The award-winning podcast “Office Hours : Business Edition” launched by the College of Business at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville Haslam, has returned with a new season.
The first season of this podcast exceeded 2.3 million views on YouTube, and it gained recognition from Telly Awards and Webby Awards, making “Office Hours : Business Edition” a platform that continues to grow and is used to present in-depth conversations with business leaders.
The new season begins with the CEO of United Airlines, Scott Kirby. He had an in-depth conversation with host Monica Langley on topics including the future of air travel, artificial intelligence, leadership, and more.
Kirby calls for an ambitious and competitive approach that should not be limited to aerospace technology alone.
"Our initial goal was to become the best airline in the history of aviation,"He explained that,"I now hope that we can become one of the best consumer brands in the world."
This conversation reflects the approach that Office Hours has adhered to since its launch: to bring viewers in contact with influential business leaders and explore the experiences and decisions behind their public successes. Langley also asked Kirby questions regarding current hot topics, including the increasingly widespread topic of artificial intelligence.
“Most people use AI in a ridiculous way,”Kirby stated in a key segment of the interview.
The conversation between Kirby and Langley also highlighted the leadership philosophy and resilience of this CEO, especially his principle of “no excuses”.
"There will always be bad things that happen in life, as well as things that are completely beyond your control, and there will also be unfair things that occur."Kirby said,"You can feel sorry for yourself, complain, and grumble, or you can say, 'This is what I'm going to do next, I'll keep moving forward.'"
Season 2 will also bring some of the conversations out of the traditional executive offices.
Langley represents:In the new season, this podcast will continue to invite guests with high visibility and significant influence to discuss important topics ranging from current economic issues to personal leadership experiences. However, we will also step out of the conference room and incorporate some fun hands-on segments as well.
During the recording with Kirby, Langley also operated the company's flight simulator in the core area of the United Airlines Denver Training Center.
Office Hours : Business Edition can be listened to and watched on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Highlights from the program are now available online. Previous guests included Jamie Dimon from JPMorganChase, Jim Farley from Ford, and Angie Hicks from ANGI, among other executives and financial decision-makers.
About " Office Hours : Business Edition "
“Office Hours : Business Edition” takes listeners into conversations that are usually held behind closed doors. Hosted by Monica Langley, this leadership podcast provides a space for guests to share the pivotal moments that shaped their rise to the top, the hard-earned lessons learned, and their personal experiences. From critical career decisions to unexpected setbacks, from groundbreaking innovations to moments of doubt, these conversations capture the human side of leadership.
About Haslam Business School
The Haslam College of Business was established in 1914, dedicated to cultivating future business leaders and promoting a positive impact of their work on the world. The college has over 11,100 undergraduate, graduate, and executive education students, taught by 291 faculty members, with additional full-time staff providing support. The curriculum at Haslam includes 7 departments and 9 undergraduate programs. Its 8 centers, research institutes, and forums, along with numerous graduate and executive education programs, cover for-profit, non-profit, and government sectors, and place great emphasis on practical research. The University of Tennessee was founded in 1794 and was designated as the land-grant university of the state of Tennessee in 1879.
