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| Strategies for High-Stakes Negotiations | 08 Nov 2025 | 00:24:56 | |
Andres Lares talks about his book, co-authored with Jeff Cochran and Shaun Digan, "Persuade" and a four step process to influence people and decisions. Andres is Managing Partner at the Shapiro Negotiations Institute and a guest lecturer at Johns Hopkins University. He coaches high-stakes negotiations for the NFL and NBA, as well as in business sectors like real estate, media, banking, and pharmaceuticals. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest Do you want to advertise on the show? https://Everyday-MBA.com/advertise | |||
| How To Thrive Under Fear-Based Leaders | 01 Nov 2025 | 00:22:46 | |
Kate Lowry discusses her book "Unbreakable" and how to thrive under fear-based leaders. Kate is a Silicon Valley veteran, CEO coach, and a venture capitalist. She has worked with high-pressure organizations like McKinsey and Meta. Kate explores how to thrive in environments dominated by intimidation. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest Do you want to advertise on the show? https://Everyday-MBA.com/advertise | |||
| The Business of Restaurant Franchising | 13 Sep 2025 | 00:18:00 | |
Sunny Singh, founder of Adobo Fresh Burrito Franchising, talks about success in "boring" businesses and some practical insights about the business of franchising and investing in restaurants. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest Do you want to advertise on the show? https://Everyday-MBA.com/advertise | |||
| What Nature Teaches Us About Leadership | 24 Feb 2024 | 00:21:37 | |
Oleg Konovalov discusses his book "The Fisherman's Path to Leadership". Oleg is a distinguished global thought leader, renowned author, and business educator. He was named one of the Global 100 Inspirational Leaders in 2022, alongside influential figures like Bill Gates and Elon Musk. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Everyday-MBA.com/guest | |||
| Overcoming Bias in Leadership | 17 Feb 2024 | 00:26:25 | |
Lisa Tromba discusses her book "Mind Knots" and ways to understand the cognitive and emotional biases that prevent rational leadership. Lisa is the Managing Partner of Lisa Tromba Associates and an authority in executive search. Her approach includes assessing the impact of psychological bias on leadership. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest | |||
| Passive Sales Success using YouTube | 03 Feb 2024 | 00:30:20 | |
Levi Lascsak discusses his book "Passive Prospecting" and strategies for passive sales success using YouTube. Levi is a real estate agent, video creator, and the founder of Passive Productions. He earned $1 million in his first year on YouTube. Learn how to dominate your market without cold calling, chasing clients, or spending money on ads. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Everyday-MBA.com/guest | |||
| Developing and Sustaining Innovation in Teams | 13 Jan 2024 | 00:21:56 | |
Helene Cahen discusses her book "Fire Up Innovation" and ways to develop and sustain innovation in teams. Helen is a strategist, trainer and facilitator with over 20 years of experience helping companies navigate innovation challenges. She has worked with Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and non-profits to understand innovation and build effective teams. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Visit Everyday-MBA.com/guest | |||
| Branded Entertainment Channels for Out-Of-Home Environments | 06 Jan 2024 | 00:19:50 | |
Jon Niermann, Founder and CEO of Loop Media, discusses branded entertainment channels for businesses. Loop is the leading supplier in North America of short form video content for Out Of Home environments like bars, hotels, restaurants, and airports. Before founding Loop, Jon spent 22 Years at The Walt Disney Company and Electronic Arts serving as president of Asia pacific operations for both. He was the founder and executive producer of FarWest Entertainment, and has been a late night talk show host on Fox International. You would be hard pressed to find an Entertainment/Mediatech executive with more diverse experience in global business, content production, strategic development, marketing, and sales. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Everyday-MBA.com/guest | |||
| The New Science of Leadership | 16 Dec 2023 | 00:27:26 | |
Dr. Geoffrey VanderPal discusses his book "The Steadfast Leader" and the science of leadership. Geoffrey and his co-author Dr. Randy Brazie explore the application of Polyvagal Theory and an understanding of the neurobiological mechanisms behind behavior to today's most effective leadership principles and practices. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Everyday-MBA.com/guest | |||
| The Long Game with Dorie Clark - BEST OF Everyday MBA | 09 Dec 2023 | 00:20:10 | |
Dorie Clark returns to the show to discuss "The Long Game" and how to be a long-term thinker in a short-term world. It's no secret that today's professionals feel rushed, overwhelmed, and perennially behind. Dorie is a best-selling author, a Harvard business review contributor, a professor at Duke University and The Long Game shares unique principles you can apply to finally break out of the frenetic day-to-day routine and transform your life and your career. Host, Kevin Craine | |||
| The Business of "The Deadliest Catch" - BEST OF Everyday MBA | 02 Dec 2023 | 00:22:10 | |
BEST OF Everyday MBA - Captain Keith Colburn discusses "The Deadliest Catch", the popular show on Discovery TV and Discovery+. Listen as we explore the implications of the high-stakes crab fishing industry and hear Keith's adventurous entrepreneurial story. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Everyday-MBA.com/guest | |||
| Diversity and Inclusion in Global Business | 18 Nov 2023 | 00:24:22 | |
Eric Kelly discusses diversity and inclusion in global business. Eric is the founder of Bridge 2 Technologies and a former advisor to President Obama. His mission is to accelerate inclusion and cultural understanding to drive business growth. Eric is also the creator of the annual Global Intellect Summit at the Nasdaq MarketSite, which is a gathering of corporate, educational, and financial leaders to address the challenges of building an inclusive business ecosystem. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Everyday-MBA.com/guest | |||
| Career Fulfillment in a Complicated World | 11 Nov 2023 | 00:21:01 | |
Merideth Mehlberg discusses her book "Your Finest Work: Career Fulfillment in a Complicated World." Merideth is an ICF-certified Master Coach and she has spent nearly twenty years working with executives to transform careers and lives. Merideth chairs the Bay Area chapter of the UCLA Anderson CEO Forum and serves as a Core Guide for Chief. Find out more at YourFinestWork.com. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Everyday-MBA.com/guest | |||
| Build Success as a Late-in-Life Entrepreneur | 06 Sep 2025 | 00:18:14 | |
Karen Hastie traded a quiet retirement after running a successful retail business for over 30 years for the thrill of launching a tech startup at age 60. She founded the Chamber Perks App to help local businesses grow. Listen as Karen shares some practical strategies to build success as a late-in-life entrepreneur. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest Do you want to advertise on the show? https://Everyday-MBA.com/advertise | |||
| Strategies for a Smarter Global Future | 04 Nov 2023 | 00:27:14 | |
Olaf Groth talks about his book "The Great Remobilization" and strategies for a smarter global future. Olaf is Professor of Strategy, Futures and Innovation at the University of California; Faculty Director for the Future of Technology program at Berkeley Executive Education; and Professor of Practice for Global Strategy, Innovation & Futures at Hult International Business School. He is also CEO of advisory think tank Cambrian.ai and coauthor of the books "Solomon's Code" and "The AI Generation." Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Everyday-MBA.com/guest | |||
| The Impact of AI on Business - New Research | 04 Nov 2023 | 00:26:52 | |
Emily Frolick and Atif Zaim from KPMG discuss the impact of Artificial Intelligence. The pair worked on a new KPMG survey focused on the impact of Generative AI on businesses, and why most organizations say they are unprepared for immediate adoption. Emily is Advisory Partner in the KPMG Technology Risk Management practice and Leader of KPMG's Trust Imperative. Atif is National Managing Partner of Advisory at KPMG. Listen for action items you can use today. Host Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Everyday-MBA.com/guest | |||
| The Business of Real Estate Investing | 28 Oct 2023 | 00:17:48 | |
Drew Breneman discusses the business of real estate investing. Drew made his first real estate investment at just 19 years old. This attracted the attention of HGTV, where Drew was featured as an up-and-coming real estate investor. Fast-forward to today and Drew is the founder of several real estate investment groups, including his namesake Breneman Capital. You'd be hard pressed to find another more experienced expert in the business of real estate investment. Learn why real estate is a good investment, what data you should use to drive your decisions, and some best practices to maximize your return. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Everyday-MBA.com/guest | |||
| Social Sustainability is Good for Business | 21 Oct 2023 | 00:20:37 | |
Vito Mabrucco, Global Chief Marketing Officer at NTT Corporation, discusses a new NTT report "The Business Case for Social Sustainability" showing how corporations investing in social good unlock wide-ranging benefits, including increased revenue, better productivity and a more equitable workforce. Is social sustainability is good for business? Apparently so, unlocking millions of potential revenue. Listen as we explore the findings and steps to guide our strategies for socially sustainable transformation. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Everyday-MBA.com/guest | |||
| Global Mobility and the Impacts to Organizations and Workers | 14 Oct 2023 | 00:20:33 | |
Eileen Mullaney from Vialto Partners discusses global mobility and the impact to workers and organizations. Vialto recently published a study focused on mobility and 89% of global companies expect an increase in global mobility. And 40% stated that having international experience is a prerequisite for promotion to senior roles. Listen as we explore the impact businesses in the coming months. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Everyday-MBA.com/guest | |||
| Success Toolkit Used by Highly Successful Leaders | 07 Oct 2023 | 00:21:52 | |
As a young researcher at the National Institutes of Health, Susan Ford Collins asked: What more could we learn if we studied highly successful people, not just the dysfunctional ones? Over the next two decades Susan shadowed many successful leaders and business professionals and discovered they use 10 skills consistently, and she includes them in her new book "Blur: Clear the Way Ahead...Even In The Worst Of Times." Susan has been called America's Premier Success and Leadership Coach by CNN. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Everyday-MBA.com/guest | |||
| Rethinking Competitive Advantage with Ram Charan - BEST OF Everyday MBA | 30 Sep 2023 | 00:27:14 | |
Best of Everyday MBA - Dr. Ram Charan, NYT bestselling author and award-winning Harvard Business School professor, discusses his book "Rethinking Competitive Advantage". Ram is a world-wide expert on business strategy. For years, he has worked with the CEOs of some of the world's most successful companies, including GE, Bank of America, Verizon, Coca-Cola, 3M, Merck...and many more. Listen for action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Everyday-MBA.com/guest
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| Marshall Goldsmith - The World's #1 Executive Coach - BEST OF Everyday MBA | 23 Sep 2023 | 00:20:49 | |
Best-selling author Marshall Goldsmith is the author of 41 books, which have sold over 2.5 million copies and been best-sellers in 12 countries. He's a member of the Thinkers 50 Hall of Fame and ranked as the World's #1 Executive Coach. Enjoy this BEST OF Everyday MBA episode as Kevin and Marshall discuss ways live a fulfilled live without being addicted to achievement. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Everyday-MBA.com/guest | |||
| Using Virtual Assistants to Boost Your Business Success | 16 Sep 2023 | 00:25:25 | |
Justin Nelson, CEO of Sphere Rocket, discusses ways to leverage the use of virtual assistants. Sphere Rocket connects VA's with Employers across the world and Justin is focused on helping business owners use improve lead generation, digital marketing and client support through the use of virtual assistants. And if you've ever wondered about using a virtual assistant, or what the benefits might be, check out this interview. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Visit Everyday-MBA.com/guest | |||
| Secret Ways Of Thinking That Power The Worlds Most Successful People | 09 Sep 2023 | 00:21:58 | |
Polina Marinova Pompliano discusses her book "Hidden Genius" and the secret ways of thinking that power the world's most successful people. Polina spent five years as an author and editor at Fortune Magazine where she interviewed some of todays most influential and high-profile dealmakers. Polina realized that the highest performers use mental frameworks that fundamentally change the way they see the world. What distinguishes the merely great individuals from the truly exceptional? Find out in this important interview. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Everyday-MBA.com/guest | |||
| Establishing a Rhythm for Business Success | 30 Aug 2025 | 00:27:10 | |
Jonathan Escobar Marin discusses his book "Lead To Beat" and how organizations can develop a steady rhythm of execution and evolution to stay ahead of change. Jonathan is CEO of ActioGlobal, management consulting firm that specializes in guiding organizations through digital and cultural transformation. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest Do you want to be a sponsor? https://Everyday-MBA.com/sponsor | |||
| Build Your Brand with Community-Led Growth | 02 Sep 2023 | 00:26:24 | |
Lloyed Lobo discusses his book "From Grassroots to Greatness" and ways to build iconic brands with community-led growth. Lloyed is the co-founder of Boast.Al where he leveraged the community-led growth model to bootstrap the company to eight-figure revenue. He is also co-founder of Traction, a community empowering over 100k innovators through connections, content, and capital. You've seen him in places like Fox Business, Techcrunch and Forbes. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Visit Everyday-MBA.com/guest | |||
| How To Think Like a Corporate Athlete | 26 Aug 2023 | 00:22:45 | |
Punit Dhillon discusses his book "Catapult," and how to think like a corporate athlete. When Punit was nine when he almost drowned in a swimming pool. Twenty years later, he became a competitive swimmer and completed his first of several Ironman Triathlons. At thirty, Punit became one of the youngest biotech CEOs in the life sciences industry and a finalist for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year award. Listen as we explore the parallels between athleticism and business leadership. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Visit Everyday-MBA.com/guest | |||
| Business Disruption with Infrastructure-as-a-Service (iPaas) | 19 Aug 2023 | 00:30:56 | |
Matt Durham, Head of Market Strategy at Digibee, discusses enterprise integration Platform-as-a-Service. You've heard of software as a service, or infrastructure as a service, iPaaS provides a low-code integration platform that allows users to integrate company systems and modernize legacy architectures more quickly and affordably. Host, Kevin Craine | |||
| Sparking Innovation and Creativity in the New World of Work | 19 Aug 2023 | 00:21:04 | |
Steven Kowalski discusses his book Creative Together and ways to spark innovation in the new world of work. Steven holds a PhD in adult learning and organizational creativity from UCLA and is a leading voice in the global movement for conscious creativity. Listen as we explore how organizations can shape their cultures and reinvigorate how teams co-create new value. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? Everday-MBA/guest | |||
| The Human Side of Innovation | 12 Aug 2023 | 00:23:26 | |
BEST OF Everyday MBA - Mauro Porcini discusses his book "The Human Side of Innovation" and the characteristics of great innovators. Mauro Porcini is PepsiCo's first ever Chief Design Officer. He was named by Fast Company as one of the top 50 Most Influential Designers in the United States. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine | |||
| Becoming a Transformational Leader | 05 Aug 2023 | 00:29:33 | |
BEST OF Everyday MBA - Best-selling author Faisal Hoque discusses his book "Lift" and how to foster the leader within you amid revolutionary global changes. "Lift" is a #1 Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-seller. The business of being a business leader is changing rapidly. What are the opportunities that change affords leaders, entrepreneurs, and individuals? Listen for three action items you can use today.
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| HBR at 100 - The Best Articles from the Last Century | 29 Jul 2023 | 00:22:48 | |
BEST OF Everyday MBA - Adi Ignatius, Editor in Chief of the Harvard Business Review Group, discusses his book "HBR at 100" and some of the most influential and innovative articles from Harvard Business Review's first century. Adi studied HBR's archive all the way back to its first issue in 1922 to bring us a historical perspective on business that will help us prepare for the future. Host, Kevin Craine | |||
| Giving Voice to the Tortoise in our Hare-Brained World | 22 Jul 2023 | 00:19:34 | |
Robert Lengel discusses his book "A Place for T" and ways to give voice to the tortoise in our "hare-brained" world. Bob is the president of the consulting firm LeaderWork Inc, and Associate Professor emeritus at the University of Texas at San Antonio where, over his 32 year tenure, he founded and directed the Center for Professional Excellence and the UTSA Executive MBA program. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine | |||
| How to Battle Anxiety in Work and Life | 08 Jul 2023 | 00:20:12 | |
Joanna Hardis discusses her book "Just Do Nothing: A Paradoxical Guide to Getting Out of Your Own Way." Joanna is a cognitive behavioral therapist committed to using evidence-based treatments to help people better deal with and respond to anxiety and being uncomfortable. Host, Kevin Craine | |||
| The Future of Virtual Mental Health | 01 Jul 2023 | 00:19:59 | |
Dr. David Mou discusses the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare and the emergence of virtual mental health services. David is the CEO of Cerebral, a leading online provider of psychiatric and behavioral therapy services. In addition to his role as CEO of Cerebral, he serves as the Director of the Innovations Council for Massachusetts General Hospital's Psychiatry Department. Host, Kevin Craine | |||
| Lessons from 42 Years Winning (and Losing) in Business | 23 Aug 2025 | 00:23:53 | |
Phillip Cantrell talks about his book "Failing My Way to Success" and lessons from 42 years winning (and losing) in business. Phillip is an entrepreneur and business strategist and an expert building and leading companies in real estate and other multiple industries. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest Do you want to be a sponsor? https://Everyday-MBA.com/sponsor | |||
| Modern Conflict Resolution | 24 Jun 2023 | 00:17:31 | |
Penny Tremblay discusses her book "Sandbox Strategies for the New Workplace," and best practices for modern conflict resolution. Now that many workers are collaborating online and teams are becoming ever-more virtual in nature, the best practices to resolve conflict are changing. Listen to learn how you can "play nice" and still be true to your objectives and feelings. Host, Kevin Craine | |||
| What Sports Teach us about Work and Life | 17 Jun 2023 | 00:24:24 | |
Sally Jenkins discusses her book "The Right Call" and what sports teach us about work and life. Sally is a Pulitzer Prize finalist, New York Times bestselling author, and award-winning Washington Post columnist. She is the first woman inducted into the National Sportswriters and Sportscasters Hall of Fame. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine | |||
| International Deal-Making in China with Disney and Beyond | 10 Jun 2023 | 00:25:41 | |
Michael Crawford discusses his book "From the Mouse's House to the Penthouse". Michael is an International deal maker and corporate executive that has helped some of the most powerful brands grow and operate globally, including with Disney, Four Seasons, and the Pro Football Hall of Fame. You will truly find no one more qualified in international business. Listen as he explores his personal experiences in Asia and how he helped build and operate some of the highest-profile brands on an international scale. Host, Kevin Craine | |||
| New Ways to Innovate and Take Action | 03 Jun 2023 | 00:25:27 | |
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 500, a pioneering role he held at McDonalds. Listen for action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine | |||
| Designing Transformative Experiences | 30 May 2023 | 00:24:58 | |
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 NASA Space Shuttle Program, and the National Center for Atmospheric Research. Host, Kevin Craine
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| Purpose, Insight and Change | 27 May 2023 | 00:23:47 | |
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 | |||
| Global Shipping and Digital Transformation | 13 May 2023 | 00:23:18 | |
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 multinational enterprises alike, covering strategic supply chain management, digital transportation, and freight forwarding solutions. Host, Kevin Craine | |||
| How to Get Inside Your Competitor's Mindset | 06 May 2023 | 00:28:26 | |
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. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine | |||
| Harnessing AI for a More Inclusive Future | 29 Apr 2023 | 00:31:52 | |
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, and Supreme Court clerk. Why should we be optimistic about AI's future? Listen here to find out. Host, Kevin Craine | |||
| Secrets of Next Level Entrepreneurs | 22 Apr 2023 | 00:26:31 | |
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 certificates in organizational development and strategy from Harvard. Host, Kevin Craine | |||
| What Leaders Need to Know to Promote Change and Innovation | 16 Aug 2025 | 00:24:37 | |
Oscar Amundsen discusses his book "How to Become a Dream Organization," and principles leaders can use to drive meaningful change and build a culture of trust, engagement, and innovation. Oscar is a Professor of Organization Studies at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-MBA.com/guest This episode is supported by the Naveen Jindal School of Management | |||
| Are Digital Platforms Taking Over Our Lives? | 15 Apr 2023 | 00:22:04 | |
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 | |||
| Turn Anxiety Into A Leadership Superpower | 08 Apr 2023 | 00:17:13 | |
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 | |||
| Gaining Control Over Addictive Technologies | 01 Apr 2023 | 00:24:23 | |
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 intersections of law, technology, privacy, and health. Listen for three action items you can use today. Host, Kevin Craine | |||