Never Stand Still

On this episode of Never Stand Still, DICK’s Sporting Goods CEO Ed Stack talked about how he eventually fell in love with the family business he never wanted to run, and how a national tragedy shaped his view of businesses’ responsibility to help solve societal issues.

On this episode of Never Stand Still, Nasdaq President and CEO Adena Friedman shared two important perspectives: that it’s important to run towards opportunities, and that companies should focus on customers, rather than competitors, to stay ahead of the curve.

On this episode of Never Stand Still, Kaiser Permanente Chairman and CEO Bernard J. Tyson shared the personal experiences that led him to pursue a professional career in healthcare and how his organization is leveraging emerging technology to improve the patient experience and prioritize prevention.

On this episode of Never Stand Still, Jim Cramer shared thoughts on the intersection of business and creativity, how he spots companies that are “winners,” and why perseverance and integrity will get you where you want to go.

On this episode of Never Stand Still, Abby Wambach shared the key moment that led to her “Wolfpack” movement, how her large family taught her teamwork, and why she decided to turn one of her lowest points into the best thing that ever happened to her.

On this episode of Never Stand Still, I spoke to Jeff Weiner, CEO of LinkedIn. I enjoyed hearing his perspectives on compassionate management, what’s on his list of things to learn, the trends he’s seeing for the future of work, how he’s overcome challenges in his career, and more.

On the final episode of Never Stand Still season one, I spoke with Sallie Krawcheck, the CEO and co-founder of Ellevest. It was inspiring to hear about Sallie’s passion for engaging more women in investing, her no-nonsense attitude for making the workplace more diverse, and her move from Wall Street to startups.

On this episode of Never Stand Still, I spoke with Joanna Coles, author of “Love Rules” and former Chief Content Officer at Hearst Magazine. I enjoyed hearing about her early passion for writing and the role she thinks trust plays in today’s media landscape. Since filming this episode, Joanna has joined CBS This Morning as their creative adviser. I’m looking forward to seeing her impact on their newsroom!

On this episode of Never Stand Still, I spoke with Chip Bergh, President and CEO of Levi Strauss & Co., about the life lessons he learned in the military, how our liberal arts educations shaped the way we lead as CEOs, and the importance of being a champion for your customers.

On this episode of Never Stand Still, I spoke with Gail McGovern, President and CEO of the American Red Cross, about the incredible work they are doing in the wake of Hurricane Florence, her journey from the business world into nonprofits, and leading with your heart as well as with your head.