Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers

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Chambers Talks features conversations between John Chambers, former Executive Chairman and CEO of Cisco and current Founder and CEO of JC2 Ventures, and other leading industry executives and CEOs. John and his guests cover everything from digital transformation, to company strategies, to surviving crises, and beyond. Tune in quarterly for invaluable insights about how to disrupt yourself as a leader and make a good company a great one.

  1. Chambers Talks Episode 31: AI at Work with Carmine Di Sibio, Former Global Chairman and CEO of EY

    JUL 8

    Chambers Talks Episode 31: AI at Work with Carmine Di Sibio, Former Global Chairman and CEO of EY

    AI is transforming the world of business, creating new opportunities for growth, innovation, and social good. But organizations are still finding it challenging to strategically harness the power of AI and apply it to their specific goals. On episode 31 of Chambers Talks, former EY Global Chairman and CEO Carmine Di Sibio talks with John about how the firm is leveraging AI to create long-term value for its people, clients, and the world. Listen for more on #AIatWork, the evolving role of the CEO, and the art of directness.

    38 min
  2. Chambers Talks Episode 30: The Future of the World Economy with Ajay Banga of The World Bank

    MAR 26

    Chambers Talks Episode 30: The Future of the World Economy with Ajay Banga of The World Bank

    Ajay Banga was chosen as The World Bank’s 14th President in 2023 by President Joe Biden. On the first Chambers Talks episode of 2024, Ajay joins John to talk about where the world is heading and how The World Bank’s new mission under Ajay’s leadership will help us get there. The two discuss the impact of digitization on the world, specifically in developing nations, visions for the future, how innovation can shape the future of our global economy, and more.

    35 min
  3. Chambers Talks Episode 29: Embracing the New Digital Frontier with Philippe Wahl of La Poste Groupe

    2023-08-21

    Chambers Talks Episode 29: Embracing the New Digital Frontier with Philippe Wahl of La Poste Groupe

    Confronted with a dramatic decrease in traditional mail due to the advent of digital communications, French postal service company, La Poste Groupe, was faced with the reality of disrupting or getting disrupted. By embracing the new digital frontier via startup partnerships, portfolio diversification, and digital education for employees, France’s oldest company has managed to not just survive but thrive in this new era. On episode 29 of Chambers Talks, La Poste Groupe CEO Philippe Wahl talks with John about France’s digital revolution and how La Poste Groupe’s greatest asset – trust – enabled its transformation.

    32 min
  4. Chambers Talks Episode 28: The Importance of Identifying Product Market Fits with Emerging Tech with Peggy Johnson of Magic Leap

    2023-05-31

    Chambers Talks Episode 28: The Importance of Identifying Product Market Fits with Emerging Tech with Peggy Johnson of Magic Leap

    Tech has the power to solve market problems – but CEOs need to ensure they identify the appropriate and realistic product market fits and not get distracted by hype cycles. For episode 28 of Chambers Talks, John speaks with someone who has done this incredibly well in the world of augmented reality: Peggy Johnson, CEO of Magic Leap. Through her unique expertise in engineering and passion for explaining technical topics to non-technical business leaders, Peggy and her team successfully shifted business models and are leading the future of AR for the enterprise. Peggy shares predictions for what comes next, actionable insights, leadership lessons, and more with John and his listeners.

    38 min
  5. Chambers Talks Episode 27: Achieving the American Dream with Hock Tan of Broadcom

    2023-04-19

    Chambers Talks Episode 27: Achieving the American Dream with Hock Tan of Broadcom

    If you’re looking for a prime example of the American Dream, look no further than President & CEO of Broadcom, Hock Tan. 50 years ago, Hock arrived in America with a plan to get a great education and never stopped pursuing his own American Dream. From working at General Motors and PepsiCo, to leading several semiconductor companies, Hock knows the value of staying open to new, exciting opportunities. Today, he is taking that mentality and applying it to Broadcom, where, as Hock shares on episode 27 of Chambers Talks, innovative ideas and “moonshots” abound.

    28 min
  6. Chambers Talks Episode 26: The Process of Reinventing Yourself with Arvind Krishna of IBM

    2023-04-11

    Chambers Talks Episode 26: The Process of Reinventing Yourself with Arvind Krishna of IBM

    Over the past five years, big changes have taken place at IBM. Under the leadership of Chairman & CEO, Arvind Krishna, IBM has renewed its approach to innovation with acquisitions, investments in emerging tech, and ultimately ignited an exciting new energy throughout the organization. IBM is no stranger to reinvention and in the next episode of Chambers Talks, Arvind talks with John about his advice for navigating current disruptions, the remarkable potential of new technologies, and more.

    36 min
  7. Chambers Talks Episode 25: Embedding Innovation Into Your Company DNA With Raj Subramaniam of FedEx

    2023-03-06

    Chambers Talks Episode 25: Embedding Innovation Into Your Company DNA With Raj Subramaniam of FedEx

    John is joined by friend and fellow tech disruptor Raj Subramaniam to discuss stepping into the role of President and CEO of the iconic FedEx. The greatest companies can often be the most difficult to change, yet over the past 50 years FedEx has continuously evolved to meet the needs of the world around us. From the company’s legacy of innovation and its commitment to finding significant points of differentiation for its customers, Raj shares how FedEx will leverage its vast physical network and emerging technologies to continue leading market transitions for years to come.

    32 min

  8. 2023-02-21

    Chambers Talks Episode 24: Tech for Good with Dr. Lisa Su, Chair and CEO of AMD

    Dr. Lisa Su, Chair and CEO of AMD, joins John on the podcast to discuss what “tech for good” truly means in practice. With a solid internal innovation engine, a knack for executing strategic acquisitions, and a plan for engaging in more public-private partnerships, Dr. Su and her team are hyper-focused on finding opportunities to use emerging technologies, like AI, to tackle the world’s toughest challenges. Dr. Su highlights the importance of communication, describes how she really feels about feedback, and outlines exactly how organizations can do their part to address the issues of diversity and inclusion in all industries, including the tech industry.

    28 min
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Chambers Talks features conversations between John Chambers, former Executive Chairman and CEO of Cisco and current Founder and CEO of JC2 Ventures, and other leading industry executives and CEOs. John and his guests cover everything from digital transformation, to company strategies, to surviving crises, and beyond. Tune in quarterly for invaluable insights about how to disrupt yourself as a leader and make a good company a great one.

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