Gaining Altitude
Business & Economics Podcasts
Gaining Altitude is a series that tackles conversations worth navigating and connects people while building understanding across the globe. Delta CEO Ed Bastian hosts conversations with insightful leaders about topics that matter beyond the company, like servant leadership, entrepreneurship, sustainability, mental health and diversity, equity and inclusion, among others.
Location:
United States
Description:
Gaining Altitude is a series that tackles conversations worth navigating and connects people while building understanding across the globe. Delta CEO Ed Bastian hosts conversations with insightful leaders about topics that matter beyond the company, like servant leadership, entrepreneurship, sustainability, mental health and diversity, equity and inclusion, among others.
Language:
English
Episodes
Gaining Altitude | Tristan Walker
6/7/2023
Tristan Walker, founder and CEO of Walker and Company Brands and founder of non-profit Code2040, joined Ed for the first livestream episode of Gaining Altitude.
They discussed Atlanta, the fact that we are all ‘people’ first, the importance of knowing your values and how we can better connect the world.
Duration:00:29:13
Gaining Altitude | Danny Meyer
6/7/2023
Danny Meyer, the founder of Shake Shack and CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group, joined Ed for the second live stream episode of Gaining Altitude.
They discussed topics from losing revenue overnight and closing restaurants in 2020 to becoming an antiracist company.
Duration:00:29:59
Gaining Altitude | Mary Barra
6/7/2023
Mary Barra, Chair and Chief Executive Officer of General Motors, joined Ed for the third livestream episode of Gaining Altitude.
They discussed all-electric ambitions and a more sustainable future, inclusion and building up young women in STEM, and personal reflections on leadership amid challenges.
Duration:00:26:31
Gaining Altitude | Porter Braswell
6/7/2023
Porter Braswell, Jopwell Co-Founder and CEO, joined Ed for the fourth livestream episode of Gaining Altitude.
They discussed race and diversity in the workplace, challenging the status quo and being your authentic self.
Duration:00:30:33
Gaining Altitude | Larry Fitzgerald
6/7/2023
Larry Fitzgerald, Philanthropist and Professional Athlete, joined Ed for the fifth episode of Gaining Altitude.
They answered audience questions live and discussed topics, including the intersectionality of sports, business and philanthropy.
Duration:00:25:35
Gaining Altitude | Dr. Mary Schmidt Campbell
6/7/2023
Mary Schmidt Campbell, Ph.D. and President of Spelman College, joined Ed for the sixth livestreamed episode of Gaining Altitude.
They discussed removing diversity barriers in the workplace and the importance of inclusivity. Following the episode, Dr. Campbell and Spelman received a special gift.
Duration:00:28:26