Kevin Craine Podcasts

Luke Hohmann discusses his book, co-authored Jason Tanner, “Software Profit Streams.” Luke is Chief Innovation Officer of Applied Frameworks and an expert in the art and practice of Agile and Scrum. In fact, Luke is one of six people in the world recognized as a principal contributor to the Scaled Agile Framework. Listen for advice and action items…

George Saunders reads his story “Thursday,” which appeared in the June 12, 2023, issue of the magazine. Saunders won the Booker Prize in 2017 for his novel “Lincoln in the Bardo.” He is the author of five story collections, including “Tenth of December” and “Liberation Day,” which came out last year.…

Atif Rafiq discusses his book “Decision Sprint” and new ways to innovate. Atif has blazed trails in Silicon Valley and the Fortune 500 for over 25 years. After rising through digital native companies like Amazon, Yahoo!, and AOL, Atif held C-suite roles at Volvo, and MGM Resorts. He was the first Chief Digital Officer in the history of the Fortune …

Brad McLain discusses his book “Designing Transformative Experiences.” Brad is a social scientist from the University of Colorado where he serves as the Director of the Center for STEM Learning. He is also a senior research scientist at the National Center for Women in Information Technology. Brad has worked with the Space Science Institute, the NA…

Ian Williams discusses his book "Soil and Spirit" and ways to establish your purpose, gain insight and manage transformational change. Ian is the founder of Still Point Insight, a company that helps scale business impact and employee wellbeing through process optimization. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest?…

Naveen Poonian discusses digital transformation in Manufacturing. Naveen is President and CEO of iBASEt, a solution provider that simplifies complex manufacturing processes by replacing disparate production, quality, and MRO applications with paperless, digitally integrated solutions. Naveen is a member of the Forbes Technology Council and an exper…

Matt Durham, Head of Market Strategy at Digibee, discusses the new Digibee 2023 State of Enterprise Integration Report. It’s their second annual analysis of the market and it examines the progression of integration within finance, manufacturing, and retail organizations, including year-over-year comparisons with the report published in 2022. Listen…

Nicole Krauss reads her story “Long Island,” which appeared in the May 22, 2023, issue of the magazine. Krauss is the author of four novels, including “The History of Love” and “Forest Dark.” Her story collection, “To Be a Man,” was published in 2020 and won the Wingate Literary Prize.By WNYC Studios and The New Yorker

Carmit Glik discusses the state of digital transformation in the global shipping industry. Carmit is the CEO of Ship4wd, a digital-first freight forwarding service built for SMBs. Carmit has been at the forefront of digital transformation and innovation in the global freight industry for over 22 years. She has worked with startups and large multina…

Stan Smith discusses the use of Artificial Intelligence in the insurance industry. Stan is the Founder and CEO of Gradient AI a software-as-a-service platform that uses AI to help commercial insurers automate underwriting and claims, and improve operational efficiencies. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest?…

John Horn discusses his book “Inside the Competitor's Mindset” and how to predict your competitor’s next move. John is Professor of Practice in Economics at the Olin Business School at Washington University. His global economics courses are informed by his nine years of work on competitive strategy with the Strategy Practice of McKinsey & Company. …

Rebecca Makkai reads her story “The Plaza,” which appeared in the May 8, 2023, issue of the magazine. Makkai is the author of a story collection and four novels, including “The Great Believers,” which won the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction and was a finalist for the National Book Award, and “I Have Some Questions for You,” which ca…

Professor Orly Lobel discusses her book "The Equality Machine" and how to use AI to harness a brighter, more inclusive future. Orly is a renowned tech policy scholar and the Director of the Center for Employment and Labor Policy at the University of San Diego. She is a member of the American Law Institute, a former Israeli military data analyst, an…

Gerd Gigerenzer discusses his book "How to Stay Smart in a Smart World." Gerd is Director Emeritus at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development and an award-winning author. He applies his expertise in behavioral science to the world of smart technology and argues that we shouldn't trust technology unconditionally, but we shouldn't fear it unth…

Alex Brueckmann discusses his book “Secrets of Next Level Entrepreneurs” and ways to thrive in business while leading a balanced life. Alex is a strategy facilitator, speaker, and author. He has worked with thousands of business leaders from organizations across the world. Alex is an alumnus of the European Business School and holds a number of cer…

Rachel Cusk reads her story “The Stuntman,” which appeared in the April 24 & May 1, 2023, issue of the magazine. Cusk, a Guggenheim fellow, is the author of four nonfiction works and eleven novels, including the “Outline” trilogy and, most recently, “Second Place.”By WNYC Studios and The New Yorker

Vili Lehdonvirta discusses his book "Cloud Empires" and how digital platforms like Amazon and others are overtaking our lives. We explore how we can regain control. Vili is Professor of Economic Sociology and Digital Social Research at the University of Oxford. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a …

Dave Sherwood discusses the digitization of higher education courseware. Dave is Co-Founder and CEO of BibliU, a learning enablement platform that empowers universities to automate workflows and improve student outcomes with first-day access to eTextbooks from over 2,000 publishers. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest?…

Morra Aarons-Mele discusses her book "The Anxious Achiever" and how to turn anxiety into a leadership superpower. Morra is an author and an award winning consultant. You’ve seen her in places like The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. She a Ted speaker. Her first book "Hiding in the Bathroom" was an Amazon best seller. Host, Kevin Craine …

Ben Lerner reads his story “The Ferry,” which appeared in the April 10, 2023, issue of the magazine. Lerner is the author of the novels “Leaving the Atocha Station,” “10:04,” and “The Topeka School,” which was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in 2020. He was awarded a MacArthur Fellowship in 2015.By WNYC Studios and The New Yorker

Gaia Bernstein discusses her book "Unwired" and ways to gain control over addictive technologies. Gaia Bernstein is a Law Professor, Director of the Institute for Privacy Protection, and Co-Director of the Gibbons Institute for Law Science and Technology at the Seton Hall University School of Law. She writes teaches and lectures on issues at the in…

Smarth Sidana discusses techniques and strategies to hire and retain top tech talent. Smarth is the CEO of HireQuotient, a cloud platform that helps companies hire skilled talent early on in the recruitment process by using skill-based assessments and sourcing solutions. Smarth was recognized as a ‘Top 35 Entrepreneur Under 35' by Entrepreneur Maga…

Carol Geffner discusses her book “Building a New Leadership Ladder” and transforming male-dominated organizations to support women on the rise. Carol is formerly Professor of the Practice of Governance and Management at the University of Southern California. She is currently President of CBVision consultants. She is a member of Forbes's Coaches Cou…

Frank Devine discusses his book “Rapid Mass Engagement” and ways to drive continuous improvement through employee culture. Frank is the founder of Accelerated Improvement and has trained senior leaders and change agents in organizations like Johnson & Johnson, Rolls Royce, Coca Cola, and more. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest?…

Nitin Mittal discusses his book “All in on AI” and how companies can use ChatGPT and AI for business success. Nitin is a principal with Deloitte Consulting LLP. He currently serves as the US Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategic Growth Offering Consulting Leader. He is the 2019 recipient of the AI Innovator of the Year award at the AI Summit New Y…

Sterling HolyWhiteMountain reads his story “False Star,” which appeared in the March 20, 2023, issue of the magazine. HolyWhiteMountain is a former Stegner fellow and current Jones Lecturer at Stanford University, and an unrecognized citizen of the Blackfeet Nation. He is at work on a novel.By WNYC Studios and The New Yorker

Liz Hoffman discusses her book "Crash Landing" and how the world's biggest companies survived the COVID financial crisis. Liz was a longtime Wall Street Journal reporter before being named the business and finance editor at Semafor. She gained astonishing access inside many of most high-profile CEOs and their decision-making, revealing how they nav…

Rivka Galchen reads her story “How I Became a Vet,” which appeared in the March 13, 2023, issue of the magazine. Galchen is the author of three books of fiction, including the story collection “American Innovations” and the novel “Everyone Knows Your Mother Is a Witch,” which was published in 2021.By WNYC Studios and The New Yorker

Melanie Booher discusses her book “Conscious Culture” and a game plan to build a great workplace. Melanie is the creator of the Conscious Culture Certified Coach program. She helps organizations create meaningful change in the areas of HR, Operations, Leadership Development, and Business Strategy in order to leverage culture as a competitive advant…

Robb Hern discusses modern recruiting and talent strategies for the legal services sector. Robb is SVP at Consilio, a global leader in eDiscovery, risk management, and cyber security, and he's been closely following the recent emphasis on enhanced legal operations and strategies...including emerging hiring trends as the talent market remains super …

Carol Kauffman discusses her new book "Real-Time Leadership" and how to be a successful leader when the stakes are high. Carol is known internationally as a leader in the field of leadership coaching. Marshall Goldsmith named her the number one leadership coach and Thinkers50 ranked her among the top eight coaches in the world. Carol is an assistan…

Allegra Goodman reads her story “The Last Grownup,” which appeared in the February 27, 2023, issue of the magazine. Goodman has published two story collections and seven novels, including “Kaaterskill Falls,” which was a National Book Award finalist, “The Chalk Artist,” and, most recently, “Sam,” which came out earlier this year.…

Donna Griffit discusses her book "Sticking To My Story" and the alchemy of storytelling for startups. Donna Griffit is a corporate storyteller and pitch alchemist. She has helped over 1000 startups raise hundreds of millions of dollars and accelerate their sales with great storytelling and messaging savvy. Listen for three action items you can use …

Lomit Patel discusses his book "Lean AI" and how innovative startups can use AI to grow. Artificial intelligence and ChatGPT are commanding headlines, but what does it mean for startup success? Lomit is a Silicon Valley tech entrepreneur insider. Listen as explores ways to scale up growth with AI. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Liste…