Management as a Liberal Art

About Management as a Liberal Art

An ongoing exploration of Peter F. Drucker’s vision of a functioning society grounded in human dignity—across life, work, and community. In this podcast, we engage with thought leaders, practitioners, and scholars to explore the evolving nature of leadership, organizations, and human potential, and to examine how these ideas translate into adaptive, innovative, and purposeful organizations that drive meaningful impact.

Publisher

Management as a Liberal Art Research Institute

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

17 Nov 2021

Latest episode

2 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

44 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Sept 2026

   The Human Side of Leadership: Lessons from Sociology, Business, and the Classroom

   In this episode of Management as a Liberal Art podcast, Dr. Byron Ramirez speaks with Dr. Richard Johnson, whose journey from sociology at UCLA to international consulting and the university classroom, offers a unique perspective on leadership, management, and organizations. Dr. Johnson shares insights into culture, leadership, organizational bureaucracy, and the challenges of managing complex organizations. He combines practical experience with scholarly insight to prepare thoughtful leaders who can positively influence their organizations and communities.

2. 

   20 May 2026

   Human-centered Decision Science: Focusing on Purpose, Ethical Responsibility, and Designing Systems for Human Needs

   In this episode of the Management as a Liberal Art podcast, Dr. Byron Ramirez speaks with Dr. Kyungchan Park to explore the evolving intersection of artificial intelligence, decision science, and human-centered decision making. Dr. Park discusses the state of AI, the importance of ethical and human-centered technology, and why leaders must balance technical expertise with critical thinking, creativity, and human judgment in an increasingly data-driven world.

3. 

   22 Apr 2026

   Crafting a Life of Impact: Management Beyond One Discipline

   In this episode of the Management as a Liberal Art podcast, Dr. Byron Ramirez speaks with Dr. Maria Akopian about her career and journey through music, television, healthcare, marketing, and academia. Dr. Akopian shares insight about creative expression, storytelling, leadership, and managing a diverse career with purpose and resilience.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 14 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

2

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

68

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