In this episode of the Business Decoded podcast, Ronnie Spellman interviews Kathryn (Cathy) Rudie Harrigan, the Henry R. Kravis Professor of Business Leadership at Columbia Business School. As a turnaround expert and corporate strategist with a PhD from Harvard, Harrigan discusses her research on declining demand industries, vertical integration, and the evolving landscape of digital distribution. She emphasizes that success in mature markets often depends more on innovative distribution and loyalist customer bases than on the primary technological product itself.For a summary and to connect with the guest, please visit https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-decoded-podcastProduced by www.andycostafilms.com

In this episode of the Business Decoded podcast, Ronnie Spellman interviews Andrea Bednar, founder of AndreaBednar.com and author of Conscious Doing. Bednar, a consultant with extensive experience in the oil and gas, engineering, and construction sectors, discusses her philosophy of "conscious doing," which involves marrying a leader's "being" with their "doing" to avoid the trap of mindless busyness. She emphasizes that her custom, system-based approach helps mid-sized companies and corporate divisions navigate complex transitions by shifting focus from mere activity to the broader context and purpose behind their actions.

In this episode of the Business Decoded podcast, Ronnie Spellman interviews Emma Hinchliffe, a senior writer at Fortune and editor of the Most Powerful Women (MPW) franchise. Hinchliffe shares insights from her unparalleled access to the world’s top female executives, discussing the evolution of corporate power, the personal challenges of high-level leadership, and the strategies that define successful modern entrepreneurs. The conversation highlights that while traditional metrics like the Fortune 500 remain vital, new definitions of influence are emerging through groundbreaking work in AI, technology, and startup ecosystems.For a summary and to connect with the guest, please visit https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-decoded-podcastProduced by www.andycostafilms.com