Deciding Factors by GLG
56 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago -Deciding Factors takes a close look at decision-making, what influences it, and how to learn and apply insight to make an informed choice. In each episode, GLG’s Eric Jaffe sits down with world-class experts who share knowledge untapped by the usual sources. He dives into the world these experts know and draws out the insights that can help you navigate the decisions you make.
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John Mearsheimer and Sebastian Rosato discuss "How States Think"
October 17, 2023 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBThis September, Professors John Mearsheimer and Sebastian Rosato released their controversial new book, “How States Think: The Rationality of Foreign Policy.” Mearsheimer, a longtime Professor at the University of Chicago, ranks among the most well-known advocates for the realist school of international relations. Put simply, realism argues that states act in their own interest. Rosato, a Professor at Notre Dame and fellow traveler, joins as his co-author. Among other assertions, Mearshei...
Eric Rosengren: Explaining the Federal Reserve
August 08, 2023 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBWhile the US has managed to stave off a recession–at least for the time being–the global economy has nonetheless experienced a rocky couple of years: the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in the U.S. this spring; the growing impact of artificial intelligence on virtually all industries; inflation in the West and deflation in China, and the subsequent interest rate hikes. Fortunately, today’s guest on Deciding Factors is a veteran expert who can take us behind the curtain of the Federal Reser...
Danny Weiss: Taking Us Behind the Scenes in Washington
June 27, 2023 12:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBAlthough social media has enabled the public to obtain a more intimate and detailed understanding of the “real lives” of famous people, including our political leaders, this transparency doesn’t necessarily help us understand how the real work of lawmaking gets done in Washington. In today’s political climate, the art of deal-making, of enacting an agenda, of reading a room, remains as mysterious as ever. In today’s episode of Deciding Factors, Eric speaks to one of DC’s smartest operato...
Dr. Paul LeBlanc: Embracing Remote Learning to Make College Attainable for All
May 23, 2023 13:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBFor many of us, the word “college” conjures images of old brick buildings, studying on the quad, and lecture halls full of students fervently scribbling notes and engaging in debate. But at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU), the entire idea of college—and how we define success there—has been flipped on its head. While four thousand students learn on-site at the school’s campus, a whopping 180,000 more study completely online. The school’s innovative approach speaks to its own l...
Congressman Barney Frank: Making Sense of Turmoil in the Banking Sector
April 03, 2023 16:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBThe past month has been a volatile one for the banking sector, and its impact has been felt across the entire global economy. On Friday, March 10, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation seized control of Silicon Valley Bank after a run on its deposits left it insolvent. The next domino to fall was crypto-friendly Signature Bank, which shut down on Sunday, March 12. While Credit Suisse has also since been absorbed by UBS, many lawmakers have criticized U.S. federal agencies' actions ...
Rajen Sheth: Where Will AI Take Us Next?
March 16, 2023 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBSince it launched in November 2022, the artificial intelligence bot known as ChatGPT has generated a lot of both excitement and controversy. The conversation around ChatGPT invites larger questions around the role of artificial intelligence in our lives: where and how should we set limits? How can we employ it in a way that allows us to advance while minimizing collateral damage? And can computers ever attain the ability to demonstrate empathy? In this episode, Eric speaks to Rajen Sh...
2023 GLG CEO Survey: Breaking Down the Results
February 07, 2023 13:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBSince 2019, GLG has conducted a survey of global CEOs to help our clients and the broader public better understand how these trends impact business, and what business leaders expect for the future. In our fourth annual survey, we interviewed more than 450 executives. And the results tell a markedly different—and less optimistic—story than in previous years. Yet numbers don’t tell the whole story. Fortunately, our guest today, Sheri McCoy, the former CEO and Director of Avon Products, Inc...
Greg Schultz: 2022 Election - Why Turnout Matters Most
November 08, 2022 14:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBOn the long road towards the 2022 midterm elections, the passion – and outrage – around the candidates, the polls, the talking points and the endless Twitter angst has reached a saturation point. Yet this state of chaos leaves us wondering how to evaluate candidates amid this noise, and which factors impact the results of an election. Wild times require a sober mind for guidance. On today’s episode of Deciding Factors, Eric speaks to Greg Schultz, the longtime political strategist who ...
Dr. Rob Dietz: Making Sense of a Volatile Housing Market
October 04, 2022 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBNavigating the ups and downs of the real estate market has always been challenging, but 2022 has presented would-be buyers and sellers alike with a singular set of complications. The COVID pandemic and the rise of remote work have changed our calculations for deciding where we want —and can afford— to live. Significant inflation —and rising interest rates— have further muddied the equation. In today’s episode, Eric speaks to Dr. Rob Dietz, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President for...
John Katzman: Making the Case for Remote Learning and Ed Tech
September 06, 2022 13:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBThe combined forces of the COVID-19 pandemic, soaring inflation, and a looming recession have aligned to rock virtually every sector of the American economy; our education system has not been spared. As a result, those working within the education sector—as well as parents and students themselves—are left to grapple with a set of newly urgent questions: can we learn effectively in a remote setting? Can educational technology help students find the employment they seek? Can online learnin...
Ambassador Douglas Lute: Making Decisions Amid the Chaos of War
July 12, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBThis episode marks our first with an individual who has made decisions regarding our military, in times of war: Decisions that impact the safety and well-being of millions of people, potentially for years to come. How exactly does one navigate such extraordinarily high stakes situations? Ambassador Douglas Lute is a retired three-star general and the former US Ambassador to NATO. In 2007, then-President George W Bush appointed him to oversee the war efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, a role t...
Mona Mourshed: Streamlining the Job Hiring Process
June 07, 2022 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBAs countless employers and job seekers alike can attest, we’re in the midst of an extraordinary shift in the job market – and that includes the hiring process. COVID-19 has changed our understanding of how people get hired, as well as the wages and work environments that employees seek. This has wrought confusion and challenges at every level of the job market. The system can seem to be broken. In today’s episode of the podcast, we speak to Mona Mourshed, the founding CEO of Generation, ...
Mona Mourshed: Streamlining the Job Hiring Process
June 07, 2022 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBAs countless employers and job seekers alike can attest, we’re in the midst of an extraordinary shift in the job market – and that includes the hiring process. COVID-19 has changed our understanding of how people get hired, as well as the wages and work environments that employees seek. This has wrought confusion and challenges at every level of the job market. The system can seem to be broken. In today’s episode of the podcast, we speak to Mona Mourshed, the founding CEO of Generation, ...
Arun Sharma: Advice for Environmentally-Conscious Investing
May 03, 2022 15:00 - 17 minutes - 11.7 MBAlthough many of us often find ourselves feeling discouraged and helpless in our fight to combat the climate crisis, there are still some reasons to remain optimistic. One example is the emerging field of ESG investing: the act—and art—of evaluating companies through the lens of their environmental, social, and governance standards. Today’s guest, Arun Sharma, is a leading advocate of ESG investing. Throughout his career—both as the current President of Grovepike Associates, a global strat...
Kian Gohar: Navigating the New World of Work
April 05, 2022 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBAs mask mandates and other COVID prevention measures ease across the country, companies are planning how they will bring their employees back into the office. But in the two years since millions of Americans began working remotely, the entire world of work has changed. And it’s not going back to the way it was. In this episode, we speak to Kian Gohar, co-author of the new book, Competing in the New World of Work: How Radical Adaptability Separates the Best from the Rest, about some of the...
Kian Gohar: Navigating the New World of Work
April 05, 2022 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBAs mask mandates and other COVID prevention measures ease across the country, companies are planning how they will bring their employees back into the office. But in the two years since millions of Americans began working remotely, the entire world of work has changed. And it’s not going back to the way it was. In this episode, we speak to Kian Gohar, co-author of the new book, Competing in the New World of Work: How Radical Adaptability Separates the Best from the Rest, about some of the...
Kirstine Stewart: Making Sense of Twitter
March 01, 2022 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBOf all the social media platforms that have become ubiquitous to modern living, Twitter has been among the most influential. The company’s success, however, has been a double-edged sword: utilized to spotlight wrongdoing and organize for positive change, it can also fuel echo chambers and further divide us from one another. In today’s episode, Eric speaks to Kirstine Stewart, the former Founding General Manager of Twitter Canada and the former VP of Media in North America, to learn more...
Kirstine Stewart: Making Sense of Twitter
March 01, 2022 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBOf all the social media platforms that have become ubiquitous to modern living, Twitter has been among the most influential. The company’s success, however, has been a double-edged sword: utilized to spotlight wrongdoing and organize for positive change, it can also fuel echo chambers and further divide us from one another. In today’s episode, Eric speaks to Kirstine Stewart, the former Founding General Manager of Twitter Canada and the former VP of Media in North America, to learn more...
Ron Williams: Unpacking the 2022 GLG Global CEO Survey
February 01, 2022 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBEach year since 2019, GLG has surveyed CEOs around the world to gauge their outlook on the global economy and the challenges they anticipate in the year to come. This year, the 2022 GLG CEO Survey, a truly global document includes input from nearly five hundred executives from across the Americas, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific, examines a year like no other. The survey includes insights into both these executives’ concerns for the global economy and their own businesses in 2022, as well as ...
Dr. Oxiris Barbot: How Can We Prepare Our Cities to Tackle Pandemics?
November 16, 2021 15:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBIt’s been more than a year and a half since the coronavirus pandemic spread across the globe, and while some aspects of the crisis have been brought under control, others remain extremely difficult to manage. Navigating the pandemic, particularly at its outset, required resourceful experts who could make decisions of enormous consequence with limited data or precedent. In this episode, we speak to Dr. Oxiris Barbot, who served as Health Commissioner for New York City from 2018 to 2020,...
John Podesta: Reflecting on the Art of Leadership in a Divided Washington
October 29, 2021 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBYou don’t have to look far these days to see that many Americans are skeptical of our political leaders, and even our political system writ large. Despite our wariness, however, many of us remain eager to participate constructively in the political process, or even run for office. Yet the path to getting involved in politics can be difficult to navigate, or even find. In this episode, John Podesta - former chief of staff to President Clinton, counselor to President Obama and chair of Hil...
Maurice Obstfeld: Inflation, COVID-19, and the Economy
September 16, 2021 14:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBIn May of this year, the Labor Department’s Consumer Price Index, a top gauge of inflation, showed that April 2021 prices had jumped 4.2% over those recorded in April 2020. Prior to this, inflation had remained relatively dormant. But COVID-19 changed that. In this episode, Maurice Obstfeld, Professor of Economics at Berkeley, and a nonresident senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, discusses the current state of inflation, where we might be heading, and the i...
Susan Ennis: From the Front Line of the Streaming Wars
July 15, 2021 15:00 - 23 minutes - 15.8 MBThe streaming world has grown complex. In simpler times, there was Netflix and Hulu, along with a handful of niche services to choose from. But now there are more than 200 streaming services crowding the marketplace, competing for viewers every day. The good news is that only about six or seven of those are dominant, but that doesn’t make the space any less contentious. Though the field is turbulent, Susan Ennis, a former Executive V.P. at HBO, brings with her the expertise and insight that...
Susan Ennis: From the Front Line of the Streaming Wars
July 15, 2021 15:00 - 23 minutes - 15.8 MBThe streaming world has grown complex. In simpler times, there was Netflix and Hulu, along with a handful of niche services to choose from. But now there are more than 200 streaming services crowding the marketplace, competing for viewers every day. The good news is that only about six or seven of those are dominant, but that doesn’t make the space any less contentious. Though the field is turbulent, Susan Ennis, a former Executive V.P. at HBO, brings with her the expertise and insight that...
Dr. Ruth DeFries: Climate Change -- Anxiety and Optimism
June 10, 2021 13:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBThe fact that the climate is changing is an incontrovertible fact. If we do nothing – or fall short of what is needed – human beings as a species are headed toward unprecedented disaster. Our guest in this episode, Dr. Ruth DeFries, Professor of Ecology and Sustainable Development at Columbia University and Co-founding Dean of the Columbia Climate School, is one of the people committed to addressing the factors driving climate change and helping us see a path other than the one we are on....
Ashley Allison: Everyone Needs a Seat at the Table
May 17, 2021 14:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBThere are many voices in the United States that government has struggled to hear, thus failing to consider every point of view when it comes to policy making. While government has made progress in listening to marginalized communities, much more work remains to be done. In this episode of Deciding Factors, our guest played a large part in moving government closer to the goal of including these groups in the discussion, listening their voices in order to create policy that can better benefi...
Ajit Pai: Closing the Digital Divide in Telco
April 29, 2021 19:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBVirtually everything we do in our lives today relies on technology. Yet, between five and six million Americans still don't have access to high-speed internet. And while that number is startling, it has fallen significantly in the last four years. In this episode of Deciding Factors, Ajit Pai, former Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, talks about the role his administration played in decreasing the digital opportunity gap, and the work that’s still to be done. Ajit also spe...
Moncef Slaoui: A Historic Achievement - Lessons Learned Overseeing Operation Warp Speed
March 17, 2021 20:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBDr. Slaoui achieved historic success overseeing Operation Warp Speed, where their investments helped enable the development of several highly effective vaccines with unprecedented speed. In doing so, Dr. Slaoui had to make tough decisions – placing bets on a fixed number of specific development efforts – with limited information and operating under enormous pressure. We talk with Dr. Slaoui about his approach, and lessons learned for high stakes decision making.
Matthew Perault: The Law Behind Free Speech and Censorship on Social Media
February 23, 2021 15:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBOn January 8, 2021, two days after rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol, Twitter permanently suspended President Donald Trump’s account on the platform. Though responses to the ban split along partisan lines, Trump’s suspension from Twitter has deep roots in a piece of legislation that draws criticism from across the political aisle: Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which grants tech platforms immunity from liability for the speech of their users. In this episode of Deciding Fac...
Matthew Perault: The Law Behind Free Speech and Censorship on Social Media
February 23, 2021 15:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBOn January 8, 2021, two days after rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol, Twitter permanently suspended President Donald Trump’s account on the platform. Though responses to the ban split along partisan lines, Trump’s suspension from Twitter has deep roots in a piece of legislation that draws criticism from across the political aisle: Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which grants tech platforms immunity from liability for the speech of their users. In this episode of Deciding Fac...
Dr. Michael Osterholm: Conflicting Signals – Outlook for Combating COVID-19 in 2021
December 17, 2020 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBAs we approach the end of 2020, it’s difficult to reconcile the conflicting signals and assess the outlook for the world’s fight against COVID. On the one hand, pharmaceutical companies have collaborated to accomplish what many scientists call a miracle in developing not one but several effective vaccines. On the other hand, in the month of December alone we saw over 3,000 COVID deaths in a single day in the United States – our highest ever single day total and eclipsing the death toll on 9/...
Rear Adm. John Polowczyk: COVID-19 Medical Supply Chain – A Historic Challenge
December 16, 2020 19:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MBIn this episode of Deciding Factors, Admiral John Polowczyk discusses how, after he was asked to lead the White House supply chain task force, he saw it as a duty as a naval officer. What’s more, because members of his own family worked in the medical profession, he felt a personal sense of urgency to succeed in getting the necessary supplies in the right hands. He assumed responsibility and took charge of the operation to move it forward.
Rear Adm. John Polowczyk: COVID-19 Medical Supply Chain – A Historic Challenge
December 16, 2020 19:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MBIn this episode of Deciding Factors, Admiral John Polowczyk discusses how, after he was asked to lead the White House supply chain task force, he saw it as a duty as a naval officer. What’s more, because members of his own family worked in the medical profession, he felt a personal sense of urgency to succeed in getting the necessary supplies in the right hands. He assumed responsibility and took charge of the operation to move it forward.
Jeff Kindler: Difficult but Essential – COVID-19 and a Vaccine
November 05, 2020 15:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBMore than six months into the pandemic, COVID-19 is still not under control in the United States. With cases continuing to rise in what looks like to be a severe second stage of infection, the hope for a vaccine is a lifeline for both the mental health of individuals and an economy stretched thin. In this episode of Deciding Factors, Jeff Kindler, the former CEO, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, talks about how – though a challenging endeavor— vaccine development for COVID-19 is a massive collaborat...
Dr. Stephen Ostroff: COVID-19 After Six Months
October 01, 2020 13:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBIn this episode of Deciding Factors, Dr. Stephen Ostroff, former Acting Administrator of the Food and Drug Administration and former Deputy Director of the National Center for Infectious Diseases, discusses what the U.S. learned about COVID-19 in the six months since the initial lockdown orders, the logistics behind developing and distributing a vaccine, and how politicization has been a roadblock to addressing the crisis.
Dr. Stephen Ostroff: COVID-19 After Six Months
October 01, 2020 13:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBIn this episode of Deciding Factors, Dr. Stephen Ostroff, former Acting Administrator of the Food and Drug Administration and former Deputy Director of the National Center for Infectious Diseases, discusses what the U.S. learned about COVID-19 in the six months since the initial lockdown orders, the logistics behind developing and distributing a vaccine, and how politicization has been a roadblock to addressing the crisis.
Ambassador Dennis Ross: Why the Middle East Matters
September 24, 2020 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBA significant change in the fundamental dynamics that shape the Middle East may have recently taken place, marked by the recent Israel-UAE “Abraham Accord” that formalizes what was a pre-existing relationship between those two unlikely allies. In this episode of Deciding Factors, Ambassador Dennis Ross, Counselor and William Davidson Distinguished Fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, discusses the impact of the Abraham Accord and why the stability of the Middle East remai...
Ambassador Dennis Ross: Why the Middle East Matters
September 24, 2020 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBA significant change in the fundamental dynamics that shape the Middle East may have recently taken place, marked by the recent Israel-UAE “Abraham Accord” that formalizes what was a pre-existing relationship between those two unlikely allies. In this episode of Deciding Factors, Ambassador Dennis Ross, Counselor and William Davidson Distinguished Fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, discusses the impact of the Abraham Accord and why the stability of the Middle East remai...
Dr. Leana Wen: Reopening Schools Safely
August 04, 2020 22:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBWhile other countries have managed to contain COVID-19 and have now cautiously reopened their schools, the United States has not succeeded in suppressing the infection which is still showing up in record numbers throughout the country. In this episode of Deciding Factors, Dr. Leana Wen, an emergency physician, public health professor at George Washington University, and Baltimore’s former Health Commissioner, discusses how the pandemic has impacted schools, students, and teachers, and what ...
Dr. Michael P. Jeffries: A Global Awakening
June 30, 2020 16:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBAcross the U.S. and the world, people have hit the streets to demonstrate for an end to systemic racism and police brutality. In this episode of Deciding Factors, Dr. Michael Jeffries, a professor of American Studies at Wellesley College, discusses why this time things seem different than in the past and what we need to understand as professionals to chart a path forward for our organizations.
Dr. Michael P. Jeffries: A Global Awakening
June 30, 2020 16:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBAcross the U.S. and the world, people have hit the streets to demonstrate for an end to systemic racism and police brutality. In this episode of Deciding Factors, Dr. Michael Jeffries, a professor of American Studies at Wellesley College, discusses why this time things seem different than in the past and what we need to understand as professionals to chart a path forward for our organizations.
Dr. Betsey Stevenson: Job Loss vs. Job Destruction
May 22, 2020 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBIn this episode, Dr. Betsey Stevenson, former Chief Economist of the U.S. Department of Labor, discusses how COVID-19 has impacted the job market, where it might go, and what it might look like after the pandemic. She talks about how, as industries adapt to the new normal, jobs themselves may change and what government can do to help workers adapt.
Betsey Stevenson: Job Loss vs. Job Destruction
May 22, 2020 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBIn this episode, Betsey Stevenson, former Chief Economist of the U.S. Department of Labor, discusses how COVID-19 has impacted the job market, where it might go, and what it might look like after the pandemic. She talks about how, as industries adapt to the new normal, jobs themselves may change and what government can do to help workers adapt.
Ben Baldanza: Airlines and the New Normal
May 15, 2020 20:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBIn this episode, Ben Baldanza, the former CEO of Spirit Airlines, talks about the state of the airline industry; what it will take for airlines to survive the COVID-19 downturn and what managing for the future of air travel might look like. In their discussion, Ben and Eric talk about the biggest decisions that airlines are facing, and what we might see as the new normal for passengers.
Ron Klain: Reopening Safely
May 05, 2020 03:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBIn this episode, Ron Klain, the former United Sates Ebola response coordinator under President Obama, discusses the U.S. response to the COVID-19 pandemic and what we have learned from the current state that can help us contend with a future resurgence. He talks about the importance of official communication and how a quicker future response will mitigate both health and economic risks.
Dr. David Shulkin, former U.S. Veterans Affairs Secretary: COVID-19 and the Status of Hospitals
April 27, 2020 18:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBAre hospitals prepared for the COVID-19 pandemic? In this podcast, the Hon. Dr. David Shulkin talks about hospital staffing, equipment shortages, and how hospitals might look after COVID-19. He discusses the importance of strong leadership, and how we must always be prepared for the worst case scenario.
Hon. David Shulkin, MD | COVID-19 and the Status of Hospitals
April 27, 2020 18:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBAre hospitals prepared for the COVID-19 pandemic? In this podcast, Hon. David Shulkin, MD talks about hospital staffing, equipment shortages, and how hospitals might look after COVID-19. He discusses the importance of strong leadership, and how we must always be prepared for the worst case scenario.
Dr. David Shulkin, former U.S. Veterans Affairs Secretary: COVID-19 and the Status of Hospitals
April 27, 2020 18:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBAre hospitals prepared for the COVID-19 pandemic? In this podcast, the Hon. Dr. David Shulkin talks about hospital staffing, equipment shortages, and how hospitals might look after COVID-19. He discusses the importance of strong leadership, and how we must always be prepared for the worst case scenario.
Hon. Mark Dybul, MD | The World’s Health is Our Health
April 22, 2020 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBIn this episode, Hon. Mark Dybul, MD former Global AIDS Coordinator, discusses the importance of regarding the COVID-19 pandemic as a true global crisis. The only way to make complex decisions is to collaborate and learn across borders. We can return to normalcy if we coordinate our efforts, initiate significant testing procedures, and operate systematically in the weeks and months ahead.
Hon. Mark Dybul, MD: The World’s Health is Our Health
April 22, 2020 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBIn this episode, Hon. Mark Dybul, MD former Global AIDS Coordinator, discusses the importance of regarding the COVID-19 pandemic as a true global crisis. The only way to make complex decisions is to collaborate and learn across borders. We can return to normalcy if we coordinate our efforts, initiate significant testing procedures, and operate systematically in the weeks and months ahead.