Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers https://www.buzzsprout.com/1509862 en-us © 2023 Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers Chambers Talks features conversations between John Chambers, former Executive Chairman and CEO of Cisco and current Founder and CEO of JC2 Ventures, and other leading industry executives and CEOs. John and his guests cover everything from digital transformation, to company strategies, to surviving crises, and beyond. Tune in quarterly for invaluable insights about how to disrupt yourself as a leader and make a good company a great one. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/2aae6552-bd04-11ed-8c37-9ff352233d80/image/New_Podcast_Logo.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers https://www.buzzsprout.com/1509862 no episodic John Chambers Chambers Talks features conversations between John Chambers, former Executive Chairman and CEO of Cisco and current Founder and CEO of JC2 Ventures, and other leading industry executives and CEOs. John and his guests cover everything from digital transformation, to company strategies, to surviving crises, and beyond. Tune in quarterly for invaluable insights about how to disrupt yourself as a leader and make a good company a great one. Chambers Talks features conversations between John Chambers, former Executive Chairman and CEO of Cisco and current Founder and CEO of JC2 Ventures, and other leading industry executives and CEOs. John and his guests cover everything from digital transformation, to company strategies, to surviving crises, and beyond. Tune in quarterly for invaluable insights about how to disrupt yourself as a leader and make a good company a great one.

]]> John Chambers Chambers Talks Episode 37: Setting the Standard in AI with Tim Walsh, KPMG US Tim Walsh, Chair and CEO of KPMG US, joins John Chambers for episode 37 of Chambers Talks to discuss how a 125-year-old company continues to reinvent itself. Drawing on his 34-year tenure at KPMG, Tim shares lessons learned and highlights why trust‑driven leadership, agility, and early investment in transformative technologies matter. The conversation explores scaling AI responsibly, strengthening cybersecurity, and turning strategic partnerships into win-win opportunities. Tim also breaks down what CEOs and boards are focused on today, from proving AI ROI to responsible innovation and so much more. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:56:00 -0000 full John Chambers Tim Walsh, Chair and CEO of KPMG US, joins John Chambers for episode 37 of Chambers Talks to discuss how a 125-year-old company continues to reinvent itself. Drawing on his 34-year tenure at KPMG, Tim shares lessons learned and highlights why trust‑driven leadership, agility, and early investment in transformative technologies matter. The conversation explores scaling AI responsibly, strengthening cybersecurity, and turning strategic partnerships into win-win opportunities. Tim also breaks down what CEOs and boards are focused on today, from proving AI ROI to responsible innovation and so much more. Tim Walsh, Chair and CEO of KPMG US, joins John Chambers for episode 37 of Chambers Talks to discuss how a 125-year-old company continues to reinvent itself. Drawing on his 34-year tenure at KPMG, Tim shares lessons learned and highlights why trust‑driven leadership, agility, and early investment in transformative technologies matter. The conversation explores scaling AI responsibly, strengthening cybersecurity, and turning strategic partnerships into win-win opportunities. Tim also breaks down what CEOs and boards are focused on today, from proving AI ROI to responsible innovation and so much more.

]]> 1508 Chambers Talks Episode 36: Bridging Nations and Perseverance with Jacques Aschenbroich Jacques Aschenbroich, Chairman of Orange – one of the largest telecoms operators in the world, joins John Chambers for episode 36 of Chambers Talks to discuss how visionary leadership and cross-border collaboration can accelerate innovation for meaningful impacts. Jacques shares his lessons from leading global transformations across verticals, from energy, manufacturing, automotive, and telecoms, and how he’s guiding Orange through the biggest shifts of today: quantum, cybersecurity, and satellites. Together, John and Jacques explore how bridging nations can drive a new era of speed, diversity, and humility in a rapidly changing world. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:03:00 -0000 full John Chambers Jacques Aschenbroich, Chairman of Orange – one of the largest telecoms operators in the world, joins John Chambers for episode 36 of Chambers Talks to discuss how visionary leadership and cross-border collaboration can accelerate innovation for meaningful impacts. Jacques shares his lessons from leading global transformations across verticals, from energy, manufacturing, automotive, and telecoms, and how he’s guiding Orange through the biggest shifts of today: quantum, cybersecurity, and satellites. Together, John and Jacques explore how bridging nations can drive a new era of speed, diversity, and humility in a rapidly changing world. Jacques Aschenbroich, Chairman of Orange – one of the largest telecoms operators in the world, joins John Chambers for episode 36 of Chambers Talks to discuss how visionary leadership and cross-border collaboration can accelerate innovation for meaningful impacts. Jacques shares his lessons from leading global transformations across verticals, from energy, manufacturing, automotive, and telecoms, and how he’s guiding Orange through the biggest shifts of today: quantum, cybersecurity, and satellites. Together, John and Jacques explore how bridging nations can drive a new era of speed, diversity, and humility in a rapidly changing world.

]]> 2355 Chambers Talks Episode 35: Embedding Purpose and Culture into Leadership with Doug McMillon of Walmart Walmart President & CEO Doug McMillon joins John Chambers for episode 35 of Chambers Talks to share how embracing servant leadership and being #DrivenByCulture have contributed to Walmart’s success. Doug reflects on the values passed down from Sam Walton and how they continue to guide Walmart’s journey today – and how embracing innovation, taking risks, and deploying AI tools are helping to transform the customer experience and empower employees. Fri, 12 Sep 2025 13:42:00 -0000 full 1 35 John Chambers Walmart President & CEO Doug McMillon joins John Chambers for episode 35 of Chambers Talks to share how embracing servant leadership and being #DrivenByCulture have contributed to Walmart’s success. Doug reflects on the values passed down from Sam Walton and how they continue to guide Walmart’s journey today – and how embracing innovation, taking risks, and deploying AI tools are helping to transform the customer experience and empower employees. Walmart President & CEO Doug McMillon joins John Chambers for episode 35 of Chambers Talks to share how embracing servant leadership and being #DrivenByCulture have contributed to Walmart’s success. Doug reflects on the values passed down from Sam Walton and how they continue to guide Walmart’s journey today – and how embracing innovation, taking risks, and deploying AI tools are helping to transform the customer experience and empower employees.

]]> 1296 Chambers Talks Episode 34: Making a Positive Impact with Dennis Mathew of Optimum Optimum Chairman and CEO Dennis Mathew joins John Chambers for a discussion on driving growth, fostering innovation, and making a #PositiveImpact. Since taking the helm of one of the largest broadband communications and video providers in the U.S., Dennis has successfully transformed the company from the inside out. In episode 34 of Chambers Talks, Dennis shares the groundwork that went into executing this transformation, why he’s a champion of prioritizing the employee experience, and the importance of emotional connection in business.  Fri, 20 Jun 2025 17:19:00 -0000 full John Chambers Optimum Chairman and CEO Dennis Mathew joins John Chambers for a discussion on driving growth, fostering innovation, and making a #PositiveImpact. Since taking the helm of one of the largest broadband communications and video providers in the U.S., Dennis has successfully transformed the company from the inside out. In episode 34 of Chambers Talks, Dennis shares the groundwork that went into executing this transformation, why he’s a champion of prioritizing the employee experience, and the importance of emotional connection in business.  Optimum Chairman and CEO Dennis Mathew joins John Chambers for a discussion on driving growth, fostering innovation, and making a #PositiveImpact. Since taking the helm of one of the largest broadband communications and video providers in the U.S., Dennis has successfully transformed the company from the inside out. In episode 34 of Chambers Talks, Dennis shares the groundwork that went into executing this transformation, why he’s a champion of prioritizing the employee experience, and the importance of emotional connection in business. 

]]> 1995 Chambers Talks Episode 33: Boardroom Insights with Roxanne Austin of Austin Investment Advisors In episode 33 of Chambers Talks, John Chambers sits down with Roxanne Austin, President and CEO of Austin Investment Advisors, to unpack invaluable #BoardroomInsights. As someone who sits on several boards and has held multiple C-suite positions, Roxanne is uniquely positioned to share how the two teams can best work together, especially as the business world navigates AI’s disruptive nature and unprecedented geopolitical uncertainty. John and Roxanne discuss the need for contingency plans, the power of embracing change, and how to disrupt during downturns.  Wed, 14 May 2025 17:16:00 -0000 full 1 33 John Chambers In episode 33 of Chambers Talks, John Chambers sits down with Roxanne Austin, President and CEO of Austin Investment Advisors, to unpack invaluable #BoardroomInsights. As someone who sits on several boards and has held multiple C-suite positions, Roxanne is uniquely positioned to share how the two teams can best work together, especially as the business world navigates AI’s disruptive nature and unprecedented geopolitical uncertainty. John and Roxanne discuss the need for contingency plans, the power of embracing change, and how to disrupt during downturns.  In episode 33 of Chambers Talks, John Chambers sits down with Roxanne Austin, President and CEO of Austin Investment Advisors, to unpack invaluable #BoardroomInsights. As someone who sits on several boards and has held multiple C-suite positions, Roxanne is uniquely positioned to share how the two teams can best work together, especially as the business world navigates AI’s disruptive nature and unprecedented geopolitical uncertainty. John and Roxanne discuss the need for contingency plans, the power of embracing change, and how to disrupt during downturns. 

]]> 1927 Chambers Talks Episode 32: Investing in Guyana’s Digital Future with President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali The country of Guyana’s newfound natural resources have made it the fastest growing economy in the world. In this latest Chambers Talks episode, John talks with Guyana President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali about his vision for the country’s future through investments in education, healthcare, agriculture, and infrastructure. The two discuss the strategic initiatives President Ali is championing with the goal of transforming the lives of the Guyanese people, with a particular focus on the integration of technology and #DigitizingGuyana across various sectors. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 04:34:00 -0000 Chambers Talks Episode 32: Investing in Guyana’s Digital Future with President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali full 1 32 John Chambers The country of Guyana’s newfound natural resources have made it the fastest growing economy in the world. In this latest Chambers Talks episode, John talks with Guyana President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali about his vision for the country’s future through investments in education, healthcare, agriculture, and infrastructure. The two discuss the strategic initiatives President Ali is championing with the goal of transforming the lives of the Guyanese people, with a particular focus on the integration of technology and #DigitizingGuyana across various sectors. The country of Guyana’s newfound natural resources have

made it the fastest growing economy in the world. In this latest Chambers Talks

episode, John talks with Guyana President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali about his

vision for the country’s future through investments in education, healthcare,

agriculture, and infrastructure. The two discuss the strategic initiatives

President Ali is championing with the goal of transforming the lives of the

Guyanese people, with a particular focus on the integration of technology and

#DigitizingGuyana across various sectors.

]]> 2229 Chambers Talks Episode 31: AI at Work with Carmine Di Sibio, Former Global Chairman and CEO of EY AI is transforming the world of business, creating new opportunities for growth, innovation, and social good. But organizations are still finding it challenging to strategically harness the power of AI and apply it to their specific goals. On episode 31 of Chambers Talks, former EY Global Chairman and CEO Carmine Di Sibio talks with John about how the firm is leveraging AI to create long-term value for its people, clients, and the world. Listen for more on #AIatWork, the evolving role of the CEO, and the art of directness. Mon, 08 Jul 2024 16:12:00 -0000 Chambers Talks Episode 31: AI at Work with Carmine Di Sibio, Former Global Chairman and CEO of EY full 1 31 John Chambers AI is transforming the world of business, creating new opportunities for growth, innovation, and social good. But organizations are still finding it challenging to strategically harness the power of AI and apply it to their specific goals. On episode 31 of Chambers Talks, former EY Global Chairman and CEO Carmine Di Sibio talks with John about how the firm is leveraging AI to create long-term value for its people, clients, and the world. Listen for more on #AIatWork, the evolving role of the CEO, and the art of directness. AI is transforming the world of business, creating new opportunities for growth, innovation, and social good. But organizations are still finding it challenging to strategically harness the power of AI and apply it to their specific goals. On episode 31 of Chambers Talks, former EY Global Chairman and CEO Carmine Di Sibio talks with John about how the firm is leveraging AI to create long-term value for its people, clients, and the world. Listen for more on #AIatWork, the evolving role of the CEO, and the art of directness.

]]> 2265 Chambers Talks Episode 30: The Future of the World Economy with Ajay Banga of The World Bank Ajay Banga was chosen as The World Bank’s 14th President in 2023 by President Joe Biden. On the first Chambers Talks episode of 2024, Ajay joins John to talk about where the world is heading and how The World Bank’s new mission under Ajay’s leadership will help us get there. The two discuss the impact of digitization on the world, specifically in developing nations, visions for the future, how innovation can shape the future of our global economy, and more. Tue, 26 Mar 2024 17:06:49 -0000 Chambers Talks Episode 30: The Future of the World Economy with Ajay Banga of The World Bank full 1 30 John Chambers Ajay Banga was chosen as The World Bank’s 14th President in 2023 by President Joe Biden. On the first Chambers Talks episode of 2024, Ajay joins John to talk about where the world is heading and how The World Bank’s new mission under Ajay’s leadership will help us get there. The two discuss the impact of digitization on the world, specifically in developing nations, visions for the future, how innovation can shape the future of our global economy, and more. Ajay Banga was chosen as The World Bank’s 14th President in 2023 by President Joe Biden. On the first Chambers Talks episode of 2024, Ajay joins John to talk about where the world is heading and how The World Bank’s new mission under Ajay’s leadership will help us get there. The two discuss the impact of digitization on the world, specifically in developing nations, visions for the future, how innovation can shape the future of our global economy, and more.

]]> 2087 Chambers Talks Episode 29: Embracing the New Digital Frontier with Philippe Wahl of La Poste Groupe Confronted with a dramatic decrease in traditional mail due to the advent of digital communications, French postal service company, La Poste Groupe, was faced with the reality of disrupting or getting disrupted. By embracing the new digital frontier via startup partnerships, portfolio diversification, and digital education for employees, France’s oldest company has managed to not just survive but thrive in this new era. On episode 29 of Chambers Talks, La Poste Groupe CEO Philippe Wahl talks with John about France’s digital revolution and how La Poste Groupe’s greatest asset – trust – enabled its transformation. Mon, 21 Aug 2023 19:49:00 -0000 Chambers Talks Episode 29: Embracing the New Digital Frontier with Philippe Wahl of La Poste Groupe full 1 29 John Chambers Confronted with a dramatic decrease in traditional mail due to the advent of digital communications, French postal service company, La Poste Groupe, was faced with the reality of disrupting or getting disrupted. By embracing the new digital frontier via startup partnerships, portfolio diversification, and digital education for employees, France’s oldest company has managed to not just survive but thrive in this new era. On episode 29 of Chambers Talks, La Poste Groupe CEO Philippe Wahl talks with John about France’s digital revolution and how La Poste Groupe’s greatest asset – trust – enabled its transformation. Confronted with a dramatic decrease in traditional mail due to the advent of digital communications, French postal service company, La Poste Groupe, was faced with the reality of disrupting or getting disrupted. By embracing the new digital frontier via startup partnerships, portfolio diversification, and digital education for employees, France’s oldest company has managed to not just survive but thrive in this new era. On episode 29 of Chambers Talks, La Poste Groupe CEO Philippe Wahl talks with John about France’s digital revolution and how La Poste Groupe’s greatest asset – trust – enabled its transformation.

]]> 1899 Chambers Talks Episode 28: The Importance of Identifying Product Market Fits with Emerging Tech with Peggy Johnson of Magic Leap Tech has the power to solve market problems – but CEOs need to ensure they identify the appropriate and realistic product market fits and not get distracted by hype cycles. For episode 28 of Chambers Talks, John speaks with someone who has done this incredibly well in the world of augmented reality: Peggy Johnson, CEO of Magic Leap. Through her unique expertise in engineering and passion for explaining technical topics to non-technical business leaders, Peggy and her team successfully shifted business models and are leading the future of AR for the enterprise. Peggy shares predictions for what comes next, actionable insights, leadership lessons, and more with John and his listeners. Wed, 31 May 2023 18:04:08 -0000 Chambers Talks Episode 28: The Importance of Identifying Product Market Fits with Emerging Tech with Peggy Johnson of Magic Leap full 1 28 John Chambers Tech has the power to solve market problems – but CEOs need to ensure they identify the appropriate and realistic product market fits and not get distracted by hype cycles. For episode 28 of Chambers Talks, John speaks with someone who has done this incredibly well in the world of augmented reality: Peggy Johnson, CEO of Magic Leap. Through her unique expertise in engineering and passion for explaining technical topics to non-technical business leaders, Peggy and her team successfully shifted business models and are leading the future of AR for the enterprise. Peggy shares predictions for what comes next, actionable insights, leadership lessons, and more with John and his listeners. Tech has the power to solve market problems – but CEOs need to ensure they identify the appropriate and realistic product market fits and not get distracted by hype cycles. For episode 28 of Chambers Talks, John speaks with someone who has done this incredibly well in the world of augmented reality: Peggy Johnson, CEO of Magic Leap. Through her unique expertise in engineering and passion for explaining technical topics to non-technical business leaders, Peggy and her team successfully shifted business models and are leading the future of AR for the enterprise. Peggy shares predictions for what comes next, actionable insights, leadership lessons, and more with John and his listeners.

]]> 2262 Chambers Talks Episode 27: Achieving the American Dream with Hock Tan of Broadcom If you’re looking for a prime example of the American Dream, look no further than President & CEO of Broadcom, Hock Tan. 50 years ago, Hock arrived in America with a plan to get a great education and never stopped pursuing his own American Dream. From working at General Motors and PepsiCo, to leading several semiconductor companies, Hock knows the value of staying open to new, exciting opportunities. Today, he is taking that mentality and applying it to Broadcom, where, as Hock shares on episode 27 of Chambers Talks, innovative ideas and “moonshots” abound. Wed, 19 Apr 2023 13:00:00 -0000 Chambers Talks Episode 27: Achieving the American Dream with Hock Tan of Broadcom full 1 27 John Chambers If you’re looking for a prime example of the American Dream, look no further than President & CEO of Broadcom, Hock Tan. 50 years ago, Hock arrived in America with a plan to get a great education and never stopped pursuing his own American Dream. From working at General Motors and PepsiCo, to leading several semiconductor companies, Hock knows the value of staying open to new, exciting opportunities. Today, he is taking that mentality and applying it to Broadcom, where, as Hock shares on episode 27 of Chambers Talks, innovative ideas and “moonshots” abound. If you’re looking for a prime example of the American Dream, look no further than President & CEO of Broadcom, Hock Tan. 50 years ago, Hock arrived in America with a plan to get a great education and never stopped pursuing his own American Dream. From working at General Motors and PepsiCo, to leading several semiconductor companies, Hock knows the value of staying open to new, exciting opportunities. Today, he is taking that mentality and applying it to Broadcom, where, as Hock shares on episode 27 of Chambers Talks, innovative ideas and “moonshots” abound.

]]> 1655 Chambers Talks Episode 26: The Process of Reinventing Yourself with Arvind Krishna of IBM Over the past five years, big changes have taken place at IBM. Under the leadership of Chairman & CEO, Arvind Krishna, IBM has renewed its approach to innovation with acquisitions, investments in emerging tech, and ultimately ignited an exciting new energy throughout the organization. IBM is no stranger to reinvention and in the next episode of Chambers Talks, Arvind talks with John about his advice for navigating current disruptions, the remarkable potential of new technologies, and more.   Tue, 11 Apr 2023 14:30:00 -0000 Chambers Talks Episode 26: The Process of Reinventing Yourself with Arvind Krishna of IBM full 1 26 John Chambers Over the past five years, big changes have taken place at IBM. Under the leadership of Chairman & CEO, Arvind Krishna, IBM has renewed its approach to innovation with acquisitions, investments in emerging tech, and ultimately ignited an exciting new energy throughout the organization. IBM is no stranger to reinvention and in the next episode of Chambers Talks, Arvind talks with John about his advice for navigating current disruptions, the remarkable potential of new technologies, and more.   Over the past five years, big changes have taken place at IBM. Under the leadership of Chairman & CEO, Arvind Krishna, IBM has renewed its approach to innovation with acquisitions, investments in emerging tech, and ultimately ignited an exciting new energy throughout the organization. IBM is no stranger to reinvention and in the next episode of Chambers Talks, Arvind talks with John about his advice for navigating current disruptions, the remarkable potential of new technologies, and more.  

]]> 2171 Chambers Talks Episode 25: Embedding Innovation Into Your Company DNA With Raj Subramaniam of FedEx John is joined by friend and fellow tech disruptor Raj Subramaniam to discuss stepping into the role of President and CEO of the iconic FedEx. The greatest companies can often be the most difficult to change, yet over the past 50 years FedEx has continuously evolved to meet the needs of the world around us. From the company’s legacy of innovation and its commitment to finding significant points of differentiation for its customers, Raj shares how FedEx will leverage its vast physical network and emerging technologies to continue leading market transitions for years to come. Mon, 06 Mar 2023 20:00:00 -0000 Chambers Talks Episode 25: Embedding Innovation Into Your Company DNA With Raj Subramaniam of FedEx full 1 25 John Chambers John is joined by friend and fellow tech disruptor Raj Subramaniam to discuss stepping into the role of President and CEO of the iconic FedEx. The greatest companies can often be the most difficult to change, yet over the past 50 years FedEx has continuously evolved to meet the needs of the world around us. From the company’s legacy of innovation and its commitment to finding significant points of differentiation for its customers, Raj shares how FedEx will leverage its vast physical network and emerging technologies to continue leading market transitions for years to come. John is joined by friend and fellow tech disruptor Raj Subramaniam to discuss stepping into the role of President and CEO of the iconic FedEx. The greatest companies can often be the most difficult to change, yet over the past 50 years FedEx has continuously evolved to meet the needs of the world around us. From the company’s legacy of innovation and its commitment to finding significant points of differentiation for its customers, Raj shares how FedEx will leverage its vast physical network and emerging technologies to continue leading market transitions for years to come.

]]> 1894 no Chambers Talks Episode 24: Tech for Good with Dr. Lisa Su, Chair and CEO of AMD Dr. Lisa Su, Chair and CEO of AMD, joins John on the podcast to discuss what “tech for good” truly means in practice. With a solid internal innovation engine, a knack for executing strategic acquisitions, and a plan for engaging in more public-private partnerships, Dr. Su and her team are hyper-focused on finding opportunities to use emerging technologies, like AI, to tackle the world’s toughest challenges. Dr. Su highlights the importance of communication, describes how she really feels about feedback, and outlines exactly how organizations can do their part to address the issues of diversity and inclusion in all industries, including the tech industry.  Tue, 21 Feb 2023 18:00:00 -0000 Chambers Talks Episode 24: Tech for Good with Dr. Lisa Su, Chair and CEO of AMD full 1 24 John Chambers Dr. Lisa Su, Chair and CEO of AMD, joins John on the podcast to discuss what “tech for good” truly means in practice. With a solid internal innovation engine, a knack for executing strategic acquisitions, and a plan for engaging in more public-private partnerships, Dr. Su and her team are hyper-focused on finding opportunities to use emerging technologies, like AI, to tackle the world’s toughest challenges. Dr. Su highlights the importance of communication, describes how she really feels about feedback, and outlines exactly how organizations can do their part to address the issues of diversity and inclusion in all industries, including the tech industry.  Dr. Lisa Su, Chair and CEO of AMD, joins John on the podcast to discuss what “tech for good” truly means in practice. With a solid internal innovation engine, a knack for executing strategic acquisitions, and a plan for engaging in more public-private partnerships, Dr. Su and her team are hyper-focused on finding opportunities to use emerging technologies, like AI, to tackle the world’s toughest challenges. Dr. Su highlights the importance of communication, describes how she really feels about feedback, and outlines exactly how organizations can do their part to address the issues of diversity and inclusion in all industries, including the tech industry. 

]]> 1684 no Chambers Talks Episode 23: The Future of Cybersecurity with the CEOs of Pindrop, Privoro, and Rubrik John is joined by three of his JC2 Ventures mentees – Vijay Balasubramaniyan of Pindrop, Mike Fong of Privoro, and Bipul Sinha of Rubrik – to talk about one of today’s hottest topics in tech and business: Cybersecurity. As technology becomes more advanced, organizations and their leaders find themselves under increased pressure to fortify their cyber infrastructure. On episode 23 of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers”, John, Vijay, Mike, and Bipul discuss the importance of addressing the full cybersecurity life cycle, the biggest issues and trends facing the industry today, and the technologies that are driving the future of cybersecurity.  Wed, 14 Dec 2022 19:00:00 -0000 Chambers Talks Episode 23: The Future of Cybersecurity with the CEOs of Pindrop, Privoro, and Rubrik full 1 23 John Chambers John is joined by three of his JC2 Ventures mentees – Vijay Balasubramaniyan of Pindrop, Mike Fong of Privoro, and Bipul Sinha of Rubrik – to talk about one of today’s hottest topics in tech and business: Cybersecurity. As technology becomes more advanced, organizations and their leaders find themselves under increased pressure to fortify their cyber infrastructure. On episode 23 of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers”, John, Vijay, Mike, and Bipul discuss the importance of addressing the full cybersecurity life cycle, the biggest issues and trends facing the industry today, and the technologies that are driving the future of cybersecurity.  John is joined by three of his JC2 Ventures mentees – Vijay Balasubramaniyan of Pindrop, Mike Fong of Privoro, and Bipul Sinha of Rubrik – to talk about one of today’s hottest topics in tech and business: Cybersecurity. As technology becomes more advanced, organizations and their leaders find themselves under increased pressure to fortify their cyber infrastructure. On episode 23 of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers”, John, Vijay, Mike, and Bipul discuss the importance of addressing the full cybersecurity life cycle, the biggest issues and trends facing the industry today, and the technologies that are driving the future of cybersecurity. 

]]> 2629 no Chambers Talks Episode 22: 5G and Our Hyperconnected World with Börje Ekholm, CEO of Ericsson John invites Börje Ekholm, CEO of Ericsson, on the podcast for a discussion about the future of connectivity and how 5G will change the world. By staying close to customers, employees, and stakeholders, Börje and his team are executing a long-term vision to develop digital infrastructure that will “make the unimaginable possible”. Börje emphasizes the importance of remaining flexible and pivoting in the short-term, along with other valuable leadership lessons, like reinventing a company again and again, and how to work with startups and other external partners to drive innovation.  Wed, 19 Oct 2022 16:00:00 -0000 Chambers Talks Episode 22: 5G and Our Hyperconnected World with Börje Ekholm, CEO of Ericsson full 1 22 John Chambers John invites Börje Ekholm, CEO of Ericsson, on the podcast for a discussion about the future of connectivity and how 5G will change the world. By staying close to customers, employees, and stakeholders, Börje and his team are executing a long-term vision to develop digital infrastructure that will “make the unimaginable possible”. Börje emphasizes the importance of remaining flexible and pivoting in the short-term, along with other valuable leadership lessons, like reinventing a company again and again, and how to work with startups and other external partners to drive innovation.  John invites Börje Ekholm, CEO of Ericsson, on the podcast for a discussion about the future of connectivity and how 5G will change the world. By staying close to customers, employees, and stakeholders, Börje and his team are executing a long-term vision to develop digital infrastructure that will “make the unimaginable possible”. Börje emphasizes the importance of remaining flexible and pivoting in the short-term, along with other valuable leadership lessons, like reinventing a company again and again, and how to work with startups and other external partners to drive innovation. 

]]> 1253 no Chambers Talks Episode 21: Celebrating Entrepreneurs with Steve Case of Revolution In episode 21 of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers”, Chairman and CEO of Revolution, Steve Case, joins John to talk about their shared passion of building startup communities across the entire country, beyond traditional hubs like Silicon Valley, New York, and Boston. As an entrepreneur himself – Steve co-founded AOL – Steve understands the importance of venture capital in propelling ideas forward and causing disruption. That’s why he’s now on a mission to level the playing field by getting more capital to more people in more places. On Chambers Talks, Steve shares how we can all join together to support and celebrate entrepreneurs and drive innovation in a more inclusive way.  Tue, 27 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0000 Chambers Talks Episode 21: Celebrating Entrepreneurs with Steve Case of Revolution full 1 21 John Chambers In episode 21 of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers”, Chairman and CEO of Revolution, Steve Case, joins John to talk about their shared passion of building startup communities across the entire country, beyond traditional hubs like Silicon Valley, New York, and Boston. As an entrepreneur himself – Steve co-founded AOL – Steve understands the importance of venture capital in propelling ideas forward and causing disruption. That’s why he’s now on a mission to level the playing field by getting more capital to more people in more places. On Chambers Talks, Steve shares how we can all join together to support and celebrate entrepreneurs and drive innovation in a more inclusive way.  In episode 21 of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers”, Chairman and CEO of Revolution, Steve Case, joins John to talk about their shared passion of building startup communities across the entire country, beyond traditional hubs like Silicon Valley, New York, and Boston. As an entrepreneur himself – Steve co-founded AOL – Steve understands the importance of venture capital in propelling ideas forward and causing disruption. That’s why he’s now on a mission to level the playing field by getting more capital to more people in more places. On Chambers Talks, Steve shares how we can all join together to support and celebrate entrepreneurs and drive innovation in a more inclusive way. 

]]> 2515 no Chambers Talks Episode 20: Always Leading with Tim Höttges of Deutsche Telekom In episode 20 of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers”, CEO of Deutsche Telekom, Tim Höttges, joins John to chat about the always leading mentality that helped position Deutsche Telekom as the leading telecommunications company in Europe. Tim and John share the belief that agility in today’s business environment is key to survival. That willingness to adapt and undergo significant transformation has allowed Deutsche Telekom to become one of the top German brands worldwide and achieve a market capitalization of $95 billion. By eliminating ambiguity from decision-making and acting as the “Chief Ambiguity Officer” – something other CEOs should try – to prioritizing digitization and focusing on what Tim calls the “four pillars of transformation”, Deutsche Telekom is not only optimizing value for its customers but engineering success for the future. A tech visionary, Tim reveals his recipe for success on Chambers Talks.  Tue, 02 Aug 2022 22:00:00 -0000 Chambers Talks Episode 20: Always Leading with Tim Höttges of Deutsche Telekom full 1 20 John Chambers In episode 20 of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers”, CEO of Deutsche Telekom, Tim Höttges, joins John to chat about the always leading mentality that helped position Deutsche Telekom as the leading telecommunications company in Europe. Tim and John share the belief that agility in today’s business environment is key to survival. That willingness to adapt and undergo significant transformation has allowed Deutsche Telekom to become one of the top German brands worldwide and achieve a market capitalization of $95 billion. By eliminating ambiguity from decision-making and acting as the “Chief Ambiguity Officer” – something other CEOs should try – to prioritizing digitization and focusing on what Tim calls the “four pillars of transformation”, Deutsche Telekom is not only optimizing value for its customers but engineering success for the future. A tech visionary, Tim reveals his recipe for success on Chambers Talks.  In episode 20 of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers”, CEO of Deutsche Telekom, Tim Höttges, joins John to chat about the always leading mentality that helped position Deutsche Telekom as the leading telecommunications company in Europe. Tim and John share the belief that agility in today’s business environment is key to survival. That willingness to adapt and undergo significant transformation has allowed Deutsche Telekom to become one of the top German brands worldwide and achieve a market capitalization of $95 billion. By eliminating ambiguity from decision-making and acting as the “Chief Ambiguity Officer” – something other CEOs should try – to prioritizing digitization and focusing on what Tim calls the “four pillars of transformation”, Deutsche Telekom is not only optimizing value for its customers but engineering success for the future. A tech visionary, Tim reveals his recipe for success on Chambers Talks. 

]]> 2321 no Chambers Talks Episode 19: Entrepreneur Mindset with Dean Idie Kesner, IU Kelley School of Business In episode 19 of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers”, John is joined by Idalene “Idie” Kesner – Dean of Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business – to discuss the importance of cultivating an entrepreneur mindset, especially in universities, amidst the current business environment. As someone who has spent her career researching and analyzing business strategy, Idie and other educators at the Kelley School of Business are hyper-focused on teaching the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs how to creatively innovate, solve problems, and fill gaps. Idie’s insights on entrepreneurship and the ways in which we can better serve constituents – whether they be students or stakeholders – will leave even the most seasoned business leaders with new tips and insights. Thu, 16 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0000 Chambers Talks Episode 19: Entrepreneur Mindset with Dean Idie Kesner, IU Kelley School of Business full 1 19 John Chambers In episode 19 of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers”, John is joined by Idalene “Idie” Kesner – Dean of Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business – to discuss the importance of cultivating an entrepreneur mindset, especially in universities, amidst the current business environment. As someone who has spent her career researching and analyzing business strategy, Idie and other educators at the Kelley School of Business are hyper-focused on teaching the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs how to creatively innovate, solve problems, and fill gaps. Idie’s insights on entrepreneurship and the ways in which we can better serve constituents – whether they be students or stakeholders – will leave even the most seasoned business leaders with new tips and insights. In episode 19 of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers”, John is joined by Idalene “Idie” Kesner – Dean of Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business – to discuss the importance of cultivating an entrepreneur mindset, especially in universities, amidst the current business environment. As someone who has spent her career researching and analyzing business strategy, Idie and other educators at the Kelley School of Business are hyper-focused on teaching the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs how to creatively innovate, solve problems, and fill gaps. Idie’s insights on entrepreneurship and the ways in which we can better serve constituents – whether they be students or stakeholders – will leave even the most seasoned business leaders with new tips and insights.

]]> 2045 no Chambers Talks Episode 18: Continuous Buy-In to Drive Innovation with Hans Vestberg of Verizon John and Hans Vestberg talk about the unique challenge Hans faced when he first took the helm as Chairman and CEO of Verizon in 2018 on the 18th episode of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers”. Hans describes lessons learned from taking over an already successful company – he did not have to fix the ship, but he also recognized the importance of disruption. He developed a three-pronged plan to focus resource and investment allocations on the current business, future business, and emerging business. What’s more, he sat down with hundreds of employees 1:1 to understand how this vision aligned with theirs. Hans’ insights about the importance of continuous buy-in and communication with stakeholders will leave listeners taking notes for their next leadership meeting. Fri, 25 Feb 2022 21:00:00 -0000 Chambers Talks Episode 18: Continuous Buy-In to Drive Innovation with Hans Vestberg of Verizon full John Chambers John and Hans Vestberg talk about the unique challenge Hans faced when he first took the helm as Chairman and CEO of Verizon in 2018 on the 18th episode of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers”. Hans describes lessons learned from taking over an already successful company – he did not have to fix the ship, but he also recognized the importance of disruption. He developed a three-pronged plan to focus resource and investment allocations on the current business, future business, and emerging business. What’s more, he sat down with hundreds of employees 1:1 to understand how this vision aligned with theirs. Hans’ insights about the importance of continuous buy-in and communication with stakeholders will leave listeners taking notes for their next leadership meeting. John and Hans Vestberg talk about the unique challenge Hans faced when he first took the helm as Chairman and CEO of Verizon in 2018 on the 18th episode of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers”. Hans describes lessons learned from taking over an already successful company – he did not have to fix the ship, but he also recognized the importance of disruption. He developed a three-pronged plan to focus resource and investment allocations on the current business, future business, and emerging business. What’s more, he sat down with hundreds of employees 1:1 to understand how this vision aligned with theirs. Hans’ insights about the importance of continuous buy-in and communication with stakeholders will leave listeners taking notes for their next leadership meeting.

]]> 2172 no Chambers Talks Episode 17: 2022 Business Outlook with Brian Moynihan of Bank of America John and Brian Moynihan – Chairman and CEO of Bank of America – reflect on what the year ahead will bring for businesses on episode 17 of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers”. Brian has helped Bank of America evolve since becoming CEO in 2010 – and, as a result, the company’s stock has more than tripled and analysts are now referring to them as a technology company, rather than a financial services company. With lessons about how to align innovation and technology investments to stakeholder capitalism, this episode is a must listen for business leaders who are navigating the rollercoaster market we will continue to see throughout the rest of 2022.  Fri, 11 Feb 2022 17:00:00 -0000 Chambers Talks Episode 17: 2022 Business Outlook with Brian Moynihan of Bank of America full 1 17 John Chambers John and Brian Moynihan – Chairman and CEO of Bank of America – reflect on what the year ahead will bring for businesses on episode 17 of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers”. Brian has helped Bank of America evolve since becoming CEO in 2010 – and, as a result, the company’s stock has more than tripled and analysts are now referring to them as a technology company, rather than a financial services company. With lessons about how to align innovation and technology investments to stakeholder capitalism, this episode is a must listen for business leaders who are navigating the rollercoaster market we will continue to see throughout the rest of 2022.  John and Brian Moynihan – Chairman and CEO of Bank of America – reflect on what the year ahead will bring for businesses on episode 17 of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers”. Brian has helped Bank of America evolve since becoming CEO in 2010 – and, as a result, the company’s stock has more than tripled and analysts are now referring to them as a technology company, rather than a financial services company. With lessons about how to align innovation and technology investments to stakeholder capitalism, this episode is a must listen for business leaders who are navigating the rollercoaster market we will continue to see throughout the rest of 2022. 

]]> 2306 no Chambers Talks Episode 16: Bipartisanship with West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin John hosts a discussion with another West Virginian native on Episode 16 of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers.” Senator Joe Manchin has long been known for his bipartisanship approach to politics. The American people and government have never been more divided and having the courage to lead “down the middle” is what will lead to stability and long-term success. Senator Manchin shares his advice with listeners on leadership, how to anticipate change, and why West Virginia is a model for other States looking to bring government, business, and citizens together for the greater good. Wed, 17 Nov 2021 15:00:00 -0000 Chambers Talks Episode 16: Bipartisanship with West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin full 1 16 John Chambers John hosts a discussion with another West Virginian native on Episode 16 of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers.” Senator Joe Manchin has long been known for his bipartisanship approach to politics. The American people and government have never been more divided and having the courage to lead “down the middle” is what will lead to stability and long-term success. Senator Manchin shares his advice with listeners on leadership, how to anticipate change, and why West Virginia is a model for other States looking to bring government, business, and citizens together for the greater good. John hosts a discussion with another West Virginian native on Episode 16 of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers.” Senator Joe Manchin has long been known for his bipartisanship approach to politics. The American people and government have never been more divided and having the courage to lead “down the middle” is what will lead to stability and long-term success. Senator Manchin shares his advice with listeners on leadership, how to anticipate change, and why West Virginia is a model for other States looking to bring government, business, and citizens together for the greater good.

]]> 2093 no Chambers Talks Episode 15: Achieving Behavior Change with Arianna Huffington of Thrive Global John and Arianna Huffington have a candid discussion about the importance of health and wellness, gender diversity, and more on episode 15 of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers”. Arianna has disrupted the wellness industry as the founder and CEO of Thrive Global. Her takeaways in this episode of the podcast about how to take the end customer from awareness to action will leave listeners with ideas for how to grow and scale companies and ideas . Wed, 03 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0000 Chambers Talks Episode 15: Achieving Behavior Change with Arianna Huffington of Thrive Global full 1 15 John Chambers John and Arianna Huffington have a candid discussion about the importance of health and wellness, gender diversity, and more on episode 15 of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers”. Arianna has disrupted the wellness industry as the founder and CEO of Thrive Global. Her takeaways in this episode of the podcast about how to take the end customer from awareness to action will leave listeners with ideas for how to grow and scale companies and ideas . John and Arianna Huffington have a candid discussion about the importance of health and wellness, gender diversity, and more on episode 15 of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers”. Arianna has disrupted the wellness industry as the founder and CEO of Thrive Global. Her takeaways in this episode of the podcast about how to take the end customer from awareness to action will leave listeners with ideas for how to grow and scale companies and ideas .

]]> 1829 no Chambers Talks Episode 14: Culture and Communication or Vision and Strategy with the CEOs of Sprinklr, OpenGov, and ASAPP For the first time since the launch of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers,” John talks with a handful of CEOs he is mentoring through JC2 Ventures. Gustavo Sapoznik (founder and CEO of ASAPP), Zac Bookman (co-founder and CEO of OpenGov), and Ragy Thomas (founder and CEO of Sprinklr) are three entrepreneurs who are no strangers to risk-taking, both in business and professionally. However, they have all learned that risk-taking is only possible when the entire team is aligned to the same objectives and goals. Give the episode a listen for more leadership lessons learned on the importance of culture and communication – and how both enable and reinforce vision and strategy.  Fri, 15 Oct 2021 22:00:00 -0000 Chambers Talks Episode 14: Culture and Communication or Vision and Strategy with the CEOs of Sprinklr, OpenGov, and ASAPP full 1 14 John Chambers For the first time since the launch of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers,” John talks with a handful of CEOs he is mentoring through JC2 Ventures. Gustavo Sapoznik (founder and CEO of ASAPP), Zac Bookman (co-founder and CEO of OpenGov), and Ragy Thomas (founder and CEO of Sprinklr) are three entrepreneurs who are no strangers to risk-taking, both in business and professionally. However, they have all learned that risk-taking is only possible when the entire team is aligned to the same objectives and goals. Give the episode a listen for more leadership lessons learned on the importance of culture and communication – and how both enable and reinforce vision and strategy.  For the first time since the launch of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers,” John talks with a handful of CEOs he is mentoring through JC2 Ventures. Gustavo Sapoznik (founder and CEO of ASAPP), Zac Bookman (co-founder and CEO of OpenGov), and Ragy Thomas (founder and CEO of Sprinklr) are three entrepreneurs who are no strangers to risk-taking, both in business and professionally. However, they have all learned that risk-taking is only possible when the entire team is aligned to the same objectives and goals. Give the episode a listen for more leadership lessons learned on the importance of culture and communication – and how both enable and reinforce vision and strategy. 

]]> 2261 no Chambers Talks Episode 13: Almost Heaven with West Virginia Senator Shelley Moore Capito Episode 13 of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers” features John’s lifelong friend and fellow West Virginian, Senator Shelley Moore Capito. Economic development, encouraging entrepreneurship, and driving innovation in the Mountain State are top of mind for both leaders, who agree the State is “Almost Heaven.” Senator Capito candidly offers listeners a glimpse into the life of a senator, including lessons learned about achieving balance personally, professionally, and across the aisle.  Wed, 22 Sep 2021 15:00:00 -0000 Chambers Talks Episode 13: Almost Heaven with West Virginia Senator Shelley Moore Capito full 1 13 John Chambers Episode 13 of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers” features John’s lifelong friend and fellow West Virginian, Senator Shelley Moore Capito. Economic development, encouraging entrepreneurship, and driving innovation in the Mountain State are top of mind for both leaders, who agree the State is “Almost Heaven.” Senator Capito candidly offers listeners a glimpse into the life of a senator, including lessons learned about achieving balance personally, professionally, and across the aisle.  Episode 13 of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers” features John’s lifelong friend and fellow West Virginian, Senator Shelley Moore Capito. Economic development, encouraging entrepreneurship, and driving innovation in the Mountain State are top of mind for both leaders, who agree the State is “Almost Heaven.” Senator Capito candidly offers listeners a glimpse into the life of a senator, including lessons learned about achieving balance personally, professionally, and across the aisle. 

]]> 2018 no Chambers Talks Episode 12: Competing Against Market Transitions with Padmasree Warrior of Fable On Episode 12 of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers,” John welcomes Padmasree Warrior, Founder and CEO of Fable, for a discussion about how to identify consumer trends and shifts in the way people live and work to find business success. Innovation happens at the speed of the Internet and Padma offers actionable insights for how to stay at the forefront, highlighting experiences from her time working side-by-side with John, to her time taking a Chinese electric car startup public in three short years, to her new chapter now starting her own business.  Wed, 25 Aug 2021 19:00:00 -0000 Chambers Talks Episode 12: Competing Against Market Transitions with Padmasree Warrior of Fable full 1 12 John Chambers On Episode 12 of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers,” John welcomes Padmasree Warrior, Founder and CEO of Fable, for a discussion about how to identify consumer trends and shifts in the way people live and work to find business success. Innovation happens at the speed of the Internet and Padma offers actionable insights for how to stay at the forefront, highlighting experiences from her time working side-by-side with John, to her time taking a Chinese electric car startup public in three short years, to her new chapter now starting her own business.  On Episode 12 of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers,” John welcomes Padmasree Warrior, Founder and CEO of Fable, for a discussion about how to identify consumer trends and shifts in the way people live and work to find business success. Innovation happens at the speed of the Internet and Padma offers actionable insights for how to stay at the forefront, highlighting experiences from her time working side-by-side with John, to her time taking a Chinese electric car startup public in three short years, to her new chapter now starting her own business. 

]]> 2380 no Chambers Talks Episode 11: Video Communication Now and in the Future with Eric Yuan of Zoom Video communication is here to stay. John has been saying this for a long time, but the COVID-19 pandemic thrust video as the main form of business continuity into the forefront of every CEO’s mind. In episode 11 of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers,” listeners will hear from Eric Yuan, the Founder & CEO of Zoom Video Communications. With a culture focused entirely on customer and employee happiness, Eric and his team are at the forefront of innovation as many companies plan a hybrid workplace model in the future. Tue, 27 Jul 2021 18:00:00 -0000 Chambers Talks Episode 11: Video Communication Now and in the Future with Eric Yuan of Zoom full 1 11 John Chambers Video communication is here to stay. John has been saying this for a long time, but the COVID-19 pandemic thrust video as the main form of business continuity into the forefront of every CEO’s mind. In episode 11 of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers,” listeners will hear from Eric Yuan, the Founder & CEO of Zoom Video Communications. With a culture focused entirely on customer and employee happiness, Eric and his team are at the forefront of innovation as many companies plan a hybrid workplace model in the future. Video communication is here to stay. John has been saying this for a long time, but the COVID-19 pandemic thrust video as the main form of business continuity into the forefront of every CEO’s mind. In episode 11 of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers,” listeners will hear from Eric Yuan, the Founder & CEO of Zoom Video Communications. With a culture focused entirely on customer and employee happiness, Eric and his team are at the forefront of innovation as many companies plan a hybrid workplace model in the future.

]]> 1715 no Chambers Talks Episode 10: Combining Real and Digital Worlds Together with Cedrik Neike of Siemens Digitization has the power to change companies – even 174-year-old companies. John talks with long-time friend and colleague Cedrik Neike, CEO of Digital Industries at Siemens, for the tenth episode of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers.” By combining the power of data, cloud to edge, AI, and 5G, Siemens is helping its customers across industries create digital twins, so they can pivot overnight and stay ahead of the next market transition. Tune in for more.  Wed, 30 Jun 2021 20:00:00 -0000 Chambers Talks Episode 10: Combining Real and Digital Worlds Together with Cedrik Neike of Siemens full 1 10 John Chambers Digitization has the power to change companies – even 174-year-old companies. John talks with long-time friend and colleague Cedrik Neike, CEO of Digital Industries at Siemens, for the tenth episode of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers.” By combining the power of data, cloud to edge, AI, and 5G, Siemens is helping its customers across industries create digital twins, so they can pivot overnight and stay ahead of the next market transition. Tune in for more.  Digitization has the power to change companies – even 174-year-old companies. John talks with long-time friend and colleague Cedrik Neike, CEO of Digital Industries at Siemens, for the tenth episode of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers.” By combining the power of data, cloud to edge, AI, and 5G, Siemens is helping its customers across industries create digital twins, so they can pivot overnight and stay ahead of the next market transition. Tune in for more. 

]]> 2180 no Chambers Talks Episode 9: Talent Development and Accountability with Coach Neal Brown of West Virginia University The ninth episode of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers” features an engaging conversation about the similarities between business and collegiate athletics. As the Head Coach of West Virginia University’s successful D1 Football Program, Coach Neal Brown is an expert at developing talent on and off the field with a track record for winning. Listen to the full episode for more leadership lessons.  Tue, 22 Jun 2021 16:00:00 -0000 Chambers Talks Episode 9: Talent Development and Accountability with Coach Neal Brown of West Virginia University full 1 9 John Chambers The ninth episode of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers” features an engaging conversation about the similarities between business and collegiate athletics. As the Head Coach of West Virginia University’s successful D1 Football Program, Coach Neal Brown is an expert at developing talent on and off the field with a track record for winning. Listen to the full episode for more leadership lessons.  The ninth episode of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers” features an engaging conversation about the similarities between business and collegiate athletics. As the Head Coach of West Virginia University’s successful D1 Football Program, Coach Neal Brown is an expert at developing talent on and off the field with a track record for winning. Listen to the full episode for more leadership lessons. 

]]> 2305 no Chambers Talks Episode 8: The Urgent Need to Help India in its Fight Against the COVID-19 Pandemic with Mukesh Aghi of US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) India is the most strategic partner in the world to the U.S. – and our friends in India urgently need our help fighting the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. As experts have said, this pandemic is not over for anyone until it is over for everyone. In this episode of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers,” Mukesh Aghi, CEO and President of USISPF, shares what large companies are doing around the world to ensure supplies are delivered to India on a daily basis, as well as what you can do to give back. Listen for more, and consider donating anything you can at: https://usindiaalliance.org/.  Sun, 23 May 2021 23:00:00 -0000 Chambers Talks Episode 8: The Urgent Need to Help India in its Fight Against the COVID-19 Pandemic with Mukesh Aghi of US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) full 1 8 John Chambers India is the most strategic partner in the world to the U.S. – and our friends in India urgently need our help fighting the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. As experts have said, this pandemic is not over for anyone until it is over for everyone. In this episode of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers,” Mukesh Aghi, CEO and President of USISPF, shares what large companies are doing around the world to ensure supplies are delivered to India on a daily basis, as well as what you can do to give back. Listen for more, and consider donating anything you can at: https://usindiaalliance.org/.  India is the most strategic partner in the world to the U.S. – and our friends in India urgently need our help fighting the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. As experts have said, this pandemic is not over for anyone until it is over for everyone. In this episode of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers,” Mukesh Aghi, CEO and President of USISPF, shares what large companies are doing around the world to ensure supplies are delivered to India on a daily basis, as well as what you can do to give back. Listen for more, and consider donating anything you can at: https://usindiaalliance.org/. 

]]> 1398 no Chambers Talks Episode 7: Business Model Shift to Software with John Chen of BlackBerry How do companies adapt when change is thrust upon them? On the next episode of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers,” John turns to John Chen, Executive Chairman & CEO of BlackBerry, to answer that very question. Listen for lessons learned about pivoting, changing direction, and how you get employees, stakeholders, and the market to buy-in to a complete business model shift. Wed, 05 May 2021 16:00:00 -0000 Chambers Talks Episode 7: Business Model Shift to Software with John Chen of BlackBerry full 1 7 John Chambers How do companies adapt when change is thrust upon them? On the next episode of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers,” John turns to John Chen, Executive Chairman & CEO of BlackBerry, to answer that very question. Listen for lessons learned about pivoting, changing direction, and how you get employees, stakeholders, and the market to buy-in to a complete business model shift. How do companies adapt when change is thrust upon them? On the next episode of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers,” John turns to John Chen, Executive Chairman & CEO of BlackBerry, to answer that very question. Listen for lessons learned about pivoting, changing direction, and how you get employees, stakeholders, and the market to buy-in to a complete business model shift.

]]> 1710 no Chambers Talks Episode 6: The Future of Work with Bill McDermott of Service Now John catches up with Bill McDermott, CEO of Service Now, for the sixth episode of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers.” Check it out for insights about the future of work – which is a moving target for all CEOs leading through the COVID-19 pandemic – as well as for tips for how to lead with empathy and rich stories about how to find strength during setbacks and challenging times.  Mon, 29 Mar 2021 22:00:00 -0000 Chambers Talks Episode 6: The Future of Work with Bill McDermott of Service Now full 1 6 John Chambers John catches up with Bill McDermott, CEO of Service Now, for the sixth episode of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers.” Check it out for insights about the future of work – which is a moving target for all CEOs leading through the COVID-19 pandemic – as well as for tips for how to lead with empathy and rich stories about how to find strength during setbacks and challenging times.  John catches up with Bill McDermott, CEO of Service Now, for the sixth episode of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers.” Check it out for insights about the future of work – which is a moving target for all CEOs leading through the COVID-19 pandemic – as well as for tips for how to lead with empathy and rich stories about how to find strength during setbacks and challenging times. 

]]> 2275 no Chambers Talks Episode 5: Leading Companies Through Transformative Moments in Time In this “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers” episode, John and Jim Whitehurst, President of IBM, discuss the importance of co-creating innovation. Listen for more on how companies can capture the next market transitions by creating cultures that encourage risk taking and debating, while also being structured around common strategy. Mon, 01 Mar 2021 22:00:00 -0000 Chambers Talks Episode 5: Leading Companies Through Transformative Moments in Time full 1 5 John Chambers In this “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers” episode, John and Jim Whitehurst, President of IBM, discuss the importance of co-creating innovation. Listen for more on how companies can capture the next market transitions by creating cultures that encourage risk taking and debating, while also being structured around common strategy. In this “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers” episode, John and Jim Whitehurst, President of IBM, discuss the importance of co-creating innovation. Listen for more on how companies can capture the next market transitions by creating cultures that encourage risk taking and debating, while also being structured around common strategy.

]]> 1935 no Chambers Talks Episode 4: Building a Culture of Continuous Innovation For fourth episode of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers,” John talks with Tony Werner, President of the Technology, Product, Xperience organization within Comcast Cable. Tune in for their discussion about how cultures are truly the operating systems of companies – and what enterprises need to do as they expand their ecosystems to include startups.  Tue, 23 Feb 2021 18:00:00 -0000 Chambers Talks Episode 4: Building a Culture of Continuous Innovation full 1 4 John Chambers For fourth episode of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers,” John talks with Tony Werner, President of the Technology, Product, Xperience organization within Comcast Cable. Tune in for their discussion about how cultures are truly the operating systems of companies – and what enterprises need to do as they expand their ecosystems to include startups.  For fourth episode of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers,” John talks with Tony Werner, President of the Technology, Product, Xperience organization within Comcast Cable. Tune in for their discussion about how cultures are truly the operating systems of companies – and what enterprises need to do as they expand their ecosystems to include startups. 

]]> 1469 no Chambers Talks Episode 3: John Chambers and Thomas Kurian of Google Cloud The Cloud Will Forever Change Businesses. For this episode of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers,” John talks with guest Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, about how cloud is a critical enabler of digital transformation for companies across every industry, and how a customer centric-mindset can help companies succeed in the long run.  Mon, 04 Jan 2021 16:00:00 -0000 Chambers Talks Episode 3: John Chambers and Thomas Kurian of Google Cloud full 1 3 John Chambers The Cloud Will Forever Change Businesses. For this episode of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers,” John talks with guest Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, about how cloud is a critical enabler of digital transformation for companies across every industry, and how a customer centric-mindset can help companies succeed in the long run.  The Cloud Will Forever Change Businesses. For this episode of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers,” John talks with guest Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, about how cloud is a critical enabler of digital transformation for companies across every industry, and how a customer centric-mindset can help companies succeed in the long run. 

]]> 1035 no Chambers Talks Episode 2: John Chambers and Jay Walder of Virgin Hyperloop Next Generation Transportation is Here. John sits down with Jay Walder, CEO of Virgin Hyperloop, for the next episode of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers”. Tune in to hear John and Jay talk about the future of transportation, which Virgin Hyperloop is enabling with the first technology disruption in the industry in almost a century.  Mon, 07 Dec 2020 20:00:00 -0000 Chambers Talks Episode 2: John Chambers and Jay Walder of Virgin Hyperloop full 1 2 John Chambers Next Generation Transportation is Here. John sits down with Jay Walder, CEO of Virgin Hyperloop, for the next episode of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers”. Tune in to hear John and Jay talk about the future of transportation, which Virgin Hyperloop is enabling with the first technology disruption in the industry in almost a century.  Next Generation Transportation is Here. John sits down with Jay Walder, CEO of Virgin Hyperloop, for the next episode of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers”. Tune in to hear John and Jay talk about the future of transportation, which Virgin Hyperloop is enabling with the first technology disruption in the industry in almost a century. 

]]> 1424 no Chambers Talks Episode 1: John Chambers and Antonio Neri of HPE Leaders are Born During Times of Crisis. In the first episode of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers,” John talks with Antonio Neri, President and CEO of HPE. The two discuss leadership during times of crisis, with a specific focus on the COVID-19 global pandemic and how CEOs can prepare now for the “new normal.” Tue, 21 Jul 2020 14:00:00 -0000 Chambers Talks Episode 1: John Chambers and Antonio Neri of HPE full 1 1 John Chambers Leaders are Born During Times of Crisis. In the first episode of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers,” John talks with Antonio Neri, President and CEO of HPE. The two discuss leadership during times of crisis, with a specific focus on the COVID-19 global pandemic and how CEOs can prepare now for the “new normal.” Leaders are Born During Times of Crisis. In the first episode of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers,” John talks with Antonio Neri, President and CEO of HPE. The two discuss leadership during times of crisis, with a specific focus on the COVID-19 global pandemic and how CEOs can prepare now for the “new normal.”

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