Baylor University Business Review show

Baylor University Business Review

Summary: The award-winning Business Review is a radio series airing since 2005 on the Central Texas NPR station, KWBU-FM 103.3, and available to national public radio stations. Business people will hear valuable nuggets of information straight from the experts who are researching and writing about a wide range of relevant topics. Each week Business Review offers the latest in business trends and research - both nationally and globally. Each program runs two minutes in length.

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  • Artist: Baylor University, Hankamer School of Business
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Podcasts:

 Presidential Models and Methods | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2:00

Diana Mao, president of Nomi Network, is part of an elite group of Presidential Leadership Scholars. Established and taught by U.S. presidents Clinton and Bush, the program is designed to develop the skills of leaders from varied background. The scholars' common thread is a commitment to helping solve society's greatest challenges.

 Social Impact Partnerships | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2:00

Jim Ryan of Merrill Lynch explains that you don't have to sacrifice performance by bringing your values into your portfolio. Social impact bonds are being offered in the marketplace, often referred to as "pay for success" securities.

 The A-Team | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2:00

Ruben Cantu, founder and CEO of Core Media Strategies, pairs investors with start-ups that have high potential. He knows what separates an A-team from a B-team, and the type of prime players investors are looking for.

 Women in IT | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2:00

According to Cindy Riemenschneider, professor of information systems, there are a number of challenges for women in IT today. Barriers stem from the fact that so few women are in the higher levels of organizations to begin with. In addition, the way work-family balance is viewed is still gender biased.

 Being Your Own Boss | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2:00

Being your own boss can seem appealing, but is it all it's cracked up to be?

 Bending the Health Care Cost Curve | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2:00

In America’s increasingly fragmented health care delivery system, one solution may be what’s called a “patient-centered medical home.”

 Kissing Frogs | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2:00

Hiring the wrong person is more costly than you know.

 The Spillover Effect | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2:00

Researchers say the increase in methamphetamine production in the U.S. is linked to an increase in child foster care, but the damaging effects don’t end there.

 It's Your Retirement | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2:02

When it comes to advance preparations for retirement, finance professor William Reichenstein says there are three simple rules to follow.

 Bragging Rights | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2:02

Over the next five years companies will see a fairly substantial exodus of baby boomers from their workforce. Successful internships play an increasingly vital part in recruitment. The more "real life" the work is, the better, says Dr. Andrea Dixon.

 Timing is Everything | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2:02

When you start Social Security is an important consideration. This is going to be income you can't outlive for the rest of your life. When should you begin benefits in order to get the most benefits for you and your family?

 Risky Business | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2:02

Professor of management Mitch Neubert looked at the behavior of entrepreneurs and found they often tap an unseen source for stress relief.

 Rude Co-Workers | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2:02

According to new research, workplace incivility can stretch far beyond company walls. Assistant professor of management Merideth Ferguson says the cumulative effect of workplace stress can become viral.

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