The Executives' Exchange

The Executives' Club of Chicago, hosted by Margaret Mueller
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The Executives' Exchange

The Executives' Exchange is a podcast of the Executives' Club of Chicago, the city's premier membership organization and business forum. Each episode unlocks the keys to success from distinguished executives in the Chicago region through real stories of triumphs and failures, meaning connections and lessons learned in their leadership journeys. The Executives' Exchange is hosted by Margaret Mueller. Sponsored by Shure Incorporated

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    Episode 072 – Satya Nadella, Chairman & CEO, Microsoft

    In this episode of the Executives’ Exchange, which was recorded in front of a live audience on November 19, 2024, we feature our International Executive of the Year – Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO of Microsoft. Nadella discusses the strategies and culture that have propelled Microsoft to become a global leader in technology. He is joined by guest host, Penny Pritzker, the founder and chairman of PSP Partners and Microsoft Board Member.   00:00 – Intro 01:25 – Keys to Transformation with AI 04:54 – 3 Platforms Microsoft is Building 08:22 - Leadership in Adopting AI 12:45 – Maximize Platforms While Mitigating Risk 14:41 – Cascade to Aspiring Goals 18:50 – Advice for Chicago 22:45 – Empathy as a Leader 24:28 – Leadership Qualities for Massive Shifts 26:45 – Thank You 26:49 – Outro   Episode Link: Microsoft Guest Host: Penny Pritzker, Founder and Chairman, PSP Partners Producer: Eva Penar, Chief Content & Communications Officer, The Executives’ Club of Chicago      Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.    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.   Find Shure on: Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram

    28 min

  2. 11/12/2024

    Episode 071 – Brooke Skinner Ricketts, Co-Founder and President, Beyond Barriers

    On this episode of the Executives’ Exchange, we are ecstatic to welcome Brooke Skinner Ricketts, Co-Founder and President of Beyond Barriers. Brooke is a natural leader and shares her insights on leadership, resilience, and the importance of authentic personal branding during this conversation. She is joined by guest host Travis Hunter, Managing Partner of KPMG’s Chicago office and a member of the Exec Club Board of Directors.   00:00 – Intro 01:00 – Early Childhood & Introduction to Activism 03:45 – Impactful Figures of Activism 06:35 – Start of Professional Career  11:20 – Involvement in Corporate Strategy 16:15 – Letter to Younger Self 18:25 – Drive to Start Beyond Barriers 22:28 – Best Parts of Being Entrepreneurial 24:40 – Working Closely with Spouse and Aligning Values 28:25 – Working with Other Companies and What to Look For 30:45 – Changing the Environment around Diversity and Inclusion 31:55 – Potential vs. Current Performance in Individuals 36:01 – Process of Growing in One’s Journey and Battling Self-Doubt 41:05 – Realization and Pivot of Own Goals 42:35 – Significance of Being LGBQT Role Model 44:18 – Cubs Charity Involvement 46:50 – Rapid-Fire Questions 52:00 – Outro   Episode Link: Beyond Barriers   Guest Host: Travis C. Hunter Jr., Chicago Office Managing Partner, KPMG Producer: Eva Penar, Chief Content & Communications Officer, The Executives’ Club of Chicago        Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.     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.    Find Shure on: Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram

    54 min

  3. 12/11/2024

    Episode 070 – Eric Larson, Chairman and Co-CEO, Tilia Holdings

    Episode 070 – Eric Larson, Chairman and Co-CEO, Tilia Holdings  On this episode of the Executives’ Exchange, Eric Larson (Chairman and Co-CEO, Tilia Holdings), shares his journey from architecture to private equity, highlighting how creativity and integrity continue to drive his success. Tune in to hear Larson and host, Margaret Mueller (President & Chief Executive Officer, The Executives’ Club of Chicago), discuss the importance of leading with purpose and adapting to make a positive impact in the private equity industry. 00:00 - Intro 00:46 - Introduction into Private Equity Career 03:27 - The Gentleman of Private Equity 07:00 - The Evolution and Roots of the industry 11:51 - Unique role of Chicago 14:04 - Inspiration to starting Linden Capital Partners and Tilia Holdings 17:42 - Food Industry in Private Equity 18:32 - Family Farm Life 20:03 - This Year’s Harvest 20:48 - Lessons Learned and Applied to Tilia 24:56 - Incorporating ESG into Investment Decisions 27:43 - Shure Incorporated 28:10 - Quick Returns with Long Term Growth 30:53 - Is Private Equity Over? 30:30 - Disciplined Investment Approach 36:30 - Not Selling to Private Equity Firms 38:30 - Most Influential Leader 42:25 - Clean Water 42:57 - When and Where to give back 46:07 - What’s to Come 48:08 - Advice to Young Entrepreneurs 51:26 - Rapid-Fire Questions 57:04 - Outro   Episode Link: Tilia Holdings   Host: Margaret Mueller, President & Chief Executive Officer, The Executives’ Club of Chicago   Producer: Eva Penar, Chief Content & Communications Officer, The Executives’ Club of Chicago      Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.    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.   Find Shure on: Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram

    58 min

  4. 08/10/2024

    Episode 069 – Mathias Carlbaum, President and CEO, International

    Episode 069 – Mathias Carlbaum, President and CEO, International   In this episode of the Executives’ Exchange, Mathias Carlbaum, President and CEO of International, joins Travis Hunter, Managing Partner at KPMG.  After spending nearly 40 years under the name Navistar, the Lisle, Illinois based manufacturer of trucks, engines, and buses is going back to its roots as International. From its beginnings as a one-man operation in 1831 to its current strength of 15,000 employees, Mathias leverages his international experience while honoring the company’s local legacy.   00:00 – Intro 00:48 –Address the Navistar/International Name Change 2:35 – Background of Mathias Carlbaum 3:57 – International Experience Impact on Leadership Style 6:05 – Inspiration to Pursue Career 8:02 – Impact of Mentors 11:25 – Leadership Impacted by Army 14:15 – Observations and Views for International 20:25 – Technology in Automotive Industry 25:06 – Managing Stakeholder Expectations 29:24 – Legacy 34:30 – Most Rewarding Experiences 38:40 – Teaching the Next Generation 42:50 – Rapid-Fire Questions 47:06 – Outro   Episode Link: International   Guest Host: Travis C. Hunter Jr., Chicago Office Managing Partner, KPMG Producer: Eva Penar, Chief Content & Communications Officer, The Executives’ Club of Chicago      Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.    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.   Find Shure on: Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram

    48 min

  5. 10/09/2024

    Episode 068 - Karen Lynch, President and CEO, CVS Health

    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     Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.    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.   Find Shure on: Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram

    31 min

  6. 13/08/2024

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

    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     Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.    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.   Find Shure on: Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram

    50 min

  7. 09/07/2024

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

    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      Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.     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.    Find Shure on: Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram

    49 min

  8. 18/06/2024

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

    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        Subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.     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.    Find Shure on: Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram

    57 min
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The Executives' Exchange is a podcast of the Executives' Club of Chicago, the city's premier membership organization and business forum. Each episode unlocks the keys to success from distinguished executives in the Chicago region through real stories of triumphs and failures, meaning connections and lessons learned in their leadership journeys. The Executives' Exchange is hosted by Margaret Mueller. Sponsored by Shure Incorporated

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