The Disruptive Voice

Own The Spotlight is a podcast where authors take center stage to present their work — in their own words and without an interviewer. Each episode features a solo monologue in which the author introduces themselves, shares what inspired their latest book or article, and reflects on the journey behind the writing. You'll hear candid insights about their intended audience, the creative process, surprises along the way, and what they hope readers will take away from their work. Whether you're a curious reader, fellow writer, or publishing enthusiast, Own The Spotlight offers a rare, candid look at authorship — and plants the seeds for your next literary exploration.

20. Q&A session with Professor Clayton M. Christensen

Sep 6, 2016

We've built this podcast on top of the ideas taught in Professor Clayton M. Christensen's signature course at the Harvard Business School, Building and Sustaining a Successful Enterprise (BSSE). This episode opens with Professor Christensen talking about the purpose of the BSSE course, and then transitions into a...

19. What if we viewed nonconsumption as a competitor with Efosa Ojomo (MBA 2015)

Aug 30, 2016

If nonconsumption were a company in Nigeria (or any other emerging market), it would almost certainly have a monopoly in many of the country's major industries. Yet investors and multinational companies often wait until there is a proven market before they are willing to invest. Senior researcher Efosa Ojomo published...

18. 3 most useful theories for a board member with Professor Steve Kaufman (MBA 1965)

Aug 10, 2016

During Steve Kaufman’s 14 years as CEO of Arrow Electronics (NYSE: ARW), the company completed over 50 acquisitions and grew from a $300 million US-centric corporation to a $12 billion global enterprise ranking within the top 200 companies on the Fortune 500 list. In 2005, Electronics Business magazine named Kaufman...

17. Agriculture: the once and future king of Nigeria with Folusho Olaniyan

Jul 13, 2016

Agriculture was once the leading industry in Nigeria, but decades of mismanagement caused the industry to decline. Today, the nation which once had a promising export crop business must import food in order to support its explosive population. Over the last decade, the Nigerian government has chosen to focus many of...

16. Reflections on Marginal Cost at U.S. Steel by Clay Christensen

Jul 1, 2016

BSSE students and alumni will know all too well why Professor Clayton Christensen was so excited to learn in 2015 that U.S. Steel was finally building a mini-mill at their Fairfield Works plant in Alabama. Several months later, however, the project was postponed. Does theory have an opinion about why U.S. Steel chose...