The Executives' Exchange

Tune in as Karen Lynch, CEO of CVS Health, and Michael Pykosz, CEO of Oak Street Health, discuss their objectives in improving health care across the United States. Gain insights into their strategies for expanding access and reducing costs, especially within underserved communities. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience on November 7, 2023.

00:00 – Intro

1:12 – Karen's first job

2:00 – How she recharges

4:05 – Rapid fire questions

5:19 – Long term vision for CVS

9:02 – Acquiring Oak Street Health

15:08 – How AI fits into health care

17:40 – A word from our sponsors, Shure

18:22 – How CVS takes on challenges with health inequities

23:02 – Karen's leadership philosophy

28:04 – What has made her so successful

31:11 – Outro

Episode Link: CVS | Oak Street Health

Guest Host: Michael Pykosz, CEO, Oak Street Health

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

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Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Shure Incorporated.

For nearly 100 years, Shure Incorporated has developed best-in-class audio products that provide high-quality performance, reliability and value. Headquartered in Niles, Illinois, our history of innovation and expertise in acoustics, wireless technology, and more enables us to deliver seamless, transparent audio experiences to a global audience. Our diverse product line includes world-class wired and wireless microphones, networked audio systems and signal processors, conferencing and discussion systems, software, a loudspeaker, and award-winning earphones and headphones.

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Episode 067 – Aamir Paul, Schneider Electric North America & Gil Quiniones, ComEd

Discover what the future of energy can look like on our latest episode of the Executives' Exchange. Aamir Paul, President & CEO of Schneider Electric North America, Gil C. Quiniones, CEO of ComEd and guest host, Jennifer Scanlon, President & CEO, UL Solutions discuss how they are meeting growing energy needs in innovative and sustainable ways. This conversation was recorded in front of a live audience on January 24, 2024.

00:00 – Intro

3:20 – How electrification is countering climate change

7:34 – Schneider introduction

10:28 – ComEd introduction

12:53 – Government incentives driving energy efficiency

15:52 – Getting to a net zero demand

18:10 - ComEd's approach to the growing demand for energy efficiency

26:26 – Schneider efforts in sustainability and reducing carbon emissions

30:35 – A word from our sponsor, Shure

31:40 – Sustainability roadmaps

37:35 – Barriers to electrifying everything

44:25 – What you can do to ease the transition to electricity and energy sustainability

48:38 – Outro

Episode Link: ComEd | Schneider Electric

Guest Host: Jennifer Scanlon, President & CEO, UL Solutions

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

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Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Shure Incorporated.

For nearly 100 years, Shure Incorporated has developed best-in-class audio products that provide high-quality performance, reliability and value. Headquartered in Niles, Illinois, our history of innovation and expertise in acoustics, wireless technology, and more enables us to deliver seamless, transparent audio experiences to a global audience. Our diverse product line includes world-class wired and wireless microphones, networked audio systems and signal processors, conferencing and discussion systems, software, a loudspeaker, and award-winning earphones and headphones.

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Episode 066 – Jenny Just, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, PEAK6 Investments

On this episode of the Executives' Exchange, Jenny Just, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at PEAK6 Investments, sits down with guest host Chris Schyvinck, CEO of Shure Incorporated. They explore Jenny's journey to become one of America's self-made female billionaires and the secrets she learned while playing poker.

00:00 – Intro

00:55 – Early Childhood background – how it shaped her

05:15 – Early Career Journey

11:50 – Prioritizing Investments

15:18 – Motherhood Influences on Entrepreneurship

19:20 – How Brands Under Peak6 Support Its Vision

23:10 – Penson & Apex Aquisition

27:25 – Trends Happening Today

32:13 – Challenges for Peak6

33:03 – Why Poker is Important

35:00 – Teaching Poker to Women; "Poker Power"

39:38 – Creating Womens Trading Program

42:26 – Last Thoughts

45:35 – Rapid Fire Questions

48:25 – Outro

Episode Link: PEAK6

Guest Host: Christine Schyvinck, CEO, Shure Incorporated

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

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Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Shure Incorporated. For nearly 100 years, Shure Incorporated has developed best-in-class audio products that provide high-quality performance, reliability and value. Headquartered in Niles, Illinois, our history of innovation and expertise in acoustics, wireless technology, and more enables us to deliver seamless, transparent audio experiences to a global audience. Our diverse product line includes world-class wired and wireless microphones, networked audio systems and signal processors, conferencing and discussion systems, software, a loudspeaker, and award-winning earphones and headphones.

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Episode 065 – Kevin Warren, President and CEO, Chicago Bears

Today on the Executives' Exchange, we have the privilege of sitting down with Kevin Warren, President of the Chicago Bears, to gain valuable insights into the world of sports management. Kevin shares compelling stories about his early career and life, painting a comprehensive picture of the drive and accomplishments that define his success today.

00:00 – Intro

1:03 – Early Childhood background

8:39 – Meaning of mentorship and focus

14:49 - Early career journey

21:39 – Starting his sports firm

24:52 – Biggest accomplishment

30:41 – Shore Sponsorship

31:27 – Approaching leadership

36:06 – Changing the Big Ten

38:18 - Fostering culture on and off the field

45:12 – What advice would you have for someone who wants to go into sports

00:00 – Rapid Fire Questions

50:30 – First thing he does when he wakes up in the morning

50:50 – Favorite life quote

51:17 – Last movie he saw in the theater

52:02 – Favorite Chicago restaurant

53:40 – If you could buy a plane ticket right now, where would you go

54:34 – Favorite Super Bowl snack

55:58 - Outro

Episode Link: Chicago Bears

Guest Host: Travis C. Hunter Jr., Chicago Office Managing Partner, KPMG

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

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Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Shure Incorporated. For nearly 100 years, Shure Incorporated has developed best-in-class audio products that provide high-quality performance, reliability and value. Headquartered in Niles, Illinois, our history of innovation and expertise in acoustics, wireless technology, and more enables us to deliver seamless, transparent audio experiences to a global audience. Our diverse product line includes world-class wired and wireless microphones, networked audio systems and signal processors, conferencing and discussion systems, software, a loudspeaker, and award-winning earphones and headphones.

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Episode 064 – Ari Levy, Founder and CEO, SHIFT

In today's episode of The Executives' Exchange, we have the pleasure of speaking with Ari Levy, Founder and CEO of SHIFT. Ari delves into his life and career, discussing the profound influence of his childhood values on his passion for advocacy and health. He also shares insights from his early career experiences that fueled his journey into the business world, ultimately leading to the creation of SHIFT, a concierge primary care practice in River North.

00:00 - Intro

00:45 - Early Background

3:05 - How did his childhood values shape him as a business owner?

4:59 - Education/career background and how it weaves together with his current career

12:15 – Childhood health issues

14:50 – Power of advocacy

18:19 – Working with athletes

23:03 – Developing your skills and wellth

24:06 – Approach on educating people on wellth

27:31 - How do you get the disciplines in your business to collaborate and deliver results

30:22 – Patients' mental health importance

35:53 - AI and technology with patient impact/outcome

40:14 – Learning/using AI for improving human thinking

42:30 - What significant/changes do you see around the health ecosystem?

47:02 – Sharing values with his children and family

49:30 – Rapid fire questions

52:44 - Ari flips the script and interviews Travis

55:18 – Outro

Episode Link: SHIFT

Guest Host: Travis C. Hunter Jr., Chicago Office Managing Partner, KPMG

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

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Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Shure Incorporated. For nearly 100 years, Shure Incorporated has developed best-in-class audio products that provide high-quality performance, reliability and value. Headquartered in Niles, Illinois, our history of innovation and expertise in acoustics, wireless technology, and more enables us to deliver seamless, transparent audio experiences to a global audience. Our diverse product line includes world-class wired and wireless microphones, networked audio systems and signal processors, conferencing and discussion systems, software, a loudspeaker, and award-winning earphones and headphones.

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Episode 063 – Steven Malony, CEO, Belkin

On this episode of the Executives' Exchange we are honored to be joined by a versatile role model who broadened his mindset abroad, Steven Malony, CEO of Belkin. He is known for his many different roles and international experience which make him a strong and well-rounded business executive. Hear how a new perspective can really help strengthen and form a leader. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience on October 3, 2023.

00:00 – Intro

0:57 – Steven's personal background

2:53 – How he got into Sales

5:06 – Career timeline

6:38 – Advice for international assignments

8:22 – Which experience best prepared you for your role as CEO?

9:38 – Transition to CEO

12:23 – Company rebranding

14:16 – What is next for technology?

15:53 – How to know what technology to invest in next?

18:01 – How Falcon decided to go into audio products

20:49 – Managing working with competitors

22:40 – Word from our sponsor, Shure

23:32 – How COVID-19 affected business strategies

29:42 – Energy efficiency and sustainability

36:18 – Advice for CEOs

40:40 – How he prioritizes company initiatives

42:00 – His favorite product

43:00 – Outro

Episode Link: Belkin

Guest Host: Chris Corley, Chief Commercial and Operating Officer, CDW

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

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Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Shure Incorporated. For nearly 100 years, Shure Incorporated has developed best-in-class audio products that provide high-quality performance, reliability and value. Headquartered in Niles, Illinois, our history of innovation and expertise in acoustics, wireless technology, and more enables us to deliver seamless, transparent audio experiences to a global audience. Our diverse product line includes world-class wired and wireless microphones, networked audio systems and signal processors, conferencing and discussion systems, software, a loudspeaker, and award-winning earphones and headphones.

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Episode 062 – Laurent Therivel, President and CEO, USCellular

On this episode, we have the privilege of discovering the leadership journey of USCellular's President and CEO, Laurent Therivel. LT shares the origin story of his love for telecommunications and how he balances that passion with his family. Explore the future of communication, USCellular, and LT with us on the Executives' Exchange!

00:00 – Intro

01:10 – Early life & young leadership

05:20 – Therivel's journey in the Marines & passion for telecommunications.

10:42 – Life after the Marines

11:48 – Journey to USCellular & family life

16:10 – Path to CEO & finding your role

20:18 – Navigating through COVID-19 & "Undercover Boss"

27:30 – Revisions & rewards after "Undercover Boss"

30:51 – Message from our sponsor, Shure

31:23 – Radio networks & spectrums

38:16 – Corporate initiatives & responsibility with technology

43:41 – The power of social media

49:56 – Establishing strong government relationships

53:32 – Next chapters in life and business

54:48 – Rapid Fire Questions

57:14 – Outro

Episode Link: USCelluar

Host: Margaret Mueller, President & Chief Executive Officer, The Executives' Club of Chicago

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

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Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Shure Incorporated. For nearly 100 years, Shure Incorporated has developed best-in-class audio products that provide high-quality performance, reliability and value. Headquartered in Niles, Illinois, our history of innovation and expertise in acoustics, wireless technology, and more enables us to deliver seamless, transparent audio experiences to a global audience. Our diverse product line includes world-class wired and wireless microphones, networked audio systems and signal processors, conferencing and discussion systems, software, a loudspeaker, and award-winning earphones and headphones.

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Episode 061 – Debra A. Cafaro, Chairman and CEO, Ventas Inc.

On this episode of the Executives' Exchange, Debra A. Cafaro, Chairman and CEO of Ventas Inc. discusses the importance of recognizing and leveraging one's unique and professional strengths. Known as the longest-standing female CEO of an S&P 500 company, get inspired by Debra's indelible impact on the real estate industry through her strategic foresight and long-standing track record of success in the business world.

00:00 – Intro

01:36 – Cafaro's strong upbringing

07:30 – Decision to pursue becoming a lawyer

12:21 – Taking a risk to join the business side

16:50 – Discussing real estate investment trusts

19:40 – The journey to Ventas

23:23 – Cafaro's perspective on specs

25:05 – Main responsibilities as CEO

25:13 – Message from our sponsor, Shure

25:44 – Career path to CEO

28:30 – Lessons learned from self-doubt

30:23 – Leading Ventas through hardships

37:41 – Tailwinds & Headwinds of Ventas

41:28 – Ventas OI (operational insights)

44:16 – Cafaro civic leadership & philanthropy in Chicago

47:57 – Prioritization to give back to your community

52:04 – Rapid fire questions

53:19 – Outro

Episode Link: Ventas Inc.

Host: Margaret Mueller, President & Chief Executive Officer, The Executives' Club of Chicago

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

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Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Shure Incorporated. For nearly 100 years, Shure Incorporated has developed best-in-class audio products that provide high-quality performance, reliability and value. Headquartered in Niles, Illinois, our history of innovation and expertise in acoustics, wireless technology, and more enables us to deliver seamless, transparent audio experiences to a global audience. Our diverse product line includes world-class wired and wireless microphones, networked audio systems and signal processors, conferencing and discussion systems, software, a loudspeaker, and award-winning earphones and headphones.

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Episode 060 - Richard Edelman, Chief Executive Officer, Edelman

We welcome back Richard Edelman, CEO of Edelman, to discuss the Edelman Trust Barometer a second year in a row. The 2024 findings explore the collision of trust, innovation, and politics in an era of rapid innovation. In this episode, we'll dive into how institutional leaders can build trust as stewards of change and support the innovations that will power our future. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience on February 7, 2024.

00:00 – Intro

00:56 – Trust Barometer Intro

02:53 – The power of innovation & acceptance

04:04 – Developing countries higher in trust

04:49 – Business is more trusted than other institutions

05:42 - The Midwest is the least trusting on business

06:18 – U.S. trust is falling in Southeast Asia

06:60 – The Information War

07:46 – How the pandemic has influenced trust in innovation

09:19 – Innovation is becoming politicized

10:38 – The fear of innovation being poorly managed

11:55 – AI has the potential to be the leading edge of innovation - if well-managed

12:32 – Trust in science & innovation

14:08 – Antipathy to innovation is a global phenomenon

15:46 – Implementation vs. Innovation

16:13 – Why should businesses partner with the government and NGOS?

16:46 – Bringing science back with society

18:37 – Message from our sponsor, Shure

19:08 – Why innovation?

20:44 – Why is the Midwest the least trusting?

21:38 – What is making people feel innovation is mismanaged?

23:10 – The importance of upskilling

23:49 – Business & government

25:18 – Trust in Science & Vaccines

26:28 – The global phenomenon of trust

27:30 – Trust in social media & news

28:10 – Business partnering with government

29:27 – A warning to brands seeking attention

20:41 - Outro

Episode Link: Edelman | 2024 Trust Barometer

Guest: Richard Edelman, Chief Executive Officer, Edelman

Host: Margaret Mueller, President & Chief Executive Officer, The Executives' Club of Chicago

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

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Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Shure Incorporated. For nearly 100 years, Shure Incorporated has developed best-in-class audio products that provide high-quality performance, reliability and value. Headquartered in Niles, Illinois, our history of innovation and expertise in acoustics, wireless technology, and more enables us to deliver seamless, transparent audio experiences to a global audience. Our diverse product line includes world-class wired and wireless microphones, networked audio systems and signal processors, conferencing and discussion systems, software, a loudspeaker, and award-winning earphones and headphones.

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Episode 059 – D.G. Macpherson, Chairman and CEO, W.W. Grainger

Tune in to the Executives' Exchange as we welcome Grainger's visionary Chairman and CEO, D.G. Macpherson. As the leader behind one of Fortune 100's best companies to work for, D.G. shares how he expanded his business for the future while becoming more connected to customers. Hear about D.G.'s journey from the US Air Force to Grainger.

00:00 – Intro

01:01 – Macpherson's upbringing & family history

03:52 – Macpherson's path to the military

06:10 – Experience before Grainger

09:48 – The pathway to CEO

12:38 – Leading Grainger through challenges

16:50– The Grainger Edge

20:09 – Addition of technology

23:03 – Development in leadership talents

26:01 – Message from our sponsor, Shure

26:34– The future of Grainger

29:25 – Expanding on AI

32:16 – Rapid Fire Questions

39:40 – Outro

Episode Link: Grainger

Host: Margaret Mueller, President & Chief Executive Officer, The Executives' Club of Chicago

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

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Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Shure Incorporated. For nearly 100 years, Shure Incorporated has developed best-in-class audio products that provide high-quality performance, reliability and value. Headquartered in Niles, Illinois, our history of innovation and expertise in acoustics, wireless technology, and more enables us to deliver seamless, transparent audio experiences to a global audience. Our diverse product line includes world-class wired and wireless microphones, networked audio systems and signal processors, conferencing and discussion systems, software, a loudspeaker, and award-winning earphones and headphones.

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