Podcasts by THE JUNGLE
Welcome to THE JUNGLE – the wild and exciting world of business. Thoughtful, yet lighthearted conversations provide an up close, unvarnished view onto the emotions, practices, and lived experiences of leading and strategy making in an uncertain world. Hosted by Dr. Doug Lepisto and Dr. Derrick McIver, co-directors of the Center for Principled Leadership and Business Strategy in the Haworth College of Business at Western Michigan University.
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Hal Hershfield, Ph.D. – UCLA Professor from 2023-12-07T17:00:03
Hal Hershfield, Ph.D. - UCLA Professor
This episode features a conversation with Hal Hershfield, Ph.D. - Professor of Marketing, Behavioral Decision Making, and Psychology at UCLA's Ande...
Sue Ashford, Ph.D. – University of Michigan Professor from 2023-11-16T01:20:16
Sue Ashford, Ph.D. – University of Michigan Professor
This episode features a conversation with Sue Ashford, Ph.D. – the Michael and Susan Jandernoa Professor in the Management and Orga...
Dacher Keltner, Ph.D. – University of California, Berkeley Professor from 2023-11-09T15:36:56
Dacher Keltner, Ph.D. – University of California, Berkley Professor
This episode features a conversation with Dacher Keltner, Ph.D - professor of psychology at UC Berkeley and the direc...
Christopher Marquis, Ph.D. – University of Cambridge Professor from 2023-11-02T21:10:24
Chris Marquis, Ph.D. – University of Cambridge Professor
This episode features a conversation with Chris Marquis, Ph.D. - Sinyi Professor of Chinese Management at the University of Camb...
Dr. Jim Eckert&Cooper Frost- Professor of Sales at WMU Haworth College of Business&Strategic Acct. Manager at Western Digital from 2022-11-10T16:29:11
This episode features a conversation with Dr. Jim Eckert - the Robert S. Kaiser Professor of Sales at WMU Haworth College of Business - and Cooper Frost - a Strategic Account Manager at Western Dig...
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Doug DeVos - Current Co-Chair and Former President of Amway from 2022-06-17T13:56:01
This episode features a conversation with Doug DeVos – Current Co-Chair and Former President of Amway. A globally recognized business and civic leader, Doug currently serves as co-chair of Amway, t...
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Tom Garrett&Justin Murray – Executives in Residence at Sleeping Giant Capital from 2022-05-24T21:12:46
This episode features a conversation with Tom Garrett and Justin Murray – Executives in Residence at Sleeping Giant Capital. Tom and Justin recently joined Sleeping Giant Capital to search for, acq...
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Bill Manns&Paula Termuhlen - CEO of Bronson Healthcare, Dean of Homer Stryker School of Medicine from 2022-03-14T15:55:33
This episode features a conversation with Bill Manns, CEO of Bronson Healthcare and Paula Termuhlen, Dean of WMU Homer Stryker School of Medicine. In this episode, Bill and Paula share how they are...
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LBS Acquire - Dr. Doug Lepisto&Dr. Derrick McIver - Co-Directors of The Center for Principled Leadership&Business Strategy from 2022-01-27T23:45:46
This episode features a conversation with Dr. Doug Lepisto and Dr. Derrick McIver – Co-Directors of the Center for Principled Leadership and Business Strategy at the WMU Haworth College of Business...
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Jeb Burns - Chief Investment Officer for the Municipal Employees Retirement System of Michigan from 2022-01-21T21:31:47
This episode features a conversation with Jeb Burns, the Chief Investment Officer for the Municipal Employees Retirement System of Michigan. Jeb is a valued WMU Alum who graduated with a degree in ...
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Carl Erickson - Founder and Chairman of Atomic Object from 2021-11-23T21:43:11
This episode features a conversation with Carl Erickson, Founder and Chairman of Atomic Object, a software design and development consultancy company. Atomic’s unique culture fuels the company’s dr...
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Keith Valentine - President and CEO of SeaSpine from 2021-11-12T17:29:51
This episode features a conversation with Keith Valentine, President and CEO of Seaspine, a global medical technology company focused on the design, development, and commercialization of surgical s...
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Irshad Manji - Founder of Moral Courage College from 2021-10-26T20:21:47
This episode features a conversation with Irshad Manji, founder of Moral Courage College, which equips companies with a counter-cultural approach to Diversity and Inclusion -- an approach that prom...
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Julie Byrne – President of CSM Group from 2021-09-03T22:02:54
This episode features a conversation with Julie Byrne – President of CSM Group. CSM is a nationally recognized construction management firm headquartered in Kalamazoo with offices in Grand Rapids, ...
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Jonathan Koch – Senior VP and CEO, Global Dental Group, Henry Schein from 2021-08-19T14:04:52
This episode features a conversation with Jonathan Koch – Senior VP and CEO of the Global Dental Group for Henry Schein. A Fortune 298 company with over $10B in sales, Henry Schein is one of the wo...
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Chris Voss – CEO and Founder of The Black Swan Group Ltd from 2021-07-26T14:50:35
This episode features a conversation with Chris Voss – CEO & Founder of The Black Swan Group Ltd. A world renown expert on negotiation, Chris was previously the lead international kidnapping negoti...
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Milind Pant – CEO of Amway from 2021-06-25T13:49:42
This episode features a conversation with Milind Pant – CEO of Amway. Founded in 1959 and based in Ada Michigan, Amway is a global consumer goods manufacturer and direct selling company. Amway is n...
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Garrick Rochow – President and CEO of Consumers Energy from 2021-04-08T01:04:37
This episode features a conversation with Garrick Rochow – President and CEO of Consumers Energy. In December 2020, Garrick stepped into the CEO role for Fortune 500 Consumers Energy. A great alumn...
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Peter Meijer – United States Congressman Michigan 3rd District from 2021-03-29T01:31:14
This episode features a conversation with Peter Meijer – US House of Representatives for Michigan’s 3rd congressional district. Peter has experienced a whirlwind start to his time in Congress with ...
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LBS Student Experience Ft. Megan, Kordell, and Tyler from 2021-03-05T00:15:28
This episode features a conversation with current and former students from our Leadership and Business Strategy (LBS) program. We speak with Megan Miller (Deloitte), Kordell Smith (VMware), and Tyl...
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Michael Doss – CEO of Graphic Packaging from 2021-01-27T14:12:30
This episode features a conversation with Michael Doss – CEO of Graphic Packaging. Mike is a proud two-time graduate of Western Michigan University and leads this great Fortune 500 company. Graphic...
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Jane Dutton – Robert L. Kahn Distinguished University Professor Emerita at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business from 2020-12-16T02:41:58
This episode features a conversation with Jane Dutton – Robert L. Kahn Distinguished University Professor Emerita at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. Jane is a world expert on pr...
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Thor Flosason – Senior Director of Global Learning and Development at the Kellogg Company from 2020-12-11T04:38:37
This episode features a conversation with Thor Flosason – Senior Director of Global Learning and Development at Kellogg Company. Thor is responsible for the systems, processes, resources, and solut...
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Jeff Blashill – Head Coach of the Detroit Red Wings from 2020-12-01T23:49:53
This episode features a conversation with Jeff Blashill – Head Coach of the Detroit Red Wings. The Detroit Red Wings are one of the most storied franchises in all of sports. Coach Blashill – a nati...
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Bronconess Peach Bubbly Launch with St. Julian Winery – John and Apollo Braganini, President and VP of Sales from 2020-11-19T12:51:41
A very special edition of The Jungle featuring Bronconess! Bronconess is a purpose-driven wine brand created and operated by Leadership and Business Strategy students at WMU. It is guided by our ph...
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La June Montgomery Tabron – CEO of W.K. Kellogg Foundation from 2020-11-16T16:43:15
This episode features a conversation with La June Montgomery Tabron – CEO of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Based in Southwest Michigan, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation is one of the largest philanthropi...
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Dean Pohlman – Founder and CEO of Man Flow Yoga from 2020-11-02T12:57:26
The pandemic is challenging our mental and physical health. At the same time, it is also disrupting established sectors like the fitness industry, raising questions about how a traditionally in-per...
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Dan Jefferies and Matt Vollmar – Newmind Group from 2020-10-01T11:39:09
This episode features a conversation with Dan Jefferies – Founder and Co-owner – and Matt Vollmar – CEO and Co-owner – of Newmind Group. Newmind is a Kalamazoo based managed IT service company prov...
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Peter Jackson – CEO of Bluescape Software from 2020-09-10T11:10:34
This episode features a conversation with Peter Jackson, CEO of Bluescape Software. Bluescape offers industry-leading technology to enable teams to collaborate. Bluescape is like an infinite virtua...
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Psyche Terry – Founder of UI Global Brands from 2020-08-25T11:58:08
This episode features a conversation with Psyche Terry, Founder of UI Global Brands. Psyche has grown her socially-responsible skincare and haircare line, Urban Hydration, into a national brand in ...
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Kathy Beauregard – WMU Director of Athletics from 2020-08-11T16:47:07
This episode features a conversation with Kathy Beauregard – Director of Athletics at Western Michigan University. On August 8th the Mid-American Conference (MAC) announced the postponement of all ...
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Tom Sweet – CFO of Dell Technologies from 2020-07-30T11:38:19
This episode features a conversation with Tom Sweet, CFO of Dell Technologies. Tom helped Dell pull off one of the largest buyouts in history with the $67 billion acquisition of EMC. A great Bronco...
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Larry Bell – Founder and President of Bell’s Brewery from 2020-07-23T12:56:26
This episode features a conversation with Larry Bell – Founder and President of Bell’s Brewery. Larry has helped pioneer the craft beer movement. Based in Kalamazoo, and 100% family owned and indep...
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Franco Bianchi – CEO of Haworth from 2020-07-09T13:57:11
This episode was recorded on May 19, 2020 and features a conversation with Franco Bianchi - CEO of Haworth. Franco shares about leading Haworth through the pandemic, the transition back to the offi...
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Dr. Stephanie Creary – Assistant Professor of Management at The Wharton School from 2020-06-18T13:35:12
This episode features a conversation with Dr. Stephanie Creary – Assistant Professor of Management at The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. A leading expert on diversity and identit...
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Steve Cahillane – Chairman and CEO of Kellogg’s from 2020-06-15T17:01:44
This episode was recorded on May 29, 2020 and features a conversation with Steve Cahillane, Chairman and CEO of Kellogg’s. Steve shares how he is leading Kellogg’s through the COVID-19 pandemic, ch...
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Birgit Klohs – President and CEO of The Right Place from 2020-06-05T15:52:57
A global pandemic, followed by civil unrest over racial injustice. This episode was recorded on June 3, 2020 and features a conversation with Birgit Klohs, President and CEO of The Right Place. Bir...
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Kevin Lobo – Chairman and CEO of Stryker from 2020-05-27T13:47:25
The twelfth episode in the COVID-19 series features a conversation with Kevin Lobo – Chairman and CEO of Stryker. Kevin shares about leading Stryker through the COVID-19 crisis, and what is require...
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Fred Upton – United States Congressman Michigan 6th District from 2020-05-21T12:38:24
The eleventh episode in the COVID-19 series features a conversation with Fred Upton – US House of Representatives for Southwest Michigan’s Sixth Congressional District and former Chairman of the Co...
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Patti Poppe – President and CEO of Consumers Energy from 2020-05-19T17:15:46
The tenth episode in the COVID-19 series features a conversation with Patti Poppe – President and CEO of Consumers Energy. Patti announces a partnership with Consumers Energy, Google, and Uplight, ...
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John Green – Chairman and CEO of Revolution Farms and Chairman of Cirkul and Odyssey from 2020-05-14T16:07:20
The ninth episode in the COVID-19 series features a conversation with John Green – Chairman and CEO of Revolution Farms, Chairman of Cirkul and Odyssey, and former Executive Chairman of Founders Br...
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Fred Minturn – Group CEO and Executive Chairman at MSX International from 2020-05-12T13:11:21
The eighth episode in the COVID-19 series features a conversation with Fred Minturn – Group CEO and Executive Chairman at MSX International. Fred discusses how the automotive sector is responding t...
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Todd Sanford – CEO and President of Sanford Financial Services from 2020-05-11T15:44:14
The seventh episode in the COVID-19 series features a conversation with Todd Sanford – CEO and president of Sanford Financial Services. Todd shares how his firm has pivoted, the problems this crisi...
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Kevin Carmody – Senior Partner at McKinsey and a Leader of McKinsey’s Transformation Practice from 2020-05-08T17:01:02
The sixth episode in the COVID-19 series features a conversation with Kevin Carmody – Senior Partner at McKinsey and a leader of McKinsey’s Transformation Practice. Kevin shares his insights on how...
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Brian Calley – President of the Small Business Association of Michigan from 2020-05-07T18:08:01
The fifth episode in the COVID-19 series features a conversation with Brian Calley – President of the Small Business Association of Michigan and former Lt. Governor of Michigan. Brian shares his ad...
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Gordie Kosch – CEO, President, and Owner of Kosch Dining Solutions from 2020-04-29T01:47:56
The fourth episode in the COVID-19 series features a conversation with Gordie Kosch – CEO, President, and Owner of Kosch Dining Solutions. The pandemic has hit food services and hospitality excepti...
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Alessandro (Sandro) DiNello – President, CEO, and a Director of Flagstar Bank and Flagstar Bancorp from 2020-04-28T00:16:08
The third episode in the COVID-19 series features a conversation with Alessandro DiNello – President, CEO, and a Director of Flagstar Bank and Flagstar Bancorp. Banks are playing a vital role to he...
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John Bryant – Former Chairman and CEO of Kellogg’s from 2020-04-22T21:45
The second episode in the COVID-19 series features a conversation with John Bryant – former Chairman and CEO of Kellogg’s, and current board member of Macy’s, Godiva, Ball Corporation, and Compass ...
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Dr. Edward Montgomery - President of Western Michigan University from 2020-04-21T23:56:11
Doug and Derrick kick off the podcast with a series of episodes exploring leadership and strategy during the COVID-19 pandemic. We begin in higher education with our very own, Dr. Edward Montgomery...
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Welcome to THE JUNGLE from 2020-04-19T02:02:17
Before going into THE JUNGLE, Doug and Derrick give a quick synopsis of where they think they might be going. But who knows where they'll end up.
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