Across the U.S. and the world, people have hit the streets to demonstrate for an end to systemic racism and police brutality. In this episode of Deciding Factors, Dr. Michael Jeffries, a professor of American Studies at Wellesley College, discusses why this time things seem different than in the past and what we need to understand as professionals to chart a path forward for our organizations. 

In this episode, Dr. Betsey Stevenson, former Chief Economist of the U.S. Department of Labor, discusses how COVID-19 has impacted the job market, where it might go, and what it might look like after the pandemic. She talks about how, as industries adapt to the new normal, jobs themselves may change and what government can do to help workers adapt.

In this episode, Ben Baldanza, the former CEO of Spirit Airlines, talks about the state of the airline industry; what it will take for airlines to survive the COVID-19 downturn and what managing for the future of air travel might look like. In their discussion, Ben and Eric talk about the biggest decisions that airlines are facing, and what we might see as the new normal for passengers. 

In this episode, Ron Klain, the former United Sates Ebola response coordinator under President Obama, discusses the U.S. response to the COVID-19 pandemic and what we have learned from the current state that can help us contend with a future resurgence. He talks about the importance of official communication and how a quicker future response will mitigate both health and economic risks.

Are hospitals prepared for the COVID-19 pandemic? In this podcast, the Hon. Dr. David Shulkin talks about hospital staffing, equipment shortages, and how hospitals might look after COVID-19. He discusses the importance of strong leadership, and how we must always be prepared for the worst case scenario.  

In this episode, the Hon. Dr. Mark Dybul, former Global AIDS Coordinator, discusses the importance of regarding the COVID-19 pandemic as a true global crisis. The only way to make complex decisions is to collaborate and learn across borders. We can return to normalcy if we coordinate our efforts, initiate significant testing procedures, and operate systematically in the weeks and months ahead.  

COVID-19 is both a public health crisis that has unleashed an economic crisis both in the U.S. and abroad. In this episode, Deciding Factors brings you Hon. Sarah Bloom Raskin, former U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary and former member of the Board of Governors at the Federal Reserve Board. Sarah talks about these unprecedented times and the decisions that the Federal government is making about our future. 

In this uncertain time, it’s increasingly difficult to motivate ourselves, let alone our teams. In this episode, Deciding Factors brings you Neel Doshi, author of the New York Times Bestseller, "Primed to Perform: How to Build the Highest Performing Cultures Through the Science of Total Motivation." Neel breaks down the decisions we need to make around motivation, inspiration, and the difference between task-based management and problem solving.

GLG’s DECIDING FACTORS takes a close look decision-making, what influences it, and how to learn and apply insight to make an informed choice. Our guests are experts in their fields with impressive records of decision-making in business, government, journalism, academia, and finance. In every episode, we’ll dive into the world these experts know and draw out the insights that can help you navigate the decisions you make.