
The Perkins Platform
In its 13th 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 • 306 episodes
The Perkins Platform
Latest Episodes
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

Leadership Lessons from a Former KGB Spy
Jack Barsky, former KGB undercover agent, IT executive and bestselling author, joins us to share the leadership lessons he gained through years in intelligence and a lifetime of observing people. Born Albrecht Dittrich in East Germany, Jack was...
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26:15

Self Control & Leadership: Moving Beyond Just Willpower
Dr. Kentaro Fujita, a leading expert on motivation, self-regulation, and decision-making, joins us to talk about the science behind willpower. He is Professor of Psychology and Director of the Decision Sciences Collaborative at The Ohio State U...
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Season 14
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Episode 263
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34:20

Using Persuasion in Leadership: Aristotle's Advice
Jay Heinrichs, the New York Times bestselling author of Thank You for Arguing and Aristotle’s Guide to Self-Persuasion, has spent his career helping organizations from NASA to leading universities understand how to use the art...
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Season 13
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Episode 262
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37:29
