Episode 24 – Liz Tigelaar – Life Unexpected
This week’s guest is writer/producer Liz Tigelaar. Liz grew up in Dallas, Texas and attended high school in Guilford, Connecticut before earning her undergraduate degree from Ithaca College. She got her start right out of college as an assistant on Dawson’s Creek and ended up assisting and being mentored by Winnie Holzman, while working on Once & Again and Wicked.
Episode 23 – Jesus Mantas – The T-Shaped Professional
Jesus Mantas, one of the featured delegates at the 2010 Innovation and Humanity Summit, is the North America General Business Leader for IBM Global Business Services. In his role, he is responsible for all aspects of IBM’s consulting business, including marketing, sales, delivery, training, finance and operations for mid-size companies and general markets in the US.
Episode 22 – Jodie Evans – An Unreasonable Woman
Jodie Evans is a co-founder of the anti-war group CODEPINK. In October 2009, after returning from a trip to Afghanistan, she hand-delivered a petition to President Obama from Afghan women against the surge. Reviled by conservatives and a thorn in the side of liberals, she is unapologetic in her beliefs and committed to stopping wars fought in the name of the US. She shares her experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan, her formative years working for then California governor Jerry Brown and her hopes for the future.
The Minute Men
As much as we enjoy doing MIPtalk we realize that it can be a daunting experience for many of you to commit to listening to an entire episode in a single sitting. In an effort to continue improving on and evolving the program we’re pleased to announced the launch of MIPtalk Minutes, a new feature that will give you a bit of an appetizer before you gorge yourself on the main course.
We’ll be introducing excerpts from a variety of episodes so you can get a better idea of what you’re getting yourself into. If you still want to go “all in” — we salute you. Just don’t forget to tip your servers.
This week we’re giving you selections from some of the episodes produced as part of our partnership with the 2010 Innovation and Humanity Summit. Here’s an overview:
MIPtalk Minutes - Jason M. Jenkins [2:42m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download MIPtalk Minutes - P.K. Shukla [2:19m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download MIPtalk Minutes - Robert C. Wolcott [2:51m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download MIPtalk Minutes - Adlai Wertman [2:11m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download MIPtalk Minutes - Esther Jeles [1:21m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadEpisode 21 – Esther Jeles – Louder Listening
Esther Jeles, one of the featured delegates at the 2010 Innovation and Humanity Summit, has worked throughout North America as a personal coach, workshop leader, professional speaker, and author. Esther specializes in creating meaningful relationships in the workplace, yielding higher levels of productivity, creativity, profitability, and teamwork. By coaching individuals and teams in specialized Communication and “emotional intelligence,” Esther inspires a dynamic and effective work environment. Her holistic approach is literally awakening the spirit of the 21st century business world.
Episode 20 – Adlai Wertman – The Intrapreneur’s Dilemma
Adlai Wertman, one of the featured delegates at the 2010 Innovation and Humanity Summit, is a Professor of Clinical Management and Organization at the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California. In this position, Professor Wertman originated and spearheads the Marshall School’s efforts in the growing field of business and society, a major thrust for the School.
Episode 19 – Navi Radjou – Born of Necessity
Navi Radjou, one of the featured delegates at the 2010 Innovation and Humanity Summit, is the Executive Director of the Centre for India & Global Business at the Judge Business School at the University of Cambridge.
Episode 18 – Robert C. Wolcott – Grow From Within
Robert C. Wolcott, one of the featured delegates at the 2010 Innovation and Humanity Summit, is Lecturer of Entrepreneurship & Innovation at the Kellogg School of Management. He teaches corporate innovation and entrepreneurship in Evanston and for Kellogg’s Executive MBA Programs in Hong Kong (with HKUST) and Miami. In 2002 and 2005, he served as Visiting Professor at the Keio Business School (Tokyo).
Episode 17 – P.K. Shukla – 6 Degrees of Dr. Shukla
P.K. Shukla, one of the featured delegates at the 2010 Innovation and Humanity Summit, is the Vice Chancellor for Entrepreneurship at Chapman University. In this position he is tasked with creating entrepreneurial opportunities and values across the entire campus. He also serves as the Director at the Leatherby Center for Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics at Chapman University and the Director for Entrepreneurship Programs at Brandman University.
Episode 16 – Jason M. Jenkins – The Poor Professor and the Crazy White Guy
Jason M. Jenkins, one of the featured delegates at the 2010 Innovation and Humanity Summit, is the CEO and VP of the Board of Directors of the International Institute for Human Factor Development (USA), Inc. (IIFHD), a nonprofit company building the Human Factor Leadership Academy in Akatsi, Ghana, Africa. Working with IIFHD’s President and Founder Senyo Adjibolosoo, Jenkins lead-by-example attitude and determination manifests the vision for the Academy:
To improve the condition through programs that will generate Honest and Compassionate leaders who will transform lives through knowledge and understanding.
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