Stories from the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business that will change the way you work and lead. Hosted by Nick Westergaard, Tippie Leads explores “grand challenges” in today’s evolving world of work. Each season features groundbreaking faculty research, student and alumni stories, and actionable insights to help leaders navigate change. Learn more at tippie.uiowa.edu/tippieleads.
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Stories from the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business that will change the way you work and lead. Hosted by Nick Westergaard, Tippie Leads explores “grand challenges” in today’s evolving world of work. Each season features groundbreaking faculty research, student and alumni stories, and actionable insights to help leaders navigate change. Learn more at tippie.uiowa.edu/tippieleads.
Some of the biggest risks we face aren’t global or organizational—they’re deeply personal. In this final episode of our season focused on “risk,” we explore what it means…
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CEOs face a unique kind of risk—the growing expectation to speak out on social and political issues. In this episode, Tippie’s Michael Durney unpacks the high-stakes decisions leaders…
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Entrepreneurs face personal risks that can shape the course of their careers and businesses—from choosing the right co-founder to betting on a bold pivot or putting their reputation…
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In this episode, we shift from large-scale risks to the personal risks we face every day—like cybersecurity. Tippie’s Mike Colbert, an award-winning faculty member, shares how he’s helping…
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In this episode, Tippie’s Richard Peter explores the surprising resistance consumers have toward driving sensors—devices that could encourage safer driving and lower insurance premiums yet have struggled to…
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Not all risks come from storms—some stem from political and economic shifts. For some, change means opportunity; for others, uncertainty. With the election behind us, how can we…
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Natural disasters disrupt entire industries and supply chains, delaying critical relief. How can we ensure supplies reach victims quickly? And how can companies like Walmart and organizations like…
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Natural disasters are a major risk, often striking without warning. Recent events like the LA wildfires and Iowa’s 2020 derecho impact victims, rescuers, and insurers, creating ripple effects…
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Tippie Leads will be back with an all-new season starting March 26th. This season, we’re taking on RISK—from the policies that protect us to the natural disasters that…
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Season Two of Tippie Leads is underway and we can’t wait to share it with you later this spring. In the meantime, we wanted to share the story…
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