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Join Janice Ellig, CEO and founder of Ellig Group, as she sits down with real leaders in this series of game-changing conversations, bespoke to fellow champions of change.Heralded by Bloomberg Businessweek as one of “The World’s Most Influential Headhunters,” Janice is often consulted for her expertise and her commitment to gender parity, inclusion, and diversity.
Think: How A 5 Letter Word Sustained A 104-Year-Old Tech Giant
Janice is joined by Arvind Krishna, CEO of IBM. Arvind discusses how the 5-letter word "Think," applies to the on-going success of the company, and how it leads in the creation, development, and manufacturing of the industry's most advanced information technologies, including computer systems, software, networking systems, storage devices, microelectronics, and AI.Tags: arvind, krishna, ibm, ceo, janice, ellig, leader, ai, software, computers, tech, giant, technology, electronics, think
37:1330/10/2024
Meet the New WNBA: How One Woman is Changing the Game
Janice is joined by Cathy Engelbert, Commissioner of the WNBA. Cathy returns to the podcast and shares the strides the WNBA has made over the past four years and the three pillars she established to guide decision-making: players first, stakeholder success, and fan engagement.Tags: basketball, ceo, coach, commissioner, ellig, inspiring, janice, mentor, motivational, partnership, podcast, wealth, wnba, women, cathyengelbert
31:0226/09/2024
Where Brand Meets Value: A Transformational Shopping Experience
Janice Ellig is joined by Stephen Yalof, president and CEO of Tanger, to discuss his successes in commercial real estate and how Tanger is using brand continuity to provide quality customer services.tags: brand, business, ceo, commercial, diversity, ellig, investment, mall, shopping, success, Tanger
32:1328/08/2024
Creating a Culture of Courageous Curiosity
Janice Ellig is joined by Heather Lavallee, CEO of Voya Financial, to discuss how Voya is leading health, wealth, and investment. Heather touches on the importance of ethical leadership and gender equality. tags: lr, janice ellig, Heather Lavallee, leadership, diversity, gender, ceo, voya, health, wealth, investment, ethical
26:3729/07/2024
Successfully Navigating Disruptive Forces
Janice Ellig is joined by Simon Freakley, CEO of AlixPartners, to discuss how AlixPartners is guiding its clients to new economic opportunities through disruptive times. tags: LR, janice ellig, simon freakley, leadership, business, economics, diversity, alixpartners, ceo, board
39:2126/06/2024
Revolutionizing Women's Health: Insights from Aspira's CEO
Janice Ellig is joined by Nicole Sandford, CEO of Aspira Women's Health, to discuss Aspira's dedication to the discovery, development, and utilization of novel high-value diagnostic and bio-analytical solutions that help physicians diagnose, treat, and improve women's gynecologic health outcomes.tags: lr, janice ellig, nicole sandford, ceo, leadership, aspira, women, health, healthcare, doctor, diagnosis, tests, research, science, biotech, hospital, diversity
33:2929/05/2024
Leadership and Growth in a Purpose-Driven Culture
Janice Ellig is joined by Kevin Lobo, CEO of Stryker, to discuss how Stryker is improving healthcare by providing innovative products and services. Kevin also discusses how Stryker's culture has allowed the company to have $20.5 billion in sales in 2023. tags: lr, janice ellig, kevin lobo, stryker, medical, device, product, service, sales, hospital, surgery, orthopedics, technology, development, research, design, value, leadership, culture, diversity
31:5924/04/2024
Reimagining Hollywood: A Journey Into Gender Equality
Janice Ellis is joined by Madeline Di Nonno, President and CEO of the Geena Davis Institute, to discuss how Madeline is pioneering change in Hollywood by examining the representation of gender, race, sexuality, disability, age, and body type on screen. tags: lr, janice ellig, madeline do nonno, president, ceo, leadership, diversity, representation, hollywood, film, movie, race, sexuality
26:5627/03/2024
The CEO's Job: Be a Compass, Not a GPS
Ken Frazier, co-chair of OneTen, joins Janice Ellig to discuss how he is leading OneTen in its mission to close the opportunity gap for Black talent and others who do not have a four-year degree. Ken also touches on the lessons he has learned from his former position as CEO of Merck. tags: lr, janice ellig, ken frazier, Merck, oneten, leadership, CEO, business, pharmacy, advocacy, research, development, growth
46:3121/02/2024
5 Years of Powerful Podcast: Game Changing Leadership Insights
Lisa Buckingham, President of Ellig Group, is joined by Janice Ellig, CEO of Ellig Group, to discuss the lessons learned after hosting over 60 podcast episodes with incredible business leaders in all sectors worldwide. Janice reflects on how each leader approached making good while doing good in their enterprise. tags: lr, janice ellig, lisa Buckingham, CEO, president, leader, business, finance, banking, technology, podcast, women, diversity, people, employees, costumers, clients
37:5725/01/2024
A Corporate and Philanthropic Journey of Impact and Empowerment
Janice Ellig is joined by Jerre Stead, founder of Stead Foundation, which has granted more than $400 million to healthcare, education, faith-based organizations, and related causes. Jerre Stead shares his extraordinary career as the CEO of 10 public companies. tags: tsou, janice ellig, jerre stead, leadership, CEO, business, companies, economy, faith, healthcare, education, philanthropy, career
41:0420/12/2023
Leap to Leader: A Corner Office Manual
Janice Ellig is Joined by Adam Bryant, Senior Managing Director and Partner at The ExCo Group, to discuss what he has learned from interviewing over 1,000 leaders. Adam explains how the ExCo Group is helping boards, executives, and teams unlock their full leadership potential and deliver high-impact performance for their enterprises.tags: lr, janice ellig, adam bryant, exco group, leadership, ceo, chro, diversity, equity, inclusion, career, work, team, performance, business, board, executive, corner office, linkedin
44:3229/11/2023
AI: A Career Co-Pilot for the Future of Work
Janice is joined by Hamoon Ekhtiari, CEO of FutureFit AI, to discuss how FutureFit AI is using machine learning to build a personalized roadmap of learning, resources, and work opportunities to successfully guide people from point A to point B in their careers. tags: lr, janice ellig, Hamoon Ekhtiari, ai, machine learning, career, leadership, resources, ceo, work, opportunity, training, roadmap, coach, technology
32:5026/10/2023
A Multigenerational Family of Entrepreneurs in the Food Industry
Janice Ellig is Joined by Erin Tolefree, President of Baldwin Richardson Foods, to discuss her family legacy of daring entrepreneurship and how she is leading Baldwin Richardson Foods by continuously pursuing purpose-driven growth. tags: lr, janice ellig, erin tolefree, Baldwin Richardson Foods, leadership, women, business, partnership, eduction, service, purpose, growth
39:2527/09/2023
Leading Through Change
Janice Ellig is joined by Douglas Peterson, CEO of S&P Global, to discuss how S&P Global is focused on powering the markets of the future. Douglas Peterson touches on his career, leadership, and purpose. tags: lr, janice ellig, douglas peterson, leadership, s&p global, ceo, board, markets, stocks, economy, planning, business, career
36:2030/08/2023
Fueling the Future: The Chevron Way
Janice Ellig is joined by Mike Wirth, Chairman and CEO of Chevron, to discuss how Chevron is developing the affordable, reliable, ever-cleaner energy that enables human progress. Mike touches on his career with Chevron and the aspirations of the company. tags: lr, janice ellig, mike wirth, chevron, gas, oil, fuel, energy, leadership, business, company
32:0326/07/2023
Leading Independence: From Transformation to Growth
Janice Ellig is joined by Judy Marks to discuss how Otis Elevator Co. manages the world's largest portfolio of over 2 billion people moved a day and over 2 million customer units maintained worldwide. tags: janice ellig, lr, judy marks, otis, elevators, engineer, science, math, leadership, empowerment, business, corporate
40:3728/06/2023
A CEO's Commitment: Thriving Communities Drive Corporate Success
Janice Ellig is joined by Tim Spence, Director, President & CEO of Fifth Third Bancorp, to discuss how Fifth Third is improving lives in the markets it serves through community involvement and how Fifth Third is continuing to be a leader in banking. tags: lr, janice ellig, tim spence, fifththird, 5/3, banking, finance, money, leadership, ceo, economics, business
44:5024/05/2023
2023 Priorities and Predictions for the C-Suite
Janice Ellig is joined by Kevin Oakes, CEO and co-founder of i4cp, to discuss how i4cp is discovering and advancing the next practices in human capital and how you can be a better leader based on industry-leading HR research. tags: lr, janice ellig, Kevin oakes, hr, business, leadership, economics, people, talent, company, search, firm, hiring
41:0920/04/2023
CEO Spotlight: Performance with Purpose
Janice Ellig is joined by Kevin Strain, President & CEO of Sun Life, to discuss how Sun Life is leading with purpose and reaching more clients by expanding its reach to new markets. tags: LR, janice ellig, Kevin strain, leadership, sunlight, economy, business, CEO, president
37:2629/03/2023
Creating Workplaces that Work for Women
Janice Ellig is joined by Lorraine Hariton, President, CEO & Board Director of Catalyst, to discuss the work that Catalyst is doing to advance women, empower women in frontline positions, and engage with men to advocate for gender equity in the workplace. tags: business, janice ellig, lorraine hariton, leadership, women, power, leadership, equity, equality, opportunity, catalyst
32:3416/02/2023
The Philanthropic Executive: Making Good While Doing Good
Janice Ellig is joined by Truett Tate, Chairman of Ellig Group, TLC Lions, Reference Point, Thinkably, and Board Director of DevClever Ltd. Discussing business as a force for positive social change through philanthropy.tags: lr, janice ellig, truett tate, business, leadership, philanthropy, ellig group, chairman, CEO
28:2619/01/2023
A CEO Who Knocks Your Socks Off
Janice is joined by David Heath, CEO of Bombas, to discuss how Bombas is achieving its mission of helping people experiencing homelessness through its one purchased, one donated business model. tags: janice ellig, David heath, bombas, socks, shirts, underwear, homeless, service, altruism, leadership, CEO, company, business, success
37:5915/12/2022
Data Solutions for Better Corporate Governance
Janice is joined by David Chun, CEO and founder of Equilar, to discuss what led him to become a master in corporate governance and board recruiting. tags: LR, jancie ellig, David chun, leadership, equilar, corporate, money, governance, executive, board, company, finance, statistics
30:2910/11/2022
Iconic Investing Insights for Turbulent Times
Janice is joined by Mike Lipper, founder of Lipper Advisory Services, to discuss investment strategies that will help you navigate turbulent times and come out ahead. Tags: LR, janice ellig, mike lipper, finance, investment, stocks, company, business, leadership, money, economy
27:2920/10/2022
An Unapologetically and Ambitious CEO
Janice Ellig is joined by Shellye Archambeau, CEO, and author of "Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers, and Create Success on Your Own Terms." Shellye touches on her career in Silicon Valley as a woman of color and how she took intelligent risks to achieve her goals. Tags: Janice Ellig, Shellye Archambeau, women, leadership, economy, CEO, business, money, career, risk, book, author
39:3215/09/2022
A Culture Carrier for a Global Courier
Janice is joined by Carol Tomé, CEO of UPS, to discuss how UPS is growing its global business by serving the logistics needs of its customers, and offering excellence and value in all that it does. tags: lr, ups, carol tome, CEO, leadership, logistics, career, economy, job, employment, business
34:2518/08/2022
Leading America's Socially Responsible Bank
Janice is joined by Priscilla Brown, President, Chief Executive Officer and Board Director of Amalgamated Bank, to discuss how Amalgamated supports sustainable organizations, progressive causes, and social justice through responsible banking. tags: LR, Lanice Ellig, Priscilla Brown, finance, bank, loan, social justice, reform, money, charity, activism, leadership
32:2421/07/2022
Culture, Tech, and the Future: A CEO's Sweet Spot
Janice is joined by Julie Sweet, Chair and CEO of Accenture, to discuss how she is leading Accenture to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Julie shares her unique journey to the C-Suite and imparts her wisdom to striving leaders. tags: LR, janice ellig, julie sweet, Accenture, business, women, leadership, fortune 500, company, CEO, mentorship, travel, ambition
32:2916/06/2022
A Bold Dream to Impact Social Equality
Janice is joined by Maurice Jones, CEO of OneTen, to discuss how OneTen is completing its mission of hiring, promoting, and advancing one million black individuals who do not hold a four-year degree. tags: LR, janice ellig, Maurice jones, black, America, jobs, money, career, family, community, college, university, promotion, money, salary, leadership, equity
30:4919/05/2022
A Latino CEO: Impacting Middle America
Janice is joined by Darren Rebelez, CEO of Casey's General Stores, to discuss how Casey's operates in the heart of the communities they serve to create a positive, local impact.tags: janice ellig, darren rebelez, caseys, leadership, business, leadership, latino, rural, money, economy, community, impact, service, LR
27:3921/04/2022
Power of Cultural Intelligence – Return on Inclusion
Janice is joined by Lili Gil Valletta, CEO and Co-Founder of CIEN+, to discuss how cultural intelligence creates deep, relevant, and meaningful connections that help companies reach their full potential. tags: LR, janice ellig, lili gil valleta, business, leadership, culture, intelligence, economy, women, corporations, CIEN, board
37:1829/03/2022
Black Women Leaders: A Competitive Advantage
Janice is joined by Robin Washington, Board director of Alphabet, Inc., Honeywell International Inc., Mastercard Foundation, Salesforce and StockX and most recently EVP & CFO Gilead Sciences., to discuss her journey and the importance of celebrating black leaders in honor of Black History Month. Gilead is a pharmaceutical giant where Robin oversaw global finance, facilities & operations, investor relations, and the information technology organization.tags: LR, janice ellig, robin Washington, biotechnology, pharmacy, research, leadership, diversity, black history month, board, c suite
31:0724/02/2022
Leading with Humility and Humor
Janice is joined by Dan Springer, CEO of DocuSign, to discuss how DocuSign is accelerating business and simplifying life for companies and people around the world through diverse leadership and empowerment. tags: LR, Dan Springer, Janice Ellig, business, DocuSign, leadership, humor, diversity, equity, inclusion, technology
34:5920/01/2022
MAG: A Modern Placemaker
Janice is joined by MaryAnne Gilmartin, Founder and CEO of MAG Partners LP, to discuss how she has been able to complete remarkable projects like the Barclays Center and The New York Times headquarters.tags: janice ellig, maryanne gilmartin, real estate, barclays center, new york times, new york, investment, mag partners, building, development
40:1316/12/2021
Purposeful Leadership Takes Flight
Janice is joined by Ted Christie, President, CEO and board director of Spirit Airlines, to discuss how Spirit has revolutionized air travel by providing high-quality service at a competitive price to its customers. Ted touches on why customers choose Spirit and how they have navigated the COVID-19 pandemic. Tags: LR, janice ellig, ted christie, spirit airlines, business, leadership, travel, airplane
28:2818/11/2021
Reimagining Cities
Janice is joined by Dan Doctoroff, Chief Executive Officer of Sidewalk Labs, to discuss how Sidewalk Labs is setting ambitious goals with developers and cities to build more sustainable, innovative, and equitable places around the world.tags: LR, janice ellig, dan doctoroff, sidewalk labs, innovation, leadership, reimagined, new york city, Olympics
33:2421/10/2021
The Power of Diversity in Private Equity
Janice is joined by Suzanne Yoon, Founder and Managing Partner at Kinzie Capital Partners, to discuss her trailblazing career in the male-dominated private equity world. Janice and Suzanne discuss how Kinzie is fulfilling its mission of advancing the use of technology, data analytics, and innovation in lower-middle market companies in the manufactured products, consumer, and business services industry. tags: LR, janice ellig, suzanne yoon, kinzie capital partners, investing, business, diversity, leadership, private equity, technology, data analytics, innovation, products
30:4616/09/2021
Pressure Makes Diamonds: Inspiring Love & Growth
Janice is joined by Gina Drosos, CEO of Signet Jewelers, to discuss how Signet helps its customers celebrate life and express love through jewelry. Gina touches on how the pandemic has changed consumer behavior forever and how Signet has focused on its online presence to meet buyers where they are. tags: LR, janice ellig, gina drosos, signet, jewelery, kay, zales, jared, sales, economy, business, money, ring, bracelet, necklace, market, demand, consumer
38:1815/07/2021
Reimagining a World with Fresher Food & Less Waste
What role does science, innovation, and technology play in the agriculture industry? Janice is joined by Clint Lewis, Chief Executive Officer at AgroFresh, to discuss how the world can produce fresher food with less waste using science-based solutions. tags: LR, agriculture, food ,livestock, agrofresh, science, technology, farming, land, national, business, leadership, economics, money, ceo, janice ellig, clint lewis
36:1717/06/2021
The Future of Capitalism: Leading with Purpose and Humanity
Janice is joined by Hubert Joly, former chairman and CEO of Best Buy, to discuss how he lead Best Buy through one of the most stunning turnarounds of the last decade. Hubert has been recognized as one of the top 10 CEOs in the US because of his focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. tags: LR, janice ellig, hubert joly, business, ceo, best buy, diversity, equity, inclusion, technology, johnson and johnson, leadership
33:2220/05/2021
Leading with Values in Finance
Janice Ellig is joined by Ranji Nagaswami, Chief Strategy and Chief Commercial Officer at SVP Global, to discuss why value-based leaders in the finance industry are imperative for a strong society. tags: lr, janice ellig, Ranji Nagaswami, finance, business, values, moral, money, economy, taxes, job, success, career, leadership, women, gender parity, diversity
33:5215/04/2021
Johnson & Johnson: A One-Dose Vaccine Victory
Johnson & Johnson's one-dose COVID-19 vaccine has greatly simplified the vaccine rollout. Janice Ellig is joined by Alex Gorsky, CEO of Johnson & Johnson, to discuss his journey to CEO, equity in healthcare, and Johnson & Johnson's revolutionary vaccine success.tags: LR, vaccine, johnson and johnson, jj, equity, diversity, alex gorsky, janice ellig, corona virus, COVID-19, pandemic, global health, inclusion, economy, business, science, medicine
34:3618/03/2021
A Legendary Trailblazer
Janice Ellig is joined by Barbara Novick, co-founder and former Vice Chairman of BlackRock, recently transitioned to Senior Advisor. On this episode, they discuss Barbara's legendary career in finance on Wall Street and the continued success of BlackRock. tags: lr, finance, economy, money, Blackrock, wall street, culture, equity, diversity, leadership, corporate, janice ellig, barbara novick
31:2318/02/2021
Defining Leadership as a First-Time CEO
Janice Ellig is joined by Kristin Peck, CEO of Zoetis, to discuss her experience as a first time CEO and how Zoetis has created its award-winning, customer-obsessed, run it like you own it culture. tags: leadership reimagined, janice ellig, kristin peck, zoetis, animal, vaccine, food, drug, ceo, leardership, women, business, livestock, pfizer, pets
32:5622/01/2021
Purposeful Power for Gender Parity
Helena Morrisey, a top British businesswoman joins Janice Ellig to share her experiences in the male-dominated field of finance, what caused her to keep pushing forward, and the campaigning efforts to increase the number of women in leadership roles, all while supporting a family of nine.
37:2217/12/2020
Women on Wall Street, Women in War
Sarah Thomas, an award-winning actress, producer, and writer, joins Janice Ellig to share her experience of working in the film industry.
27:2819/11/2020
Hire Purpose
Deanna Mulligan, Board Chair and former CEO of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, joins Janice Ellig to share her perspective on leadership and the importance of hiring with purpose.tags: women, leadership, business, diversity, ellig group, insurance, corporate, ladder, jobs, story, gender, success, truechat
35:1515/10/2020
Higher Education in Crisis - Leading Forward Together
Bruce Harreld, President of the University of Iowa, joins Janice Ellig to share his unique background and how he is leading in these challenging times.tags: leadership, business, college, university, education, pandemic, covid, future, story, women, diversity, ellig group, truechat
34:3517/09/2020
Thrive with Purpose - Financial Advice from the Heart
Terry Rasmussen, President & CEO of Thrivent, joins Janice Ellig to share how her organization is working to help their clients view money as a tool, not a goal. tags: money, management, financial, advice, business, women, leadership, corporate, ladder, diversity, ellig group, truechat
30:0520/08/2020