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.
The Perkins Platform
Latest Episodes
Why Some Leaders Get Heard & Others Dont (And Other Musings on Strategic Leadership)
In this episode, I sit down with Yasar Ahmad, leadership coach, people leader and one of social media's most influential voices on career growth and workplace success. Known for his engaging content on TikTok and LinkedIn, Yasar has helped mill...
Teams Follow Behavior, Not Intention
In this episode, leadership advisor and executive coach Dr. Julie Staggs joins me for a practical conversation about one of the most important realities of leadership: teams follow behavior, not intention. Drawing on her experienc...
The Well-Being Advantage: How Caring Drives Performance
In this episode, leadership author and thought leader, Mark C. Crowley joins me to discuss why the future of leadership may depend less on managing performance and more on supporting human well-being. Drawing on lessons from his books Lead From...
Leading at Large Scale: It's Not At 30,000 Feet After All
In this episode, I sit down with David C. Banks, former Chancellor of New York City Public Schools, to unpack what it really takes to lead a large, complex organization. Drawing on his experience leading New York City Public Schools, we explore...
AI Is Coming Faster Than We Think: Lessons From the Pandemic
In this episode, I sit down with Andy Rotherham, co-founder and senior partner at Bellwether and the longtime voice behind Eduwonk, for a conversation about the uncertainty surrounding artificial intelligence and its potential impact on educati...