JP Elliott discusses how AI is reshaping HR through work redesign and employee empowerment. He explores the shift from administrative tasks to strategic value creation, remote work realities, the AI arms race in recruiting, and essential leadership capabilities for managing modern, distributed workforces.

About the guest: JP Elliott is founder and host of the Future of HR podcast and runs programs developing next-generation HR leaders. A former HR executive, he helps HR professionals become strategic business leaders focused on driving organizational results

Former WD-40 CEO Garry Ridge shares leadership lessons and insights from his experience building a multi-billion-dollar company.

About Our Guest: Garry Ridge served as CEO and Chairman of WD-40 Company for over 25 years, transforming it into a global brand operating in more than 170 countries. Under his leadership, WD-40 achieved exceptional employee engagement scores and became recognized for its values-driven organizational culture. He holds an MBA from the University of San Diego and is the author of Any Dumb Ass Can Do It!: Learning Moments from an Everyday CEO. Today, he works as an executive coach and speaker, helping leaders build stronger workplace cultures.

Learn more about Garry Ridge: https://www.thelearningmoment.netBook: Any Dumb Ass Can Do It! https://a.co/d/gBnXLYP

President Joseph Aoun of Northeastern University joins Paula Caligiuri to discuss the critical challenges facing higher education and why experiential learning and lifelong education are key to preparing students for an ever-changing world.

About Our Guest: Joseph E. Aoun is President of Northeastern University and a leading voice in reimagining higher education for the AI age. He is the author of Robot-Proof: Higher Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence and a globally recognized advocate for experiential learning, humanics, and lifelong education. Under his leadership since 2006, Northeastern has transformed into a global network university with campuses across three countries.

Chief Information Officer Dino Cataldo Dell'Accio discusses implementing the UN's first blockchain-based digital identity system to verify 90,000+ retirees across 192 countries. He explores overcoming technical challenges, user education, cybersecurity threats, and preparing for quantum computing while achieving multiple ISO certifications.

About the guest: Dino Cataldo Dell'Accio is Chief Information Officer at the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund, with nearly 25 years of UN experience in IT auditing, cybersecurity, and systems management. His innovative blockchain solution earned recognition from the UN Secretary-General for innovation and sustainability.

Clinical Professor Scott Anthony discusses what makes innovations truly disruptive, examining breakthrough innovations from the Model T to the iPhone to Julia Child's cookbook. He explores the patterns behind epic innovations, why disruptive thinking can be developed as a learnable skill, the challenges of rapid technological change, and practical strategies for creating cultures where innovation thrives.

About the guest: Scott Anthony is Clinical Professor of Strategy at Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business and author of nine books including Epic Disruptions: 11 Innovations That Shaped Our Modern World. A globally recognized expert on disruptive innovation, he spent over a decade in Singapore and has advised organizations worldwide on innovation strategy.

Professor Amir Grinstein explores how entrepreneurship can bridge one of the world's most entrenched conflicts through the 5050 startups program, which brings Israeli and Palestinian entrepreneurs together with equal ownership to build technology ventures and foster peace through business collaboration.

About the guest: Amir Grinstein is Professor of Marketing at Northeastern University's D'Amore-McKim School of Business and co-founder of 5050 Startups, an initiative fostering Israeli-Palestinian collaboration through entrepreneurship and innovation.

From discovering RNA splicing to co-founding two biotech giants, Phillip Sharp has spent decades bridging the gap between fundamental science and patient treatment. His work led to the first FDA-approved RNAi drug and the technology that enabled COVID vaccines. Don't miss the new PBS documentary “Cracking the Code: Phil Sharp and the Biotech Revolution” premiering October 6, 2025.

About the guest: Dr. Phillip Sharp is MIT Institute Professor Emeritus and 1993 Nobel Prize winner in Medicine for discovering RNA splicing. He co-founded Biogen (1978) and Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (2002), pioneering the biotech industry and RNAi therapeutics. His work contributed to treatments for rare genetic diseases and the lipid nanoparticle technology used in COVID vaccines. He has mentored generations of scientists and entrepreneurs while serving on numerous biotech company boards.Learn more about Dr. Phillip Sharp: https://ki.mit.edu/people/faculty/sharp

Melissa Torres explores strategies for enhancing international education programs and study abroad experiences for students.

About the guest: Torres is President of the Forum on Education Abroad.

Professor Ravi Sarathy explores the evolution of cryptocurrency from Bitcoin to stablecoins, examining regulatory developments, banking disruption, and the technology's implications for global finance and international business.

About the guest: Ravi Sarathy is Professor of International Business and Strategy at Northeastern University's D'Amore-McKim School of Business. He is an expert in global strategy and emerging technologies, with extensive knowledge in digital transformation, cryptocurrency, and blockchain innovation. Sarathy has authored several influential books on global competitiveness and digital transformation.

D'Amore-McKim's Kevin Chuah discusses how firms, investors, and governments are adapting to climate risk and sustainability challenges. He examines the evolving regulatory landscape, the role of shareholder activism, and the importance of long-term strategic planning in a warming world.

About the guest: Chuah, Assistant Professor of International Business & Strategy at D'Amore-McKim School of Business, is a research fellow at the Wharton ESG Initiative. His work focuses on corporate governance, sustainability strategy, and responsible investment. Prior to academia, he held portfolio management roles at BlackRock and other global investment firms.