Thought Sparks Podcast

Insightful ideas, actionable suggestions, strategic thinking, Innovation and more with Rita Gunther McGrath, Columbia Business School Professor, Thinkers50 Top 10, #1 in Strategy. Join Rita and Listen to Thought Sparks!

Why Employee Ownership Works with Corey Rosen

Nov 3, 2026

In this week’s Thought Sparks Podcast episode, Rita McGrath, a Columbia University Business School Professor, C Suite strategist, business founder and best selling author, sits down with Corey Rosen, the […]

Listen

The Gift of Struggle: Bobby Herrera on Turning Hardship Into Leadership

Oct 27, 2026

In this week’s Thought Sparks Podcast episode, Rita McGrath, a Columbia University Business School Professor, C Suite strategist, business founder and best selling author, welcomes Bobby Herrera, co-founder and president […]

Listen

The Improbable Professor: Don Hambrick on Setbacks, Strategy, and Second Chances

Oct 20, 2026

In this week’s Thought Sparks Podcast episode, Rita McGrath, a Columbia University Business School Professor, C Suite strategist, business founder and best selling author, welcomes Don Hambrick, Evan Pugh Professor […]

Listen

Why Data Alone Won’t Change Your Organization with Sebastian Wernicke

Oct 13, 2026

In this week’s Thought Sparks Podcast episode, Rita McGrath, a Columbia University Business School Professor, C Suite strategist, business founder and best selling author, sits down with Sebastian Wernicke, author […]

Listen

Speak Memorably: Bill McGowan on the Art of Captivating Any Audience

Oct 6, 2026

In this week’s Thought Sparks Podcast episode, Rita McGrath, a Columbia University Business School Professor, C Suite strategist, business founder and best selling author, sits down with Bill McGowan, founder […]

Listen
Showing 5 of 56
Recently from the Thought Sparks Substack
Get to know Rita McGrath—professor at Columbia Business School, keynote speaker, best-selling author, and thought leader in strategy, innovation, and digital transformation.