//podcastplus.net/feed/vsb-inspiring-minds-podcast~47801b84 Developing business leaders for a better world. The Villanova School of Business is a premier educational institution that offers undergraduate programs, graduate programs and executive education. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:46:37 +0000 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1228687672-villanova-school-of-business-corporations-want-to-be-more-socially-responsible-does-that-include-how-they-pay-taxes.mp3 This episode of Inspiring Minds is about corporate social responsibility, how companies pay taxes, and whether there’s any relationship between the two. But it’s also about the value of returning to a question long after the research papers have been written, to see if the ideas hold true – and how Villanova’s mission demands that business leaders look at how their actions affect the communities around them. Luke Watson, PhD, The Kevin Tedeschi ’71 Assistant Professor of Accounting & Information Systems at VSB, talks with Justin Bagin ’22 MAC. Tue, 08 Mar 2022 18:03:51 +0000 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1228687672-villanova-school-of-business-corporations-want-to-be-more-socially-responsible-does-that-include-how-they-pay-taxes.mp3 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1228687654-villanova-school-of-business-how-economics-research-can-shine-a-light-on-environmental-and-human-rights.mp3 Economics doesn’t exist in a vacuum. It’s also about human rights, environmental rights, and people’s expectations of living a safe and prosperous life. Chris Jeffords, PhD, associate teaching professor, Economics, studies how these areas overlap. In this episode of Inspiring minds, he talks with Austin Glass ’22 VSB about his research and how to balance policies and ideas on paper, with their practical applications in the real world. They also discuss what the next generation of economists can do to prepare for a changing world. Tue, 08 Mar 2022 18:03:49 +0000 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1228687654-villanova-school-of-business-how-economics-research-can-shine-a-light-on-environmental-and-human-rights.mp3 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1039119361-villanova-school-of-business-addressing-the-pandemic-of-toxicity-in-remote-work-environments.mp3 Millions of people have been working from home for many months due to the pandemic. The shift has drastically altered commuting habits, spending patterns and --for many -- workplace communication. People feel disconnected from their colleagues and cranky about perceived slights. In this episode of Inspiring Minds, Jake Galgano ‘21 VSB talks with Manuela Priesemuth, PhD, Associate Professor, Management & Operations, about the ways companies can support their WFH employees while continuing to set expectations and effectively manage for success. NOTE: This podcast was recorded at the height of the pandemic and references events from March through September of 2020. Thu, 29 Apr 2021 13:46:16 +0000 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1039119361-villanova-school-of-business-addressing-the-pandemic-of-toxicity-in-remote-work-environments.mp3 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1039116427-villanova-school-of-business-iris-social-stock-app-creates-transparency-in-trading.mp3 In this episode of Inspiring Minds, alumni Chris Josephs '18 VSB and Ryan Mazzie '18 VSB talk with Assistant Professor of the Practice Keith Wright, Accounting & Information Systems, about their highly successful tech start-up and the mindset of younger investors, who are used to sharing their entire lives online, including what stocks they buy and how much they pay. In January of 2021, Wall Street hedge funds bet that they could drive down GameStop’s stock price. The Reddit “hivemind” had other ideas. This is perhaps the best example of the way social media has changed the day trading landscape, as zero-commission trades and apps like IRIS have altered the Millennial and GenZ trading landscape forever. Thu, 29 Apr 2021 13:41:09 +0000 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1039116427-villanova-school-of-business-iris-social-stock-app-creates-transparency-in-trading.mp3 http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1030969996-villanova-school-of-business-the-power-of-mentorship.mp3 For many people, the path to success can seem hard to follow. Even high-achieving students and employees can find themselves unsure about which choice to make when they reach a fork in the road. Critical decisions can be easier to make with the help of a mentor. In this episode of Inspiring Minds, Patrick Haley ‘21 VSB talks with Joyce E. A. Russell, PhD, The Helen and William O’Toole Dean of the Villanova School of Business about the positive benefits of mentoring -- not just for the person seeking advice, but also for the mentor. Fri, 16 Apr 2021 17:55:18 +0000 http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1030969996-villanova-school-of-business-the-power-of-mentorship.mp3 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1030969996-villanova-school-of-business-the-power-of-mentorship.mp3 For many people, the path to success can seem hard to follow. Even high-achieving students and employees can find themselves unsure about which choice to make when they reach a fork in the road. Critical decisions can be easier to make with the help of a mentor. In this episode of Inspiring Minds, Patrick Haley ‘21 VSB talks with Joyce E. A. Russell, PhD, The Helen and William O’Toole Dean of the Villanova School of Business about the positive benefits of mentoring -- not just for the person seeking advice, but also for the mentor. Fri, 16 Apr 2021 17:55:18 +0000 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1030969996-villanova-school-of-business-the-power-of-mentorship.mp3 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1029483007-villanova-school-of-business-the-cost-of-risk-a-more-complete-understanding-of-payday-lenders.mp3 Payday lenders have few friends in the financial world. But without them, people who are unbanked would lose access to cash for necessary expenses. In this episode of Inspiring Minds, Kelsea Wong ‘21 VSB talks with Father Craig McMahon, Assistant Professor, Economics, about the complicated realities of the payday loan market, including the viability of alternative lenders and the effects of economic crisis on borrowers and lenders. Wed, 14 Apr 2021 18:04:01 +0000 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1029483007-villanova-school-of-business-the-cost-of-risk-a-more-complete-understanding-of-payday-lenders.mp3 http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1029483007-villanova-school-of-business-the-cost-of-risk-a-more-complete-understanding-of-payday-lenders.mp3 Payday lenders have few friends in the financial world. But without them, people who are unbanked would lose access to cash for necessary expenses. In this episode of Inspiring Minds, Kelsea Wong ‘21 VSB talks with Father Craig McMahon, Assistant Professor, Economics, about the complicated realities of the payday loan market, including the viability of alternative lenders and the effects of economic crisis on borrowers and lenders. Wed, 14 Apr 2021 18:04:01 +0000 http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1029483007-villanova-school-of-business-the-cost-of-risk-a-more-complete-understanding-of-payday-lenders.mp3 http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1029481864-villanova-school-of-business-inspiring-minds-labeling-our-journeys.mp3 When your flight arrives at gate K, how long will it take you to walk to gate C, where your connecting flight departs? What about a walk from your hotel on 37th street to a park on 45th? Cities and businesses label our journeys in myriad ways, and those labels have an effect on how we perceive distance. In this episode of Inspiring Minds, Liz Ford ‘21 VSB talks with Shelly Rathee, PhD, Assistant Professor, Marketing & Business Law, about the expectations people have when destination labels use letters or numbers, and how businesses can use those expectations to drive consumer behavior. Wed, 14 Apr 2021 18:01:55 +0000 http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1029481864-villanova-school-of-business-inspiring-minds-labeling-our-journeys.mp3 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1029481864-villanova-school-of-business-inspiring-minds-labeling-our-journeys.mp3 When your flight arrives at gate K, how long will it take you to walk to gate C, where your connecting flight departs? What about a walk from your hotel on 37th street to a park on 45th? Cities and businesses label our journeys in myriad ways, and those labels have an effect on how we perceive distance. In this episode of Inspiring Minds, Liz Ford ‘21 VSB talks with Shelly Rathee, PhD, Assistant Professor, Marketing & Business Law, about the expectations people have when destination labels use letters or numbers, and how businesses can use those expectations to drive consumer behavior. Wed, 14 Apr 2021 18:01:55 +0000 https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1029481864-villanova-school-of-business-inspiring-minds-labeling-our-journeys.mp3