C-Suite Conversations
Season 9
Success is rooted in the strength of the team. CEO Jason Buechel says this is among the reasons why Whole Foods Market is able to offer a unique shopping experience to its customers. Jason emphasizes the importance of understanding the operations of a business and having a connection to the industry, the customers, and the employees.
Few brands are as recognizable as Pepsi. Todd Kaplan, Pepsi’s Chief Marketing Officer, joins Scott to discuss the ins and outs of guiding an iconic brand. Todd shares insights on lifestyle marketing, connecting with consumers, data-driven decision-making, brand identity, and the “Three Truths” of effective creative strategy.
Creating cultures where we are all celebrated rather than tolerated is a passion of Jennifer McCollum, CEO of Linkage and author of In Her Own Voice: A Woman’s Rise to CEO. Jennifer explores the challenges and hurdles that women face in their journey to leadership positions, emphasizing the need for organizations to create inclusive cultures where women can thrive.
Procter & Gamble’s Chief Communications Officer, Damon Jones has a pretty clear message for those seeking career success: be deliberate, be bold, and always be learning. Damon’s nearly 30-year career at P&G has afforded him plenty of opportunities to do each of these things, as well as developed in him a genuine fondness for effective communication practices.
The mission, vision, and values are the lifeblood of an organization. AdventHealth President and CEO Terry Shaw offers up one of the most insightful interviews yet on C-suite Conversations, sharing his strategies for leading with curiosity, adaptability, and authenticity. Terry vulnerably discusses his own strengths and weaknesses as a leader throughout his four-decade career with AdventHealth.
Join the Vice President of Thought Leadership at The Center for Leadership Studies, Sam Shriver, as he shares meaningful insights on leadership. Sam speaks to the importance of adjusting leadership styles based on the individual and the task at hand, and discusses how to approach some of the challenges leaders are facing in organizations today.
Start building yourself bigger pockets today by spending less, earning more, investing, and creating. Join the CEO and President of BiggerPockets.com, Scott Trench, as he delves into the importance of financial independence and the role of real estate investing in achieving that goal.
The moment she decided to be comfortable with who she was created to be, flaws and all, was an absolute game changer for Ukonwa Kuzi-Orizu Ojo. The CEO and founder of Zaia Ventures shares her diverse career journey, from starting in finance to transitioning into brand management, as an illustration of the importance of authenticity and being true to yourself in building your personal brand.
Humility, love, and service are at the heart of every intentional leadership decision Alan Mulally has made. The former CEO of Boeing and Ford shares his insights on creating a psychologically safe environment in the workplace, the principles of effective leadership, and the significance of collaboration.
Forbes Media Group CEO Mike Federle joins C-suite Conversations for a discussion on trust in journalism and media and the importance of curiosity and relationship-building in leadership.