Episodes

  • Ripple Effect: Resolute Japan | Harbir Singh and Mike Useem

    Ripple Effect: Resolute Japan | Harbir Singh and Mike Useem
    Jun 3 2025
    Wharton management professors Harbir Singh and Mike Useem discuss their book Resolute Japan: The Leaders Forging a Corporate Resurgence, which explores how a new model of leadership has transformed Japan's top companies. This Ripple Effect episode is part of the “Meet the Authors” series.

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    23 mins
  • Are Bad Listeners Actually Bad at Listening?

    Are Bad Listeners Actually Bad at Listening?
    May 19 2025
    Research from Wharton professor Rebecca (Becky) Schaumberg and PhD student Zhiying (Bella) Ren reveals how disagreement in a conversation is often mistaken for bad listening, regardless of how engaged the listener is. Schaumberg explains their findings.

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    9 mins
  • How AI Is Affecting Digital Marketing and Creative Industries w/ David Droga

    How AI Is Affecting Digital Marketing and Creative Industries w/ David Droga
    May 15 2025

    Listen to a special episode from Where AI Works, a new podcast hosted by Wharton faculty, sponsored by Accenture. The show dives into how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we live and work, with real-world stories and insights from leaders across industries.


    In this episode, host Kartik Hosanagar speaks with David Droga, founder of Droga5 and current CEO of Accenture Song, to explore how AI is transforming the worlds of marketing, advertising, and creative work. From shifting agency dynamics to the evolving role of human imagination, Droga offers an inside look at what the creative industries need to embrace — and question — as AI tools grow more powerful. Tune in to hear how one of the world’s top advertising leaders sees the future of creativity in the age of automation. Follow and listen to more of Where AI Works here.

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    25 mins
  • What Makes Virtual Influencers Effective?

    What Makes Virtual Influencers Effective?
    May 9 2025
    Virtual influencers are more effective when paired with a companion, which makes them seem more human and trustworthy, according to research from Wharton's Jonah Berger, USC Marshall’s Giovanni Luca Cascio Rizzo, and LUISS Guido Carli University’s Francisco Villarroel Ordenes.

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    12 mins
  • Workplace Boundaries and Social Media | Nancy Rothbard

    Workplace Boundaries and Social Media | Nancy Rothbard
    May 6 2025
    Wharton Deputy Dean Nancy Rothbard talks about how social media has changed office culture by giving colleagues a way to connect with each other outside of work. This Ripple Effect podcast episode is part of a series on “Wellness at Work.”

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    13 mins
  • Retirement and the Changing Workforce | Peter Cappelli

    Retirement and the Changing Workforce | Peter Cappelli
    Apr 1 2025
    Companies can benefit from the experience and flexibility of older workers, says Wharton’s Peter Cappelli. What will it take for employers to stop age discrimination and change their approach to retirement? This Ripple Effect episode is part of a series on “Navigating Retirement.”

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    15 mins
  • Focus on the Future: An Interview with PagerDuty’s Jennifer Tejada

    Focus on the Future: An Interview with PagerDuty’s Jennifer Tejada
    Mar 21 2025
    Wharton vice dean for executive education Patti Williams talks with Jennifer Tejada, CEO of digital operations management firm PagerDuty, about the importance of having an “ownership mindset,” understanding your users, and preparing for big changes like the advent of AI.

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    34 mins
  • Women Moving Forward: Collected Insights

    Women Moving Forward: Collected Insights
    Mar 4 2025
    In this special episode, listen to curated excerpts from the Ripple Effect podcast on women’s leadership, workplace equity, and career advancement.

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    20 mins