Episodes
Interview with Paul Godfrey, Professor of Business Strategy @BYU
Aug. 14, 2020
Blockbuster. Borders. Toys R Us. What is the common denominator? How well a company handles uncertainty and prepares for it strategically. Dr. Hardy sits down with Dr. Godfrey to chat about why some companies do well during…
Interview with Jeff Hoffman, Former Executive at Priceline.com now Chairman of the Board at the Global Entrepreneur ship Network
July 24, 2020
Jeff is a successful entrepreneur and proven CEO. He has been part of a number of well-known successful startups, including Priceline.com/Booking.com, uBid.com and more. Jeff serves on the boards of companies in the U.S., Eu…
Interview with Nikki Howard and Jacqi Wright, CEO and Founders of 'The Furlough Cheesecake'
July 13, 2020
During the federal government shutdown of 2018, two federal career professionals were faced with the uncertainty around their jobs. Not knowing when the government would reopen again, their destiny was defined by a quick 2 s…
Interview with Dr. Mark Goulston, former Advisor for the OJ Simpson trial.
June 26, 2020
Organizations manage all types of risk-- finance, operations, and including risks to diversity and inclusion. What are these risks and how do we mitigate them? Every risk needs context for effective management and mitigati…
Interview with Rick Wade, VP of Strategic Alliances & Outreach, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
June 15, 2020
Rick Wade grew up in a small town called Lancaster, SC and learned that risk-taking is part of life. Now he leads the strategic alliances for 3 million businesses at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. In this episode, Rick talks …
Interview with renown Egyptologist Ramy Romany
June 7, 2020
Ramy Romany is a renown Eqyptologist who has appeared on the Discovery Channel and History Channel. He has spent his entire life unveiling the mysterious including the most intriguing tombs. He discusses how taking risk as a…
Interview with Mark Victor Hansen, Co-Creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul Series
May 29, 2020
In this episode, Mark Victor Hansen, renown Global Thought Leader who has sold over 500 million books, and Crystal Dwyer Hansen join me to discuss the key to ultimate success: ASKING the right questions. Mark and Crystal di…
Risk Management from the lens of Casino management with Mark Habersack
May 16, 2020
Mark shares his personal challenges in risk taking and how those skills were transferrable to his business setting culminating in a 25+ years of expertise.
What If Basketball Great Larry Bird Were a Chief Risk Officer?
May 5, 2020
Some decisions need to take into account the opinions of others because it is not uncommon for leaders to become dull of hearing.
Interview with Carolyn Williams, Director at the Institute of Risk Management in London, UK
May 3, 2020
So I'm dropping lots of knowledge on the hottest subject right now 🧠🤯 Risk practitioners around the world are curious about the impact Covid19 is having on the profession and how organizations are messaging to its members a…
Risk-Taking Interview with Nick Nanton, Attorney and CEO of the DNA Agency
April 16, 2020
What can executives learn about risk-taking from an attorney and film producer? According to Nick Nanton, there are four C's that you can practice to transform your relationship with risk-taking: Commitment, Courage, Capabil…
Seizing Opportunities with Guest Nancy Potok
April 8, 2020
In this episode former Chief Statistician for the U.S. and COO for the Census Bureau, Nancy Potok, shares compelling details about her relationship with risk-taking, the current 2020 Census, her thoughts on seizing opportuni…
Risk-Taking Interview with Quentin Allums
April 3, 2020
In this episode, Quentin Allums, TEDx speaker and CEO of Urban Misfit Ventures discusses his insights on inspirational leadership, the power of diversity, and taking a risk on yourself during these challenging times . Poor a…
Risk-taking with Fmr U.S. Diving Team Member Sean Briscombe
March 7, 2020
Gain insights about how to pivot your mindset from amateur thoughts to winning professional thoughts that can lead to greater success and taking smart risks.
5 Risk Management Strategies for Surviving a V.U.C.A. World
Feb. 4, 2020
In this episode Dr. Hardy provides 5 tips for protecting your organization from reputational harm.
The Social Media Blackout. How to guard your business against unexpected events.
July 7, 2019
Find out how to protect your company's wealth through risk management practices
If All Else Fails...Who Are You?
March 18, 2019
Dr. Hardy shares her journey of how she found her passion for teaching and educating and tips for overcoming adversity to renew yourself on a path to higher success