
The Perkins Platform
In its 14th year, this show is a series of expertly facilitated conversations with world experts in a variety of disciplines. These conversations illuminate problems, issues and solutions faced and considered by aspiring and veteran leaders.
Podcasting since 2012 • 309 episodes
The Perkins Platform
Latest Episodes
The Not-So-Subtle Costs of Change Leadership
In this episode, Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig joins me for a candid conversation about the real costs of changemaking in leadership. We explore the emotional toll, professional isolation, and personal challenges that often accompany the work of pu...
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Season 14
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Episode 269
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36:05

Power, Influence and Social Media Accountability
In this episode, Dr. Janet Ahn joins me to discuss the complexities of power and influence in leadership, a conversation sparked by her viral post on LinkedIn. We explore how, in the age of social media, a single moment can overshadow a lifetim...
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Season 14
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Episode 268
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39:08

Peril and Promise: A Conversation with Beverly Daniel Tatum
In this episode, Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum reflects on her journey in higher education, from her early career as a professor and author to her leadership as president of Spelman College. A nationally recognized authority on race relations and id...
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Season 14
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Episode 267
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44:41

Stress, Worrying & Leadership: Overcoming the Threat of Chronic Stress
In this episode, Dr. David Creswell, Professor of Psychology at Carnegie Mellon University, shares insights from his research on stress and the role of mindfulness in promoting resilience and well-being. Drawing on studies that link mindfulness...
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Season 14
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Episode 266
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29:53

Parenting Lessons from a Harvard-Bound Teen
This episode features a conversation with Salman Chowdhury, a student who was recently admitted to Harvard and took the time to chat in the middle of his orientation week. He reflects on the critical role his parents played in supporting...
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Season 14
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Episode 265
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33:44
