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Feb 24

PODCAST: How Gig Work Fuels Entrepreneurship

In this episode of Research Reverb, Professor Spyros Lagaras digs into his research exploring how common it is for gig economy workers to use that experience as a pathway to entrepreneurship.

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Feb 12

PODCAST: Marketing alum and Illini football standout Hank Beatty

In this episode of The Gies Download, former Illinois wide receiver and Academic All-American Hank Beatty - a Gies Business marketing alum - talks about his success in the classroom and on the football field, and explains why he sees a lot of similarities between the two.

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Feb 10

PODCAST: Why erasing small medical debts didn't improve financial health

Is erasing medical debt from credit reports just a placebo? In this episode of Research Reverb, Gies Business economist Julia Fonseca discusses research in which she and her coauthors found that withholding small medical debts from reporting had no impact on credit scores or decisions.

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Jan 27

PODCAST: From the Pitch to the Boardroom: Lessons in Global Leadership

In studying 355 elite national soccer teams from around the globe, Gies Business Professor Mike Szymanski finds that teams led by multicultural managers enjoy an advantage in a sport where nations from every corner of the world collide.

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Dec 03

PODCAST: Assistant Dean Andrew Allen talks Experiential Learning

In the latest episode of the Gies Download, Assistant Dean Andrew Allen shares how experiential learning is embedded into every year of the student journey — transforming education into action and helping students build meaningful skills before they ever graduate.

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Nov 18

PODCAST: Short Trips, Big Shifts: E-Scooter rollout study raises mobility, safety concerns

A small scooter can have a big impact. Gies Business professor Unnati Narang digs into the surprising ripple effect of Chicago's 2019 e-scooter rollout - from rideshare jumps to bikeshare dips and hidden side effects for consumer mobility and safety.

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Nov 04

PODCAST: The Transparency Tightrope: Inside corporate tax disclosures

In this episode of Research Reverb, Gies Business professor Stefan Richter discusses his new research revealing how tax authorities are mining public information and how companies subtly adapt their reporting to stay compliant while revealing as little as possible.

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Oct 21

PODCAST: Relational Overload: How to thrive in a world of constant collaboration

In today's hyper-connected world, we're constantly bombarded with messages and demands. But it goes beyond information overload; it's relational overload. Gies professor Pranav Gupta discusses his research on this phenomenon and strategies for navigating this complex landscape.

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Oct 07

PODCAST: What's in a name? The secret to product survival in competitive industries

In this episode, we dive deep into the power of product names with Gies Professor Olga Khessina. Her research reveals that the name of a product could be the difference between success and failure.

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Sep 29

PODCAST: Gies Business alum and Culver's CEO Julie Fussner

Culver's CEO Julie Fussner talks about her unexpected path from marketing to the C-suite. From discovering a passion for organizational behavior to navigating uncertainty after graduation, she shares how a strong foundation at Gies Business helped guide her journey.

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Sep 09

PODCAST: The Surprising Truth Behind Loving your Favorite Food

In our latest episode of Research Reverb, Gies College of Business professor Maria Rodas explains why "love" might just be blinding when it comes to taste.

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Aug 26

PODCAST: Why High-Status Teams Get More Effort (and What Leaders Can Do About It)

New research reveals that group status within an organization is a major driver of how much effort we put in. In this episode of Research Reverb, Gies Business professor Jeff Lowenstein discusses his work on nested group dynamics, where we explore how our group’s standing (high or low) influences our choices and behaviors at work.

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Aug 19

PODCAST: Professor Tatyana Deryugina on the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina

20 years after Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast, Gies Business Professor Tatyana Deryugina shares what her research reveals about the storm - from disaster recovery and resilience to the unexpected outcomes of forced relocation.

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Jul 21

PODCAST: Gies Business Chief Marketing Officer Jan Slater

Branding a business school isn’t about marketing buzz—it’s about authenticity and purpose. Chief Marketing Officer Jan Slater joins The Gies Download to reveal how - and why - the Gies Business brand was built.

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Jun 16

PODCAST: Former White House Chief of Staff Sam Skinner

From humble beginnings at Illinois to high-stakes decision-making in Washington, Gies Business alumnus Sam Skinner shares candid stories about leadership, public service, mentorship, and the power of surrounding yourself with good people.

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May 20

PODCAST: Can Community Notes really stop misinformation on social media?

In this episode of Research Reverb, we explore the effectiveness of crowd-sourced fact-checking systems in combating misinformation, focusing on X (formerly Twitter) and its "Community Notes" feature.

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May 06

PODCAST: How mobile app failures disrupt in-store shopping journeys

Ever had an app crash just as you were about to make a purchase? You're not alone, and it could cost businesses millions! In our latest podcast episode, we dive deep with Gies Professor Unnati Narang into the surprising impact of mobile app failures on retail.

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Apr 22

PODCAST: Earnings manipulation revealed: What executives are really saying

What if we could hear directly from executives about the prevalence of accounting fraud? For the first time, we’re getting estimates straight from the source, and the results might surprise you.

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Apr 08

PODCAST: The hidden costs of cheating - Lessons from the Houston Astros scandal

In the second episode of the Research Reverb podcast, Gies Business professors Deepak Somaya and Joe Mahoney unpack three major factors that undermined the Astros’ efforts and draws powerful lessons for businesses.

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Apr 01

PODCAST: Gies alumnus, accounting pioneer Lester McKeever

In the latest episode of the Gies Download, Gies Business alumnus Lester McKeever (ACCY '55), shares his remarkable journey from growing up in Chicago to becoming one of the first Black CPAs in the United States.

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Mar 25

PODCAST: The Surprising Link Between Creativity and Self-Indulgence

In the first episode the Research Reverb podcast, Gies Professor Jack Goncalo suggests that engaging in creative tasks can trigger a "treat-yourself" mentality, leading to indulgent behaviors such as overeating, drinking more alcohol, or skipping workouts.

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Feb 11

PODCAST: Professor Oscar Ybarra on workplace wellness, psychology in business

Oscar Ybarra is passionate about finding the answers to questions that impact our daily lives, and he has co-authored a new study on workplace well-being

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Jan 24

PODCAST: Alumnus and longtime Gies supporter Tony Petullo

Over the past four decades, Tony Petullo has given back to the University of Illinois in many impactful ways. And, despite being in his 80's, Tony still mentors Gies Business students each and every semester.

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Dec 06

PODCAST: Health Care Research Initiative Director David Molitor

Associate Professor of Finance and Director of Gies' Health Care Research Initiative David Molitor discusses how he and his team are studying the effects of health on business and, so far, the results are extremely surprising.

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Nov 06

PODCAST: Associate Dean for Equity Denise Lewin Loyd

Professor of business administration and Vernon Zimmerman Faculty Fellow Denise Lewin Loyd discusses about the importance of diversity within teams - and how research shows it's not just the right way to go, but the best way to go.

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Aug 21

PODCAST: Associate Dean Nehemiah Scott

Nehemiah Scott talks about what drove him toward a career in academia and how he's using his position to make a lifelong impact on students at Gies.

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Apr 18

PODCAST: Dean Jeffrey R. Brown

In this episode of The Gies Download, Dean Brown discusses his nine years at the helm, why he’s stepping away now, and what the future might hold for Gies under new leadership.

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Aug 16

PODCAST: Gies Chief Disruption Officer Robert Brunner

Robert Brunner is an astrophysicist with one of the coolest job titles in the world: Associate Dean for Innovation and Chief Disruption Officer. With a penchant for forward-thinking and for futuristic technologies like artificial intelligence, Chat GPT and blockchain, Robert is helping lead the College and its students into the unknown.

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Jul 05

PODCAST: Gies alumnus and namesake Larry Gies

From tutoring youth to starting a school in Chicago to a $150 million dollar gift to his alma mater, Larry Gies has always had a passion for making a positive impact on the world through education.

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Jun 02

PODCAST: Gies professor and travel expert Mark Wolters

Mark Wolters is a Teaching Associate Professor of Business Administration as well as the host of a popular travel-based YouTube Channel, Wolters World.

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