out and differentiate yourself for greater success.