Scott C. Beardsley

The future of work is changing, whether you’re ready or not. But getting ready is no simple task. Who can you trust to teach the new skills you’ll need? How much should you pay? What’s more important: credentials or knowledge? University of Virginia Darden School of Business Dean Scott Beardsley shares his thoughts.

Scott Beardsley interviews Macy’s President Hal Lawton to discuss the state of retail, leadership and motivation, and the single most important career advice.

How do you find and pursue your calling? How do you transition careers? What do institutions need in their leaders?

What is entrepreneurship all about? Converting an idea into jobs and wealth? Deferred gratification? Trust in a team and value system?

When we have access to technology, data, investment and expertise, how do we translate it all to social impact? Darden Dean Scott C. Beardsley interviews Shamina Singh, president of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, to find out.

Darden Dean Scott C. Beardsley interviews Dr. Ulrich Bez, former CEO and current board member of Aston Martin and distinguished executive in residence at Darden.

Darden Dean Scott C. Beardsley recently sat down with Dominic Barton, global managing partner of consulting powerhouse McKinsey & Co. Barton leads the firm’s focus on the future of capitalism and the role of business leadership in creating social and economic value.

Darden Dean Scott C. Beardsley interviews alumna Carolyn Miles (MBA ’88), president and CEO of Save the Children. They discuss the protracted crisis in Syria, the successful partnership that facilitated the training of 34,000 community health workers in Ethiopia and why inspiring people is key to effective leadership.

Darden Dean Scott C. Beardsley interviews Peter Brabeck, chair of Nestlé.

Darden Dean Scott C. Beardsley interviews Carol Sawdye, vice chair and CFO of PricewaterhouseCoopers and alumna of the University of Virginia McIntire School of Commerce.