Bill Cheney on Member-First Leadership, Cooperative Finance, and Building Cultures That Serve
This week, Jessica sat down with Bill Cheney, CEO of SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, to explore what it really means to lead in a member-owned, mission-driven financial institution—and why the cooperative model creates a fundamentally different kind of culture. In this conversation, Bill shares how he discovered the power of credit unions early in his […]
The Leadership Reset: 2026 Trends Shaping the Future of Work
Culture’s Role in Driving Results as the Speed of Change Quickems
Greg Schaefer on Building Mental Grit, Betting on Yourself, and the Entrepreneur’s Endurance Mindset
This week, Jessica sat down with Greg Schaefer, founder of Schaefer Enterprises and a committed endurance athlete, to talk about what it really takes to push beyond limits—on the trail and in business. In this conversation, Greg shares how the discipline and mindset forged through endurance sports have shaped his entrepreneurial path. From leaving corporate […]
Train Your Team to Think Like Executives: Business Acumen at Every Level
Culture’s Role in Driving Results as the Speed of Change Quickems
Lenovo’s Calvin Crosslin on Cultivating Inclusive Culture, Employee Advocacy, and Listening at Scale
This week, Jessica sat down with Calvin Crosslin, Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at Lenovo, a global technology company known for its innovation in PCs, devices, and smart infrastructure. In this conversation, Calvin reflects on his path from HR leadership to driving global diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies. He shares how listening—at scale and […]
Adobe’s Stacy Martinet on Adaptive Leadership, Brand Trust, and Showing Up with Empathy
This week, Jessica sat down with Stacy Martinet, Chief Communications Officer at Adobe, a global leader in digital experiences and creativity tools. In this conversation, Stacy reflects on her career journey from journalism to marketing leadership at some of the world’s most influential companies. She shares how her early newsroom experiences shaped her communication style […]
Measure What Matters: Looking Beyond Engagement
Culture’s Role in Driving Results as the Speed of Change Quickems
Eventbrite’s Julia Hartz on Building Resilient Culture, Leading with Empathy, and Redefining Connection in a Post-Pandemic World
This week, Jessica sat down with Julia Hartz, Co-Founder and CEO of Eventbrite, a global self-service ticketing and event technology platform. In this conversation, Julia opens up about her leadership journey over two decades of building Eventbrite through economic downturns, digital transformation, and the existential crisis of COVID-19. She reflects on her personal “why,” rooted […]
Alorica’s Max Schwendner & Mike Clifton on Co-CEO Unity, Curiosity-Driven Growth, and Leading with Decisiveness
This week, Jessica sat down with Max Schwendner and Mike Clifton, co-CEOs of Alorica, a global customer-experience company with 100,000+ employees. In this conversation, they unpack their shared “why”—helping people get better every day—and how a single “one CEO box” model drives decisiveness, accountability, and speed. They break down the operating cadence (small S-curves and […]
Change Management in Action: Inspiring Buy-In, Beliefs, & Behavior
Culture’s Role in Driving Results as the Speed of Change Quickems
How King Fahad Medical City Went from Blame Game to Breakthrough — Cutting ER TAT by 30 Minutes
King Fahad Medical City (KFMC), founded in 2005, is a flagship quaternary care hospital in Riyadh and a crown jewel of the Health Holding Company and the Ministry of Health. With nearly 9,000 employees, 1,200 beds, and over 800,000 patients served annually, KFMC provides advanced, specialized care in cardiac services, neurosciences, pediatrics, women’s health, and […]
Aflac’s Matthew Owenby on Hiring for Life, Leadership Legacy, and Prioritizing Customers in Crisis
This week, Jessica sat down with Matthew Owenby, Chief Strategy Officer at Aflac, an American insurance company and the largest provider of supplemental insurance in the United States. In this conversation, Matthew shares his insights on leadership, family, and the mission of Aflac. He emphasizes the importance of having a purpose beyond oneself, the commitment […]