Business Ethics, Walk the Talk
Welcome to the show, where we explore the world of business ethics and how it can benefit companies, employees, customers, and the world. Hosted by Blake Peterson, a licensed financial planning expert based in Omaha, Nebraska, and a passionate advocate for ethical leadership. From startups to established corporations, we feature guests who are leading the way in ethical business practices. We believe in a better way of doing business, and we're here to showcase the power of ethical leadership. Join us for a journey into the fascinating world of business ethics and learn how it can impact your company's success.
Episodes
28 episodes
Ethical Collaboration: How Partnerships Can Create a Bigger Impact with Omaha Performing Arts & Tenaska
This episode was recorded on December 7, 2024. We'd like to dedicate this episode to honor the memory of Howard Hawks, co-founder and chairman emeritus of Tenaska, who passed away in December 2024. A visionary leader and philanthrop...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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48:45
Chad Mares on Revolutionizing Work-Life Balance: Why HR Needs a New Ally
In this episode of Walk the Talk with Blake Peterson, we dive into how Chad Mares, Founder and CEO of The Work Lab, is transforming the way companies support their employees. As a nonprofit, The Work Lab offers innovative services like WorkL...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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58:19
Armando Salgado on the Real Opportunity of Entrepreneurship: Closing Cultural Gaps in Business
Armando Salgado is an old school entrepreneur, that is to say, when the question “Why is nobody out here doing this?” would come up, his immediate instinct was to say “Well, looks like it’s gonna be me!”Now, with over 15 years ...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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1:00:15
Generative AI and the Future of a Tech Nebraska with Laurel Oetken
Do you feel worried that the super smart and capable robots are coming to take over your workplace? In this episode of the Walk The Talk Pod with Blake Peterson, we explore the relationship between Generative AI and the future of jobs with L...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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50:39
AnnMarie Marlier, Ph.D., and the Future of Business Ethics
AnnMarie Marlier, Executive Director of the Business Ethics Alliance visits the podcast studio to talk with Blake about her insights into what ethics is about, her journey that led her to the Alliance and Omaha, and the future of the organiz...
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52:56
John Fulwider, Ph.D. on Guiding Leaders to their Next Success
Welcome to the premiere episode of Season 4 of Walk the Talk, The exclusive business Podcast about ethics presented by the Business Ethics Alliance, hosted by the amazing Blake Peterson!John Fulwider, PhD joins us on our inaugu...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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59:10
Steve Warren on the Warren Academy, DREAM, and the Balancing Act Between Profit & Purpose
Do you know how to navigate the line between a non-profit organization and finding ways to create revenue? In this episode of "Walk the Talk," Blake sits down with the remarkable Steve Warren, a true pioneer in addressing the needs of kids here...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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43:23
Why Media Relations and Crisis Communications Takes Real "Moxie"
Makayla McMorris and Kristi Andersen are the beating heart at the core of Moxie 16, a boutique integrated communications marketing firm focused on public & media relations, crisis communications, social media, content development, and more....
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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53:29
The Future of Work with Jina Hwang Ph.D.
What is the Future of Work?The Covid Pandemic forced lots of business to change how they worked with theri personnel, to adapt or potentially lose everything.Now that the initial shutdown quarantining is over, business are trying to...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:10:29
The Lending Link to the American Dream
Daniel Padilla came to America almost 30 years ago looking to get into hospitality and his chance at the Dream. Instead, he worked in banking and finance in a position that was created overnight to address the fast-growing immigrant population ...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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56:49
From Real Estate to Real Impact How Business and Purpose Align with Van Deeb
Join us on this exciting episode as we sit down with Van Deeb, an accomplished real estate professional and founder of DEEB Realty in Omaha, Nebraska. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Van has established himself as one of the t...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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48:13
Raising the Next Generation of Female Leaders Involves a lot More Than Selling Cookies.
Many know Girl Scouts are home to the best cookies in the world! But it’s also one of the best leadership schools in the world and a successful business. Sarah credits their success with ensuring that everyone's voice is heard. “It’s vital,” sh...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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54:36
Empowering Small Businesses to Compete and Grow. How One City Government is Trying to Help.
In this episode, Blake sits down with the current Director of Human Rights and Relations for the City of Omaha, Gerald Kuhn, to discuss the programs he manages with the goal of uplifting small businesses founded in low-income areas of the commu...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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45:12
Business Ethics and leadership don't just come with a designation, how the McGowan foundation is trying to change that.
This month, Blake is joined by Brian Peckrill of the McGowan foundation to discuss how they are teaching Business Ethics to a select group MBA students each year and the changes they hope it will bring to the C-Suite.
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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36:41
Small Businesses Vs Amazon. How to Differentiate Yourself and Prepare for Uncertainty.
Tim Rexius sits down with Blake to discuss the current marketplace woes that Amazon has dealt to the small business community, and what that will look like in the future. Tim also discusses his method for attracting and retaining t...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:08:48
Multi-Generational Businesses Require Strong Ethical Frameworks.
Blake sits down with Ted Bridges to discuss how his family was able to create a business that has lasted through three generations of CEO's and still maintain their core values along the way. Blake and Ted also discuss some of the ethical quest...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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49:29
Leadership Is Always Evolving, and Your Company Should Too.
Blake sits down with Kevin Hensel, Director of Human Resources at Habitat for Humanity of Omaha, to discuss the evolution of a leader in the workplace, and what it takes to cultivate a positive company culture from the top down.
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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47:16
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle isn't enough for this CEO. Ethics are at the core of saving the environment.
Dale and Blake sit down to talk about the ethical environment of being a leader in the recycling industry, and the many new advancements that Firstar is bringing to Nebraska.
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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59:24
The Importance of Core Values Guiding Business
Blake sits down with Jasmine Deane to discuss the rapid growth of her business, “The Good Life Charcuterie,” and how she utilizes her core values when embarking on a new challenge or dealing with a setback.Learn more about The Good Life...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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45:03
Ethical Communication Is Universal.
Blake and Josh sit down to discuss what he has learned throughout his time as a journalist, fundraiser, and business professional and how they all require communicating ethically. BBB Landing Page:
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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45:58
The Key of Corporate Protection Is... Culture?
Blake sits down with security expert and CEO of Leonum Advisors, Bobby Brumfield, to discuss the ethical questions surrounding corporate security. You might be surprised by his position that corporate security doesn't start with cameras and ala...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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45:07
Vaccine Mandates In the Workplace, Are Business Ethics Involved?
Blake and Ralph Kellogg, the assistant vice president of HR at Lutheran Family Services, sit down to discuss the ethical questions surrounding vaccine mandates in the workplace. Guest Bio: Ralph Kellogg serves as the Ass...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:04:53
Relationships and Equity, a Cornerstone of Business Ethics
Jamar and Blake sit down to discuss the role relationships play in business and community development, as well as the importance of people having equity in their work and communities.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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48:00