Amanda Lannert, CEO of Jellyvision will discuss how you grow a startup versus scale a large company and embody a strong organization culture that is all about behavior. Tune in to hear Amanda weigh in on the cadence of promotions and title changes and how to leverage workforce disruption for a happier life.

Host of this episode: Margaret Mueller, CEO & President of the Executives' Club of Chicago

1:00 – Recap of moments before the shutdown 3:09 –Discussion on introversion from the pandemic 3:54 – Becoming CEO of Jellyvision 8:20 – Most surprising part of becoming CEO 9:39 – What comes first, title or promotion? 11:10 – Toughest decisions for leadership during disruption/crisis 17:10 – Building a strong company culture—startup vs larger organization 21:23 – Leading with purpose and creativity 23:35 – Discussion on Chicago's role in Jellyvision's success 25:51 – How can Chicago be better/different? 28:39 – Technology leadership, borderless leadership with remote work and long-term strategy 32:31 – Younger workers and blank slate opportunity – who will and won't take advantage of COVID reset? 35:20 – Breaking the concept of "the ideal worker" and changing the narrative 37:42 – Discuss Amanda's diverse educational background and concept of "learn how to learn" 40:29 – CEOs as lifelong learners, staying curious 41:33 – Discussion on wellbeing during the pandemic 43:22 – Amanda's hope & curiosity for the future

Host of this episode: Margaret Mueller, CEO & President of the Executives' Club of Chicago

Producer: Eva Penar, Chief Content & Communications Officer, the Executives' Club of Chicago

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