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]]> Baylor's Executive Education Program Emily Hunter, Elisabeth Kincaid, Nick Cline, Caleb Girvan, Russell Rankin, Justin Walker 00:18:28 In a special edition of the Innovative Business podcast discussing the new Executive Education Program at the Business School, Emily Hunter, PhD, chair of the Department of Management, hosts a conversation with Elisabeth Kincaid, PhD, JD, director of the Institute for Faith and Learning and associate professor of Ethics, Faith, and Culture at Baylor University. In a special edition of the Innovative Business podcast discussing the new Executive Education Program at the Business School, Emily Hunter, PhD, chair of the Department of Management, hosts a conversation with Elisabeth Kincaid, PhD, JD, director of the Institute for Faith and Learning and associate professor of Ethics, Faith, and Culture at Baylor University. business leaders, hankamer school of business at baylor university, christian business, faith, leadership false full 5 5 779e1cd8-26d0-421e-bfa7-3772358f8ba8 Shining A Light on Loneliness Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:46:13 +0000 BaylorBusiness@baylor.edu (Jim Roberts, Phil Young, Meredith David, Nick Cline, Russell Rankin) https://hankamer.baylor.edu/podcasts/innovative-business Shining A Light on Loneliness Jim Roberts, Phil Young, Meredith David, Nick Cline, Russell Rankin 00:34:04 Professors Jim Roberts and Phil Young discuss their research about social media's impact on emotions, particularly loneliness. Professors Jim Roberts and Phil Young discuss their research about social media's impact on emotions, particularly loneliness. social media, baylor business, business ethics, hankamer school of business, mental health false full 4 5 d0ed7be2-4d15-476c-be80-7e378142b781 Supply Chains for Social Good: A Faith-Based Call to Action Tue, 13 May 2025 19:26:19 +0000 BaylorBusiness@baylor.edu (Ade Oyedijo, Justin Walker, Caleb Girvan, Russell Rankin, Nick Cline) https://hankamer.baylor.edu/podcasts/innovative-business Supply Chains for Social Good: A Faith-Based Call to Action Ade Oyedijo, Justin Walker, Caleb Girvan, Russell Rankin, Nick Cline 00:39:06 Adé Oyedijo, PhD, an expert in supply chain management, discusses supply chain fraud and the global implications of disruptions, highlighting how transparency and traceability can help combat unethical practices. Adé Oyedijo, PhD, an expert in supply chain management, discusses supply chain fraud and the global implications of disruptions, highlighting how transparency and traceability can help combat unethical practices. international business, hankamer school of business at baylor university, supply chain management, supply chain, global welfare false full 3 5 eae5114a-9174-4bcc-aaae-54f1ff75cdaa The Accidental Professor Wed, 9 Apr 2025 16:24:52 +0000 BaylorBusiness@baylor.edu (Carlos Torres, Justin Walker, Russell Rankin, Nick Cline, Caleb Girvan) https://hankamer.baylor.edu/podcasts/innovative-business The Accidental Professor Carlos Torres, Justin Walker, Russell Rankin, Nick Cline, Caleb Girvan 00:24:13 In this episode, Assistant Professor Carlos Torres shares his unexpected journey from tech industry professional to faith-driven researcher. He discusses how his work challenges fear-based cybersecurity training by emphasizing personal values and education. Tune in to hear how Torres integrates faith, research, and teaching to make the digital world safer. In this episode, Assistant Professor Carlos Torres shares his unexpected journey from tech industry professional to faith-driven researcher. He discusses how his work challenges fear-based cybersecurity training by emphasizing personal values and education. Tune in to hear how Torres integrates faith, research, and teaching to make the digital world safer. baylor university, hankamer school of business at baylor university, cyber security, research, business researcher, business false full 2 5 42ac21fd-efd4-4c42-9826-5abeff3c3d98 The Social Side of Accounting Thu, 6 Mar 2025 21:16:00 +0000 BaylorBusiness@baylor.edu (Russell Rankin, Owen Brown, Justin Walker, Nick Cline) https://hankamer.baylor.edu/podcasts/innovative-business The Social Side of Accounting Russell Rankin, Owen Brown, Justin Walker, Nick Cline 00:21:08 Owen Brown, PhD, associate professor of Accounting, shares what led him to a career in higher education, his interest in accounting, and how his research ties into society at large. Owen Brown, PhD, associate professor of Accounting, shares what led him to a career in higher education, his interest in accounting, and how his research ties into society at large. baylor university, audit, baylor business, hankamer school of business, business principles, auditors, accounting false full 1 5 fe4e7019-8da7-4d11-a66b-21c0b3a75db2 Where Two Budgets Diverge Wed, 18 Dec 2024 21:53:46 +0000 BaylorBusiness@baylor.edu (Yuna Choe, Justin Walker, Nick Cline) https://hankamer.baylor.edu/podcasts/innovative-business Where Two Budgets Diverge Yuna Choe, Justin Walker, Nick Cline 00:12:39 Yuna Choe's research sheds light on how consumers shop for themselves versus how they shop for others, specifically in terms of budget. Yuna Choe's research sheds light on how consumers shop for themselves versus how they shop for others, specifically in terms of budget. baylor university, consumer research, gifts, hankamer school of business, budget, marketing false full 4 4 4f0c3b02-0928-442a-84e0-fb98705056a6 Navigating the Fog Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:49:26 +0000 BaylorBusiness@baylor.edu (Daniel Chen, Justin Walker, Nick Cline) https://hankamer.baylor.edu/podcasts/innovative-business Navigating the Fog Daniel Chen, Justin Walker, Nick Cline 00:16:30 Daniel Chen's research shows that trade policy uncertainty can often hamper firm innovation, reducing investment. Hear more about his study on this episode of Innovative Business. Daniel Chen's research shows that trade policy uncertainty can often hamper firm innovation, reducing investment. Hear more about his study on this episode of Innovative Business. baylor university, uncertainty, information technology, hankamer school of business, trade policy uncertainty, information systems false full 3 4 a59cb924-de48-4452-8f9b-b23c41044f7a It Matters Who You Follow Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:50:21 +0000 BaylorBusiness@baylor.edu (Qin Weng, Nick Cline, Justin Walker) https://hankamer.baylor.edu/podcasts/innovative-business It Matters Who You Follow Qin Weng, Nick Cline, Justin Walker 00:09:25 Qin Weng’s research shows success in open-source projects is linked to broad social networks. Hear more about her study on this episode of Innovative Business. Qin Weng’s research shows success in open-source projects is linked to broad social networks. Hear more about her study on this episode of Innovative Business. baylor university, open source projects, hankamer school of business, information systems false full 2 4 776f5dc6-8a7b-4a60-987d-9e6b8fd689d8 Mapping Opportunity: A New Take on Intergenerational Mobility Fri, 30 Aug 2024 14:00:00 +0000 BaylorBusiness@baylor.edu (Zachary Ward, Justin Walker, Nick Cline) https://hankamer.baylor.edu/podcasts/innovative-business Mapping Opportunity: A New Take on Intergenerational Mobility Zachary Ward, Justin Walker, Nick Cline 00:11:38 Zachary Ward discusses intergenerational mobility, how research has historically viewed the topic and where he hopes his study will position it moving forward. Zachary Ward discusses intergenerational mobility, how research has historically viewed the topic and where he hopes his study will position it moving forward. baylor university, intergenerational mobility, research, hankamer school of business, economics, census false full 1 4 45ae8b44-603f-47da-b882-3edb191efab1 Faith and Business Chapel Fri, 17 May 2024 16:10:05 +0000 BaylorBusiness@baylor.edu (Mitch Neubert, Nick Cline, Justin Walker) https://hankamer.baylor.edu/podcasts/innovative-business Faith and Business Chapel Mitch Neubert, Nick Cline, Justin Walker 00:12:45 On this episode of Innovative Business, Nick and Justin sit down with Senior Associate Dean of Research and Faculty Development Mitch Neubert to discuss the Faith and Business Chapel. On this episode of Innovative Business, Nick and Justin sit down with Senior Associate Dean of Research and Faculty Development Mitch Neubert to discuss the Faith and Business Chapel. baylor university, chapel, faith, hankamer school of business, business, students false full 5 3 09076586-b756-4ee1-b4d9-fc9c6c9d8d95 Building Resiliency in an Age of Crisis Wed, 24 Apr 2024 15:00:00 +0000 BaylorBusiness@baylor.edu (Nick Cline, Justin Walker, Hope Koch) https://hankamer.baylor.edu/podcasts/innovative-business Building Resiliency in an Age of Crisis Nick Cline, Justin Walker, Hope Koch 00:26:50 Black swan events are crisis situations that no one has planned for, or even imagined. Hope Koch shares how the COVID-19 pandemic was the black swan event that helped companies embrace digital transformation. Black swan events are crisis situations that no one has planned for, or even imagined. Hope Koch shares how the COVID-19 pandemic was the black swan event that helped companies embrace digital transformation. baylor university, research, hankamer school of business, black swan events, information systems, business false full 4 3 0d126bbd-37ec-470f-8ff2-ae21fb05efa0 The Transaction Cost Dilemma: Balancing Risk and Returns Wed, 13 Mar 2024 14:00:00 +0000 BaylorBusiness@baylor.edu (Andrew Detzel, Bo Mello, Justin Walker) https://hankamer.baylor.edu/podcasts/innovative-business The Transaction Cost Dilemma: Balancing Risk and Returns Andrew Detzel, Bo Mello, Justin Walker 00:31:44 Money managers are constantly compared to benchmark models that project a fair rate of return on financial assets. Andrew Detzel discusses how transaction costs must be considered when factoring asset pricing. Money managers are constantly compared to benchmark models that project a fair rate of return on financial assets. Andrew Detzel discusses how transaction costs must be considered when factoring asset pricing. asset pricing models, baylor university, transaction costs, return, hankamer school of business, risk false full 3 3 9b41ae91-235d-49ea-a52f-0b13103e38ce Unlocking Business Potential: The Impact of Blockchain on Contracts Tue, 13 Feb 2024 15:00:00 +0000 BaylorBusiness@baylor.edu (Sophia Hu, Qinxi Wu, Justin Walker, Bo Mello) https://hankamer.baylor.edu/podcasts/innovative-business Unlocking Business Potential: The Impact of Blockchain on Contracts Sophia Hu, Qinxi Wu, Justin Walker, Bo Mello 00:17:09 Contractual incompleteness often leads to suboptimal investments and loss of value in supply-chain relationships. Sophia Hu and Qinxi Wu discuss the use of blockchain technology to alleviate these concerns. Contractual incompleteness often leads to suboptimal investments and loss of value in supply-chain relationships. Sophia Hu and Qinxi Wu discuss the use of blockchain technology to alleviate these concerns. innovation, baylor business, supply chain, hankamer school of business, blockchain technology, investments, contractual incompleteness false full 2 3 384d9a58-3d6e-4ef2-bb98-b4a3e8054e76 Adopting Change Thu, 18 Jan 2024 15:00:00 +0000 BaylorBusiness@baylor.edu (Kaylee Hackney, Justin Walker, Bo Mello) https://hankamer.baylor.edu/podcasts/innovative-business Adopting Change Kaylee Hackney, Justin Walker, Bo Mello 00:18:31 Kaylee Hackney discusses how perceived adoption stigma in the workplace can impact the employee beyond just their job. Kaylee Hackney discusses how perceived adoption stigma in the workplace can impact the employee beyond just their job. parenthood, adoption, baylor business, family, perceived adoption stigma, hankamer school of business, home life false full 1 3 810576ab-bb7c-4e99-9fcd-b223170b4166 Hankamer School of Business Associate Dean of Diversity and Belonging Cindy Wu Mon, 18 Dec 2023 16:00:00 +0000 BaylorBusiness@baylor.edu (Cindy Wu, Justin Walker) https://hankamer.baylor.edu/podcasts/innovative-business Hankamer School of Business Associate Dean of Diversity and Belonging Cindy Wu Cindy Wu, Justin Walker 00:29:08 On this episode of Innovative Business, Justin sits down with Associate Dean of Diversity and Belonging Cindy Wu to talk about diversity and belonging initiatives at the Hanakmer School of Business. They discuss her role, new programs and what Christ-centered diversity means for the Business School. On this episode of Innovative Business, Justin sits down with Associate Dean of Diversity and Belonging Cindy Wu to talk about diversity and belonging initiatives at the Hanakmer School of Business. They discuss her role, new programs and what Christ-centered diversity means for the Business School. christ-centered diversity, baylor university, baylor business, innovative business, revelation 7:9, diversity and beloning false full 5 2 3d2af54b-d7e0-46f8-9bae-8200b17491fc All About Ad-App-ting Wed, 15 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +0000 BaylorBusiness@baylor.edu (Kellen Mrkva, Justin Walker, Bo Mello) https://hankamer.baylor.edu/podcasts/innovative-business All About Ad-App-ting Kellen Mrkva, Justin Walker, Bo Mello 00:13:43 Kellen Mrkva discusses how small changes in app design might just be the reason an app is or is not adopted. Kellen Mrkva discusses how small changes in app design might just be the reason an app is or is not adopted. baylor university, design, baylor, app design, baylor business, hankamer school of business, ui, ux, marketing, app adoption false full 4 2 83a0efc5-f8b2-4552-8452-ac8791918409 Cashing Out Wed, 18 Oct 2023 14:00:00 +0000 BaylorBusiness@baylor.edu (Brian Kim, Justin Walker, Bo Mello) https://hankamer.baylor.edu/podcasts/innovative-business Cashing Out Brian Kim, Justin Walker, Bo Mello 00:29:53 As a business owner, you want to ensure your bills are paid and your employees are cared for. After the 2008 recession, you have made sure that you have enough savings to take any hit the market throws at you. However, is there a point where you can save too much money? Brian Kim explores this idea on this month's Innovative Business! As a business owner, you want to ensure your bills are paid and your employees are cared for. After the 2008 recession, you have made sure that you have enough savings to take any hit the market throws at you. However, is there a point where you can save too much money? Brian Kim explores this idea on this month's Innovative Business! tax, south korean business, baylor business, innovative business, south korean tax, savings, investment false full 3 2 f54682b3-8c4e-45fd-9740-2560bf3ad459 Do You Have What it Takes? Defining Ownership Competence Wed, 13 Sep 2023 05:00:00 +0000 BaylorBusiness@baylor.edu (Peter Klein, Justin Walker, Bo Mello) https://hankamer.baylor.edu/podcasts/innovative-business Do You Have What it Takes? Defining Ownership Competence Peter Klein, Justin Walker, Bo Mello 00:22:44 On this episode of the Innovative Business Podcast. Bo Mello and Justin Walker sit down with professor and chair of Entrepreneurship and Corporate Innovation, Peter Klein. Klein discusses what ownership competence means, how to measure it and how this can be applied not only to entrepreneurs but to business as a whole. On this episode of the Innovative Business Podcast. Bo Mello and Justin Walker sit down with professor and chair of Entrepreneurship and Corporate Innovation, Peter Klein. Klein discusses what ownership competence means, how to measure it and how this can be applied not only to entrepreneurs but to business as a whole. ownership, ownership competence, baylor business, entrepreneurship, hankamer school of business, business false full 2 2 534f9d3a-a2b8-4dfa-8e54-12c8befcf646 The Ins and Outs of Social Media Polarization Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:00:00 +0000 BaylorBusiness@baylor.edu (Kirk Wakefield, Robin Wakefield, Justin Walker, Hankamer School of Business at Baylor University, Bo Mello) https://hankamer.baylor.edu/podcasts/innovative-business The Ins and Outs of Social Media Polarization Kirk Wakefield, Robin Wakefield, Justin Walker, Hankamer School of Business at Baylor University, Bo Mello 00:18:35 People can be passionate about their beliefs, especially on social media. However, as people express those feelings through tweets, posts and videos, polarization is evident on nearly every social platform. Professor of Information Systems, Robin Wakefield, and Edwin W. Streetman Professorship in Retail Marketing, Kirk Wakefield, study where this polarization comes from. People can be passionate about their beliefs, especially on social media. However, as people express those feelings through tweets, posts and videos, polarization is evident on nearly every social platform. Professor of Information Systems, Robin Wakefield, and Edwin W. Streetman Professorship in Retail Marketing, Kirk Wakefield, study where this polarization comes from. social media, baylor university, social media polarization, baylor business, innovative business, hankamer school of business, polarization, business false full 1 2 1ef02323-8095-4cff-8ad6-feec0947c06b Hankamer School of Business Chaplain, Pat Bray Wed, 17 May 2023 14:49:41 +0000 BaylorBusiness@baylor.edu (Hankamer School of Business) https://hankamer.baylor.edu/podcasts/innovative-business Hankamer School of Business Chaplain, Pat Bray Hankamer School of Business 00:26:03 On this episode of Innovative Business, we take a little detour from research to talk to the Chaplain of the Hankamer School of Business, Pat Bray. We discuss his role, his time so far as the first Chaplain of HSB, and what students can do to get in contact with him! On this episode of Innovative Business, we take a little detour from research to talk to the Chaplain of the Hankamer School of Business, Pat Bray. We discuss his role, his time so far as the first Chaplain of HSB, and what students can do to get in contact with him! false full 5 1 9e233cfc-c866-4c33-9fe5-c99239cfc54c On Closer Inspection Thu, 13 Apr 2023 05:00:00 +0000 BaylorBusiness@baylor.edu (Michael Mowchan, Justin Walker, Bo Mello) https://hankamer.baylor.edu/podcasts/innovative-business On Closer Inspection Michael Mowchan, Justin Walker, Bo Mello 00:16:12 Study takes a hard look at the efficacy of measures meant to ensure public company audit quality. Study takes a hard look at the efficacy of measures meant to ensure public company audit quality. public company accounting oversight board, baylor university, audit, finance, banking, hankamer school of business, pcaob, economics false full 4 1 cb32c8a7-1a0e-4a93-b99c-fa1e4af5e4c8 One Thing is Certain Wed, 15 Mar 2023 05:00:00 +0000 BaylorBusiness@baylor.edu (David Dicks, Justin Walker, Bo Mello) https://hankamer.baylor.edu/podcasts/innovative-business One Thing is Certain David Dicks, Justin Walker, Bo Mello 00:20:47 Baylor researcher models the correlation between new innovation and investors’ attitudes about uncertainty. Baylor researcher models the correlation between new innovation and investors’ attitudes about uncertainty. ipo, david dicks, baylor university, uncertainty in the market, investors, hankamer school of business false full 3 1 65bba823-6b70-4a77-8da5-50af4066e13b On the Safe Side Wed, 15 Feb 2023 16:20:57 +0000 BaylorBusiness@baylor.edu (Sara Perry, Bo Mello, Justin Walker) https://hankamer.baylor.edu/podcasts/innovative-business On the Safe Side Sara Perry, Bo Mello, Justin Walker 00:19:02 Sara Perry, associate professor of Management at the Hankamer School of Business explores how workplace safety enforcement may depend on whether employees are on a supervisor's "good side" or "bad side." Sara Perry, associate professor of Management at the Hankamer School of Business explores how workplace safety enforcement may depend on whether employees are on a supervisor's "good side" or "bad side." baylor university, workplace safety, innovative business, hankamer school of business, management false full 2 1 82154c5a-2105-416b-9efe-c34dfcdb01cb Love a Brand? It Can Be a Tense Relationship Tue, 17 Jan 2023 06:00:00 +0000 BaylorBusiness@baylor.edu (Claudio Alvarez, Bo Mello, Hankamer School of Business at Baylor University, Justin Walker) https://hankamer.baylor.edu/podcasts/innovative-business Love a Brand? It Can Be a Tense Relationship Claudio Alvarez, Bo Mello, Hankamer School of Business at Baylor University, Justin Walker 00:37:01 Assistant Professor of Marketing Claudio Alvarez identifies "relational tensions" between consumers and the brands they interact with every day. Assistant Professor of Marketing Claudio Alvarez identifies "relational tensions" between consumers and the brands they interact with every day. baylor university, baylor business review, brand relationships, innovative business, baylor marketing, hankamer school of business, claudio alvarez, marketing false full 1 1