A global pandemic, followed by civil unrest over racial injustice. This episode was recorded on June 3, 2020 and features a conversation with Birgit Klohs, President and CEO of The Right Place. Birgit shares her insights about leading through these historic times.

The twelfth episode in the COVID-19 series features a conversation with Kevin Lobo – Chairman and CEO of Stryker. Kevin shares about leading Stryker through the COVID-19 crisis, and what is required to bring innovations rapidly to market.

The eleventh episode in the COVID-19 series features a conversation with Fred Upton – US House of Representatives for Southwest Michigan’s Sixth Congressional District and former Chairman of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Fred shares what it has been like in congress, how to lead and build consensus amidst competitive perspectives, and advice to businesses as they look toward re-opening.

The tenth episode in the COVID-19 series features a conversation with Patti Poppe – President and CEO of Consumers Energy. Patti announces a partnership with Consumers Energy, Google, and Uplight, and shares the importance of purpose, values, and leadership in bringing this innovation to market.

The ninth episode in the COVID-19 series features a conversation with John Green – Chairman and CEO of Revolution Farms, Chairman of Cirkul and Odyssey, and former Executive Chairman of Founders Brewing. John speaks to managing cash, how this crisis is impacting indoor agriculture, and how he leads multiple companies through this crisis.

The eighth episode in the COVID-19 series features a conversation with Fred Minturn – Group CEO and Executive Chairman at MSX International. Fred discusses how the automotive sector is responding to the crisis and his thoughts on the future.

The seventh episode in the COVID-19 series features a conversation with Todd Sanford – CEO and president of Sanford Financial Services. Todd shares how his firm has pivoted, the problems this crisis exposes as it comes to financial literacy, and predictions for the future.

The sixth episode in the COVID-19 series features a conversation with Kevin Carmody – Senior Partner at McKinsey and a leader of McKinsey’s Transformation Practice. Kevin shares his insights on how senior management teams are reacting and his advice on managing risk, cash, and innovation during this crisis.

The fifth episode in the COVID-19 series features a conversation with Brian Calley – President of the Small Business Association of Michigan and former Lt. Governor of Michigan. Brian shares his advice to small businesses and outlines what role his office is playing to help others.

The fourth episode in the COVID-19 series features a conversation with Gordie Kosch – CEO, President, and Owner of Kosch Dining Solutions. The pandemic has hit food services and hospitality exceptionally hard. Gordie shares the rapidly unfolding trials and tribulations of leading an organization in the bullseye of the crisis.