Firm Beliefs

Bob Pearson sits down with John MacPhee (CEO of The Jed Foundation) to discuss how having a chip on his shoulder motivated him to succeed, why mental wellness requires a holistic approach, and what he's learned about balancing internal and external pressures as a CEO.

Cortney Stapleton sits down with Sarah Chavarria (President and incoming CEO of Delta Dental) to discuss how she built a career based on creating value, her passion for helping people find success through change, and her mission to empower and educate women on menopause's impact on oral health.

Bob Pearson chats with Renata Policicio (Senior Vice President of Global Streaming Research at Warner Bros. Discovery) and Janay Battle (Director at iSpot.Tv) to discuss the importance of learning from the ground up and finding motivation in the challenges we face.

Cortney Stapleton sits down with Janna Guinen (Executive Director of the HLTH Foundation and leader of its CSweetener mentorship program) to discuss how her work seeks to develop more diversity among healthcare leaders, why collaboration is key to success and the importance of sharing your voice.

Cortney Stapleton sits down with Margot Brandenburg (Senior Program Officer at the Ford Foundation) to talk about how her career journey led her to the largest social justice foundation in the country, her "just do the thing" mentality when it comes to getting work done and why young people shouldn't be afraid to create a job that speaks to their passions and purpose.

Bob Pearson sits down with Michael Marinello (Managing Director and Global Head of Communications for Payments at JP Morgan Chase) to discuss why age is not a precursor to success, what having a large family taught him about the importance of staying level-headed and how his passion for drumming connects with his ability to build a narrative and shape behavior.

Cortney Stapleton sits down with Shelley Zalis (CEO of The Female Quotient) to talk about her passion for equality in the workplace and experiences as a female businesswoman. Their conversation touches on the challenges of breaking the mold, why it's important to create new norms and staying persistent while following your heart.

Bob Pearson sits down with Ganesh Padmanabhan (CEO of Autonomize AI) to talk about artificial intelligence and its capacity to drive positive change. Their conversation covers how new technologies can revolutionize healthcare, what goes into starting a company, why it's critical to feel comfortable with the worst-case scenario and the importance of moving beyond technology for the sake of technology.