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C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesJohn Lee, CEO of MKS Instruments Inc., on the impact of innovation and inclusion on the tech company’s culture“If you don’t innovate,” says John Lee, “you can't invent the products people use.” In this episode of the PNC C-Speak podcast, Lee, president and CEO of MKS Instruments Inc., shares the origin story and trajectory of the nearly 60-year-old tech enterprise. Based in Massachusetts, the company supports the advanced electronics industry. Innovation is only half of the secret sauce for MKS Instruments. The other prime ingredient, according to Lee, is inclusion.“I’ve spent a lot of time making sure everyone in the company – no matter where you are, which country you're in, what your poli...2025-05-0622 min
C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesSara Fraim, CEO of MTLC, on leading an organization that supports one of the country’s top technology ecosystems (podcast)Sara Fraim got her start with the Massachusetts Technology Leadership Council in 2011 in a role that focused on education and signature programing for members. Eleven years later, she was promoted to CEO of the association that plays a critical role in helping to grow an inclusive technology ecosystem in the state.MTLC has 300 member companies, representing tens of thousands of tech workers. "Our vision is that Massachusetts is the best place for business leaders and tech leaders to work, to live, and to grow their companies, especially right now,” she says.In this epi...2025-04-2228 min
C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesChristina Gordon, CEO of the Women’s Foundation of Boston, on her “economic empowering” mission for women and girlsChristina Gordon’s pivotal “aha moment” surfaced during a college class on at-risk children.“We discovered research had shown that the strongest variable for success for a high-risk child was maternal education,” Gordon recalls. If women were educated, their “children would have better lives.”In this episode of the PNC C-Speak podcast, Gordon, CEO and co-founder of the nonprofit Women’s Foundation of Boston, explains how the organization helps under-resourced women and girls statewide. Gordon says the foundation is “the only large, multiyear funder to women and girls serving nonprofits in our state by pooling dollars...2025-04-0839 min
C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesMarty Meehan, president of the University of Massachusetts, on the five-campus system’s far-reaching impactA former member of the U.S. House of Representatives and assistant district attorney, Marty Meehan defines his background and path to higher education as “nontraditional.” Today, Meehan is nearly a decade into his presidency of the University of Massachusetts, following eight years as chancellor of UMass Lowell, his alma mater. “From my vantage point, UMass is one of the most important institutions in Massachusetts,” Meehan says. “We literally educate the workforce.”The five-campus UMass system has nearly 74,000 students, is the state’s third-largest employer and spends $830 million annually on research.Another point of...2025-04-0127 min
C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesJames Rooney, CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, on navigating today’s business and political landscapeAs CEO and president of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce, James Rooney has witnessed significant shifts in Boston’s business community, and the chamber, over the past decade. Biotech is now a leading industry. AI is becoming the default technology application for many organizations. And the chamber’s board and staff are more diverse. The Chamber’s board decided that “Before we talk about others in their corporate boards diversifying, we have to look at ourselves. So in 2016, we set goals,” Rooney said. The board has met its goal for gender diversity and is close to rea...2025-02-0429 min
Lawyers in the Making PodcastE105: Karyn Polak Founder of Shift the Prism AdvisoryKaryn is a Boston University School of Law Graduate and currently works as the Founder, Chief Activator, and Systems Entrepreneur at Shift the Prism Advisory. Karyn’s journey offers a masterclass on trying new things and being open to new jobs. All from what I call her as, The Master of Legal Financial Services. Karyn and I start in her first year of Law School at Boston University School of Law. Karyn would be one of those people who loved Law School, as she always wanted to be a lawyer and felt that experience was awesome to be...2024-12-171h 13
C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesEneida Roman, Amplify LatinX president and CEO, on closing the opportunity, elevating Latino leaders in MassachusettsEneida Roman aims to help close the opportunity gap in Massachusetts. “We're talking about investing in the Latino community,” said Roman. “This is an investment because economic prosperity of the Latino community is American prosperity."Roman is the president and CEO of Amplify LatinX, a nonprofit focused on helping Latinos in Massachusetts and beyond attain not just wealth but influence. The organization centers on three pillars: economic development, leadership representation and policy advocacy. “We understand that all three (pillars) live in similar spaces, and we need to make sure that we're advancing policy solutions...2024-11-0525 min
C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesGeorge Sargent, CEO at Arnold, on understanding business opportunities, corporate culture and audiencesAt creative agency Arnold, says CEO George Sargent, designing marketing campaigns – whether with large brands or growth companies – comes down to listening and becoming immersed in the client’s culture.That’s how Arnold’s campaigns for PNC Bank, Progressive and others have brought companies’ brands to life.In this episode of the PNC C-Speak podcast, Sargent discusses one client with whom Arnold has had an 18-year relationship, as well as the agency’s recent “Brilliantly Boring” campaign for client PNC Bank.“There was a like-mindedness in terms of the kind of work that we were going t...2024-10-1529 min
C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesLisa Wieland, National Grid’s New England president, on the evolving energy sector, Boston’s talent pipelineFor Lisa Wieland, president of National Grid’s New England business, today is the best time to work in the evolving energy sector.“To be at the heart of the energy transition is a pretty exciting place to be,” she said. The company’s goal, “is to build out the future grid while also balancing the need to ensure that we continue to support and enable economic development, not only here within the city but across the commonwealth.”In this episode of the PNC C-Speak podcast, Wieland also sheds light on National Grid’s role in shaping a d...2024-10-0123 min
C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesDr. Anne Klibanski, CEO of Mass General Brigham, on the complexities of delivering patient-focused careCreating an inclusive, equitable workplace and “workforce of the future,” says Dr. Anne Klibanski, is imperative for any organization with a goal of delivering patient-focused health care. “I think one of the most important lessons for all hospitals is to think about the local community,” says Klibanski, president and CEO of Mass General Brigham – which, she notes, “needs to look first at how to leverage what we have to create that working force of the future.”In this episode of the PNC C-Speak podcast, Klibanski details Mass General Brigham’s multipronged efforts to put patients “at the center of ev...2024-08-1329 min
C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesBrooke Thomson, president of AIM, on creating access to opportunities for her advocacy organization’s membersFor Brooke Thomson, president of the Associated Industries of Massachusetts, the statewide business advocacy organization’s mission is clear.“We are here to help businesses succeed. We know that when our businesses are strong, when our economy is strong, we can hire more people, we can pay great wages, people can have a good quality of life and do the things that they want to do,” Thomson says.In this episode of the PNC C-Speak podcast, Thomson also shares details on AIM’s commitment to foster inclusion not only within its board and staff but also wit...2024-07-3030 min
C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesAndrew Bialecki, CEO of global tech firm Klaviyo: Embrace “the willingness to be wrong”What drives innovation? Andrew Bialecki, CEO and president of Klaviyo, says it’s people willing to take chances and “embrace the willingness to be wrong.”“If you surround yourself with a lot of other ambitious, thoughtful people, you're just naturally going to want to try things,” says Bialecki, one of the company’s co-founders. “At Klaviyo, we're not afraid to take risks.”In this episode of the PNC C-Speak podcast, Bialecki not only details the history and philosophy of Klaviyo – a tech company providing an automation platform for email and SMS marketing – but shares a pivotal piece of car...2024-07-1626 min
C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesDr. Makeeba McCreary, president of the New Commonwealth Racial Equity and Social Justice Fund, on empowering nonprofit leaders of colorThe Commonwealth Racial Equity and Social Justice Fund’s goal, says Dr. Makeeba McCreary, is to raise $100 million to support nonprofit leaders of color. In this episode of the PNC C-Speak podcast, McCreary, president of the fund, delves into how the organization is disrupting the philanthropy sector. McCreary, born and raised in Boston’s South End, launched her career in service to others, which included working in shelters, and theatrical performances before moving to “education policy.” “I really wanted to be a part of solutions around systems issues that I thought could have made a real d...2024-07-0223 min
C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesVikki Spruill, president and CEO of the New England Aquarium, on ocean conservation, climate change and workplace ecosystemsThe New England Aquarium, says president and CEO Vikki Spruill, is far more than a tourist attraction. In this episode of the PNC C-Speak podcast, Spruill details the scope and significance of the 54-year-old institution’s contributions – research, education and advocacy, among others – to Boston and far beyond the city limits.As the leader of a marine-based nonprofit with a workforce of 290 and two campuses, Spruill is passionate about climate resiliency, ocean conservation and the role the aquarium plays in furthering those objectives.The aquarium’s mission is working “for a vital and vibrant oce...2024-06-1827 min
C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesRobert Lewis Jr., Nicholas President and CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston, on academics, workforce readiness, and health and wellnessRobert Lewis Jr. will never forget Boston’s desegregation busing crisis in the 1970s – an intensely volatile period during which his home was firebombed. In this episode of the PNC C-Speak podcast, Lewis, now Nicholas President and CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston and a longtime community leader, reveals how the unrest became the genesis for his purpose. Lewis, who was 16 when his East Boston home was targeted, vowed “to do work that's about bringing people together, about bringing communities together."A member of the Boys & Girls Clubs during his childhood, Lewis now helms a...2024-06-1135 min
C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesMartha Sheridan, president and CEO of Meet Boston, on promoting the city’s history and its diverse “hidden gems”As president and CEO of Meet Boston, Martha Sheridan’s job is to position Boston “as one of the premier destinations in the world.” On this episode of the PNC C-Speak podcast, Sheridan details how she and her 501(c)(6) organization – that markets the Boston area as a destination for meetings, conventions and leisure visits – accomplishes that goal.“if we don't invite them, they're not going to come back, so our work is incredibly valuable,” Sheridan says.Meet Boston’s efforts are bolstered by its commitments to boosting workforce development in the hospitality sector and showcasing no...2024-04-2325 min
C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesDr. Stephen Spinelli, president of Babson College, on entrepreneurship and why “action’s more important than ability”Perhaps there’s no one better to lead the academic institution ranked No. 1 in entrepreneurship by U.S. News & World Report than a serial entrepreneur who developed a small Utah business into a national franchise brand.On this episode of the PNC C-Speak podcast, Stephen Spinelli, Ph.D., details “the intersection between business” and Babson College, where he is president. Spinelli’s entrepreneurial journey began right out of college when he and several partners crafted a plan to buy a quick-service oil change business they eventually rebranded as Jiffy Lube International. After a slow start, Spinelli...2024-04-1625 min
Canes Corner | Carolina Hurricanes podcast from 99.9 The FanDisaster first period dooms Canes in 4-1 loss to BostonThe Bruins scored 3 times in the first 11 minutes and the Hurricanes never recovered. Brad Marchand, David Pasternak and Danton Heinin scored as the Canes were a defensive mess in their first game in 5 days. Jake Guentzel's 3rd goal with the Hurricanes, on the power play, made it 3-1 in the second period, but Carolina couldn't get any closer. The Canes will host the Capitals on Friday at PNC Arena. 2024-04-0531 min
C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesSarah Iselin, president and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield Massachusetts, on the company’s mission and her leadership philosophyFor Sarah Iselin, president and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield Massachusetts, being raised by parents who led “lives of service” has had a huge impact on her career choices – including her current executive role with a mission-driven, not-for-profit health care plan.“Our new mission is to show up for everyone like they're the only one,” says Iselin on this episode of the PNC C-Speak podcast. “And our core values are (to) be the example, do what's right, not what's easy, be kind, act with humility and heart, be courageous, ask questions, seek diverse perspectives, bring bold ideas and ma...2024-04-0228 min
C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesMichael Bobbitt, executive director of the Massachusetts Cultural Council, on the intersection of the state’s arts and business sectorsThe arts’ contribution to the state’s GDP is significant, says Michael Bobbitt, executive director of the Massachusetts Cultural Council. The sector in Massachusetts is a $27.2 billion industry, Bobbitt says on this episode of the PNC C-Speak podcast. That’s based on a 2021 U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis report. “We know that arts are great for supporting people's health needs and their education needs, but also great for business,” says Bobbitt. “The more we can build those relationships with our sector and those sectors, the more everyone will benefit from having this deep infusion of arts and c...2024-03-1926 min
C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesGlynn Lloyd, executive director of Mill Cities Community Investments, on dispensing much-needed capital and furthering advocacySubscribe to C-Speak so you never miss an episode. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.Glynn Lloyd has a passion for advancing entrepreneurship and community.Lloyd is executive director of Mill Cities Community Investments (MCCI), a community development finance institution that helps to provide capital “where traditional capital usually doesn’t get to,” historically redlined communities of “folks of color,” he says on this episode of the PNC C-Speak podcast. And he founded City Fresh Foods, a mission-driven business feeding many people, including Boston public school students and Meals on Wheels recipients...2024-03-0520 min
C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesGranite Telecommunications CEO and President Rob Hale on surviving corporate devastation and orchestrating resurgence in the telecom spaceIf you’re in need of advice on how to emerge from corporate devastation, Rob Hale, CEO and president of Granite Telecommunications, has plenty to share.In 2002, Hale’s thriving company, Network Plus, went bankrupt during the stock market crash. “That morning (Feb. 4) when we went bankrupt, that equity, which was $1.4 billion, officially finally became zero, never to return,” he recalls.In this episode of the PNC C-Speak podcast, Hale details how he – with the unwavering support of his family – went about building Granite Telecommunications, a company with $1.85 billion in sales as of 2024.Listen to th...2024-02-2025 min
C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesDr. Kevin Tabb, president and CEO of Beth Israel Lahey Health, on his unconventional journey to health care leadershipDr. Kevin Tabb’s self-described “eclectic background” includes service in the Israeli military, completing medical school and a residency, and roles in health care IT on the east and west coasts in the U.S. Over the years, he’s witnessed an evolution in patient care that he notes, “will always be needed in hospitals, but more and more care is provided outside of the four walls of the hospitals.” “We're rapidly moving towards a place where we will be providing more than 70% of the care that we provide outside of the confines of the academic medical...2024-02-0629 min
C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesJD Chesloff, president and CEO of the Massachusetts Business Roundtable, on navigating the public and private sectorJD Chesloff credits a diverse range of mentors, and experience, for his ability to transition from public service to the private sector. A former state and federal employee, Chesloff began developing key insights that continue to shape his approach to work. “Showing up, getting out of your lane and bending toward collaboration are three lessons that I have lived by,” said Chesloff, president and CEO of the Massachusetts Business Roundtable, which works with state public policy makers on various issues. Chesloff, CEO of the roundtable for 13 years, details his career journey in this episode of the PN...2024-01-2326 min
C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesNutter partner and St. Jude board member, Paul Ayoub, on the greatest contributions we can makePaul Ayoub, chair and partner of the law firm, Nutter, grew up in West Roxbury (Ward 20) in a Syrian and Lebanese American family that instilled strong values in him. In this episode of the PNC C-Speak podcast, he says his family never took anything for granted and his dad taught him, “The privilege of whatever you receive is to give back.” Ayoub’s dad is the reason he has invested more than 30 years serving on the board at St. Jude Research Hospital. “Service to others is the greatest of contributions that we can make. And it is the...2024-01-1639 min
C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesKendalle Burlin O'Connell, CEO and president of MassBio, on what it means to be a creative leaderKendalle Burlin O’Connell relishes a challenge. That’s just what she got her first day leading the purchasing consortium in 2008 with the company now known as MassBio – when a vendor said she was “not the right person for this job” because she lacked experience in biotechnology.Burlin O’Connell, an attorney, ended up negotiating what’s now MassBio’s largest supplier agreement. “I think that because I wasn't from industry, I was more brave and more willing to take risks in making a really big change at the time,” said Burlin O’Connell, now CEO and president of MassBio...2023-12-2633 min
The Course Of LifeCharlie is better than Tiger and the Dripping Springs CC DuoThe PNC Championship with Charlie and Tiger, Christmas music, and more on this week's episode, hosted by Alex Lauzon and Michael Russell.
It's the most wonderful time of the year, and Alex and Michael are ready for it (1:52).
The PNC Championship included a lot of family duos, but all eyes were on Charlie and Tiger, and how Charlie was much better than Tiger (3:36).
The DP World Tour heads to beautiful Mauritius this week, an island off the coast of Africa that is too beautiful to host a golf event (7:04).
NBC Sports announced than Kevin Kisner is headed to...2023-12-2047 min
Break80 PodcastEpisode 78: PNC Recap and Interview with Toby Harbeck (Charlie Woods HS Coach)As 2023 is winding down, it was PNC time again. Bernhard Langer and his son won the title, but Tiger and Charlie Woods stole the show as expected. Charlie showed off his power and charisma as he drove par 4's and made chip-in birdies. It was great to see Tiger out there having a great time as Charlie soaked up the attention and was all over social media.
With Charlie Woods all over the internet, we have a special guest interview this week with his high school coach at the Benjamin School, Toby Harbeck. The Benjamin School is...2023-12-191h 16
C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesCain Hayes, president and CEO of Point32Health, on “empowering healthy lives” for allPassage of the Affordable Care Act in 2010 proved to be the catalyst for Cain Hayes’ pivot from the financial services sector to health care.“What I saw is that people would oftentimes do a great job of building financial health in retirement only to get to retirement and have a poor quality of life,” said Hayes, now president and CEO of Point32Health. Hayes details his experience in the industry, including how he stays focused and positive when encountering major obstacles, in this episode of the PNC C-Speak podcast.Listen to the episode to hear...2023-11-1428 min
C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesJean Dolin, founder of “Portraits of Pride,” on social impact, storytelling and politicsA self-described “social impact entrepreneur” with experience in multimedia arts, Jean Dolin said an early fascination with storytelling and American culture are key factors in his current role as a community advocate.Dolin, founder and creative director of “Portraits of Pride,” details his journey from being a young news junkie in Haiti to a prominent leader in Boston, in this episode of the PNC C-Speak podcast.“Portraits of Pride,” his public-art photography exhibit, features LGBTQ leaders and advocates throughout Massachusetts of various ages, races, languages and backgrounds.“If you love people, you love ‘Portraits of Pri...2023-10-3130 min
C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesColette Phillips, president and CEO of Colette Phillips Communications, on making a difference by getting involvedSubscribe to C-Speak so you never miss an episode. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. According to Colette Phillips, president and CEO of marketing and public relations firm Colette Phillips Communications, the best way to make a difference is to get involved and form real relationships, she said in this episode of the PNC C-Speak podcast. “Young people tend to think if they’re on social media with a thousand followers, or if you hooked up with 500 people on LinkedIn, that you’re an influencer and you are c...2023-10-1033 min
NHL on ESPNPower Rankings, Bruins Season Preview, and Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon joins the show!Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski are joined by Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon to apologize for not spending enough time discussing the Hurricanes on The Eastern Conference Preview episode! Dundon also reveals his future plans for PNC Arena. Plus, Wysh and Arda break down the upcoming season for the Boston Bruins and how the retirement of Patrice Bergeron will impact the team. Lastly, The Drop reveals our pre-season Power Rankings! Where does your team land on the list? Tune in to find out!0:00 Welcome to The Drop!1:05 Boston Bruins season preview2:55...2023-10-0336 min
C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesNicole Obi, president and CEO of the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts (BECMA), on the hardest yet most satisfying job she’s ever hadSubscribe to C-Speak so you never miss an episode. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.Nicole Obi, president and CEO of the Black Economic Council of Massachusetts (BECMA), never expected to be leading the organization a year or so after she began working with them as a consultant. “It’s the hardest thing, but the most satisfying job I’ve ever had,” she says. “It’s stretching me personally and professionally.” In this podcast episode of PNC C-Speak, Obi dives deep with hosts Carolyn Jones of the Boston Business Journ...2023-10-0325 min
C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesAisha Francis, President, Franklin Cummings TechSubscribe to C-Speak so you never miss an episode. Listen on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher.Aisha Francis’ childhood dream was to be a teacher – which is why she pursued the education field after graduating from Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee. Now president of Franklin Cummings Tech (formerly known as Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology), Francis relishes “leading an institution that has so much connection to the future of this economy,” as she said in this episode of PNC C-Speak.Francis is also proud of the “minority-serving” institution’s legacy, rooted in the school’s dual mission to advan...2023-08-0827 min
C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesTom O’Brien, CEO, HYM Investment GroupSubscribe to C-Speak so you never miss an episode. Listen on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher. Tom O’Brien’s early-career stint as a campaign worker for presidential candidate and governor Michael Dukakis didn’t pay much – he remembers not being able to make car payments – but was nevertheless a rewarding, “transformative experience,” he said in this episode of PNC C-Speak. O’Brien, co-founder, managing partner and CEO of HYM Investment Group, believes others can benefit from work in the public sector. “I would encourage people to think about politics and government, particularly at an early stage of their caree...2023-08-0141 min
C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesJim Canales, President, The Barr FoundationExperience as a classroom teacher in California set Jim Canales on the path toward his role as president of The Barr Foundation, Canales shares in the latest episode of PNC C-Speak. One of the foundation’s focus areas is education. In 2022, the foundation awarded nearly $140 million to grant recipients.“The foundation’s mission is to invest in potential,” says Canales, a Boston Business Journal Movement Maker, by awarding grants — in collaboration with businesses — for education and the areas of arts, creativity and climate. “These are challenges that require the engagement of a broad range of sectors to address them e...2023-06-1334 min
C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesMike Massaro, CEO, FlywireFlywire CEO Mike Massaro does not take credit for building the once-struggling tech startup into a global, publicly traded company. The credit goes to the company’s “flymates,” aka employees, Massaro shares in the latest episode of PNC C-Speak. Massaro, who once considered himself unprepared for the job and thought he’d be “the shortest-tenured CEO in the history of tech CEOs,” was the recipient of the 2019 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in financial services. During Flywire’s early days, Massaro says, the company’s culture was unearthed but not defined. Now it’s part of the organi...2023-06-0620 min
C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesDiane Hessan, CEO, Salient VenturesSalient Ventures CEO Diane Hessan has always wanted to “lead something big,” as she shares in the latest episode of PNC C-Speak. That desire was the impetus for leaving her role with a small startup and founding Communispace, now known as C Space, in Boston. These days, she leads angel investment firm Salient Ventures in its efforts to support early-stage companies that show a lot of promise.Hessan’s embrace of startups, and their inherent risks, stems from her happy, secure childhood. “I just asked myself (back then), what’s the worst thing that could happen? And my worst-c...2023-05-3038 min
C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesRick Faulk, CEO, Locus RoboticsMassachusetts, says Locus Robotics CEO Rick Faulk in this episode of C-Speak, has “lots of robots looking for a problem as opposed to a problem looking for a robot.” That’s because numerous companies lose sight of two things: adhering to their core mission and catering to their clients’ specific needs, according to Faulk.Faulk points to targeted growth as an integral element in Locus Robotics’ evolution from a third-party logistics business to a two-time Boston Business Journal Fast 50 company mulling an IPO. Initiatives such as hiring “folks smarter than” senior management and carefully selecting workers who fit into the c...2023-05-2332 min
C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesJim Heppelmann, CEO, PTCJim Heppelmann, chief executive officer of Boston-based digital transformation firm PTC, admits he can get a little bored if things start to feel routine — and he says that’s a good thing. “I’m open to changes, very much so,” he says in this episode of PNC C-Speak. “It’s a good set of skills, I think, for a CEO to be able to imagine things working differently and be impatient enough to go after them on a regular basis.” Listen as Heppelmann shares his career journey with PNC C-Speak co-hosts Jon Bernstein, regio...2023-05-0927 min
Blair & BarkerVisiting the Pirates at PNC Post-SweepJeff Blair and Kevin Barker look ahead to the Blue Jays weekend series in Pittsburgh after getting swept by the Boston Red Sox. Travis Sawchik of The Score discusses the Pirates early-season success, if they could be buyers as the trade deadline approaches, and how he viewed Jose Berrios’ first month of the season (23:49). The guys open up the ‘Back Leg Line’ before welcoming Jays Manager John Schneider on the show for his weekly hit who shared his thoughts on the Boston sweep, Daulton Varsho’s hitting adjustments, Guerrero Jr’s success hitting at Fenway Park, George Springer, and managing t...2023-05-051h 39
C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesDr. Brent Chrite, President, Bentley UniversityDr. Brent Chrite faced unusual challenges when he stepped into his role as president of Bentley University in 2021 during the Covid-19 pandemic. “We are a residential, place-based university, and that operating model no longer held,” Chrite said in this episode of the PNC C-Speak podcast. “We had to recalibrate everything from knowledge transfer, to pedagogy, to what it means to be an engaged faculty, to balancing the need to maintain our commitment to education and knowledge creation versus keeping our community safe.” Chrite speaks with hosts Jon Bernstein of PNC Bank and Carolyn Jones of the Bost...2023-05-0222 min
A2D RadioIslanders vs Hurricanes GAME 5 LIVESTREAM REACTIONS | New York Islanders vs Carolina HurricanesWe have our 1st Elimination Game!! The Carolina Hurricanes return to PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina for Game 5 of the 1st Round Match Up against the New York Islanders. This series opened the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs last Monday and has been one of the more hard-working series. Both teams are wearing each other down physically and working for every chance in this series. Canes Head Coach Rod Brind'Amour has said earlier in the series that his system is built for the Playoffs and feels his team is prepared to make a run. Meanwhile, the Islanders are having a...2023-04-262h 37
C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesLauren Solotar, CEO, May InstituteLauren Solotar has seen a lot of changes in her years at the May Institute, from when she first joined the team as vice president and chief psychologist in 1996 all the way to her current role as CEO. But she’s most excited about the nonprofit’s dedicated efforts to bring on the “best and the brightest from around the country” as it begins building out centers of excellence to better serve individuals with autism spectrum disorder. This special episode of the PNC C-Speak podcast, hosted by PNC Regional President Jon Bernstein and Boston Business Journal Publisher Carolyn J...2023-04-2523 min
C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesJim Sullivan, President and CEO, NWN CarouselJim Sullivan joined NWN Carousel – a Boston Business Journal Fast 50 company – as CEO in May 2019. His deep knowledge of the enterprise technology space came in handy starting March 14, 2020, when NWN Carousel’s customers started to flood the company with urgent pleas for help amid the emerging, global spread of the deadly coronavirus pandemic and the subsequent shutdown of commerce across many sectors. Sullivan praises NWN Carousel’s long-standing mission to help customers overcome tech-related challenges and the “incredible people” throughout the company committed to that ideal.In this episode of PNC C-Speak, hosted by Jon Bernstein, Su...2023-04-1120 min
Sox Populi - A Chicago White Sox podcastPittsburgh PiratesThroughout the season, I plan to preview our upcoming series with a fan from every team the White Sox face. We’ll chat about our game expectations, players to watch, and much more.For the third episode of Visiting Dugout, I sat down with Graves to chat about the upcoming series in Pittsburgh against the Pirates.
The Pirates are back at PNC and ready to welcome the prodigal son, Andrew McCutchen
PNC is awesome, and Graves talks about some of the best things the ballpark has to offer
Fresh off a sweep in Boston, Graves speaks on...2023-04-0719 min
C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesImari Paris Jeffries, President and CEO, Embrace BostonAs a veteran of the Army and the son of a Vietnam War veteran, Imari Paris Jeffries understands the importance of serving his country and the community. Now president and CEO of Embrace Boston, he has been serving the Boston community in leadership roles since joining the team of JumpStart Boston, an early education organization, at the age of 18. “While I've worked at congregate care organizations or family serving organizations or educational organizations, I've tried to supplement those experiences with being on boards of charter schools, higher education institutions and environmental or conservation organizations," said Paris Jeffries, name...2023-03-2836 min
C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesPratt Wiley, President and CEO, The PartnershipPratt Wiley says he grew up in The Partnership, a leadership development organization for people of color formerly run by his mother. Now president and CEO, Wiley says some of the sessions were even conducted in his parents’ home in Brookline.Years later, while working in the Obama administration as an advocate for voting rights, Wiley saw the need for an organization like The Partnership in just about every city he visited. So, the decision was made to expand The Partnership’s presence nationwide by leveraging the organization’s alumni and clients such as Biogen, Liberty Mutual and TJ...2023-03-0743 min
Home Ice Advantage: A Carolina Hurricanes Podcast110. Sebastian Aho is on Fire, Come Back of the Year, Boston comes to PNCThe Carolina Hurricanes were able to grab victory from the jaws of defeat beating San Jose 5-4 in Overtime. We check back in to see if there is any news on Jaccon Slavin. Martin Necas and Sebastian Aho trade Carolina scoring title multiple times in the same game. Collin ends the showing talking about why the Hurricanes are going to defeat the Boston Bruins.
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C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesManny Lopes, EVP Public Markets and Public Affairs, Blue Cross Blue Shield MAWhen Manny Lopes started working at East Boston Neighborhood Health in East Boston after finishing high school, he never thought the “part-time gig” would launch him on a long, successful career in health care. His nonlinear journey extended to other states, but Lopes — nominated as a Power 50 Movement Maker by the Boston Business Journal in 2021 — always intended to return to Boston, where he was raised. After a successful decade as president and CEO of East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, Lopes recently joined Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. But no matter where he’s worked, Lopes has had a passi...2022-12-2025 min
C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesAndrea Silbert, President, EoS FoundationAndrea Silbert’s longtime mission has been to advance gender equity and women’s economic prosperity. That explains, in part, why Silbert, president of the EoS Foundation, has been named a 2022 Power 50 Movement Maker by the Boston Business Journal, her second time on the BBJ’s list of distinguished recipients. Silbert launched her professional life in the field of finance after earning a degree from Harvard Business School. Still, Silbert says, “civil service was a big part of my upbringing.”In this episode of C-Speak, Silbert shares more about her “circuitous” career journey, the “feminization of p...2022-12-1332 min
C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesThe Business of Sports Panel DiscussionThe future of the Boston Red Sox is about inclusion, according to Zineb Curran, the organization’s senior vice president and chief communications officer. Curran notes the Red Sox have already made historic progress from a coaching standpoint, naming its first Black coach, a woman, on a pro team as well as its second female coaching staffer. “Now we have two women in uniform,” says Curran, which for baseball is absolutely incredible.” In this episode of PNC C-Speak: “The Business of Sports,” Curran discusses the business of sports in Boston and beyond in a conversation with Demeka F...2022-12-0639 minHome Ice Advantage: A Carolina Hurricanes Podcast94. The Carolina Hurricanes are SpiralingThe Carolina Hurricanes extend their losing streak to five. Collin talks about the teams 4-0 loss at PNC Arena to Arizona. Then he goes on a rant about the teams 3-2 OT loss to Boston. Words are said, friends are lost, and much more.
Hurricanes extend Kochetkov:
https://www.nhl.com/news/c-337943254
Pierre LeBrun talks to Max Pacioretty:
https://theathletic.com/3931636/2022/11/25/max-pacioretty-is-living-his-best-life-in-carolina-while-awaiting-his-hurricanes-debut/
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C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesMarcus Wilson, Co-Founder, NOBULLMarcus Wilson’s company, NOBULL, is driven by a shared philosophy: “If you want to be better, you have to put in the work.”As a result of putting in the work over the years, the startup co-founded by Wilson has established a partnership with the New England Patriots – QB Mac Jones is a NOBULL spokesperson – and an upcoming sponsorship of the NFL Scouting Combine. “It’s all about helping to build awareness,” Wilson says about the footwear, apparel and accessory brand for athletes.In this episode, Wilson discusses NOBULL’s intention to buil...2022-11-2223 min
C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesTom Leighton, CEO and Co-founder, Akamai TechnologiesAs a former MIT math professor, Tom Leighton, Ph.D., approaches business with rigor and a critical eye toward uncovering the truth. As a leader whose company, Akamai Technologies, was deeply challenged during the dot-com era, he also understands an organization’s culture and the people make all the difference in its success. In this episode, Leighton also outlines how Akamai makes the online experience better and safer for users, the leadership skills he gained as the company grew and how executives can help create a great employee experience in their own organizations. Powered by...2022-11-1525 min
C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesReginald Swift, Founder & CEO, Rubix LS When it comes to achieving greater patient health outcomes through precision medicine, Reginald Swift, founder and CEO of Rubix LS, realized early on that digital health technologies and research trials must have a focus on inclusion to effectively serve all patients. In our latest miniseries, PNC C-Speak is highlighting the BBJ 2021 Power 50 Movement Makers, a list of community leaders whose work and actions are helping to shape a more equitable Boston.In this episode, Swift shares more about career challenges, what drives his need to innovate, what lies ahead in his journey with Rubix LS and...2022-11-0839 min
C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesSandra Edgerley, Founder & President, Hexagon PropertiesSandy Edgerley describes her career as having three major chapters: first as a consultant for Bain & Co., next as the founder of the real estate development firm Hexagon Properties, and most recently as a co-founder of private social club The 'Quin House, alongside her husband Paul Edgerley. In our latest miniseries, PNC C-Speak is highlighting the BBJ 2021 Power 50 Movement Makers, a list of community leaders whose work and actions are helping to shape a more equitable Boston. In this episode, Sandy shares the "happy accident" that led her to The 'Quin, the social impact mission of...2022-11-0136 min
C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesDaren Bascome, Founder, Proverb AgencyWhen it comes to the work Daren Bascome is doing with Proverb, the creative marketing agency he founded in 1997, much of the focus is on creating vibrant and purposeful communities. In the wake of the pandemic, the idea of bringing people together into a physical space with a clear purpose has been a rebranding theme in particularly high demand. In our latest miniseries, PNC C-Speak is highlighting the BBJ 2021 Power 50 Movement Makers, a list of community leaders whose work and actions are helping to shape a more equitable Boston.In this episode, Bascome shares more a...2022-10-1827 min
Big and Little PodcastHow to Help Our Kids "Grow Up Great"Reaching children in their earliest years not only helps them develop the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills they need to succeed, but can also inspire lifelong enthusiasm for learning. On today’s podcast, Boston Children’s Museum President and CEO Carole Charnow sits down with Dr. Jeanette Betancourt from Sesame Workshop and Sally McCrady from PNC Bank to learn more about their partnership - Grow Up Great, an initiative to help prepare children from birth to age 5 for success in school and life. To access educational resources and learn more about Grow Up Great check out: 2022-10-1438 minBig and Little PodcastHow to Help Our Kids "Grow Up Great"Reaching children in their earliest years not only helps them develop the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills they need to succeed, but can also inspire lifelong enthusiasm for learning. On today’s podcast, Boston Children’s Museum President and CEO Carole Charnow sits down with Dr. Jeanette Betancourt from Sesame Workshop and Sally McCrady from PNC Bank to learn more about their partnership - Grow Up Great, an initiative to help prepare children from birth to age 5 for success in school and life. To access educational resources and learn more about Grow Up Great check out: 2022-10-1438 min
C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesElizabeth Turnbull Henry, President, Environmental League of MassachusettsAn environmental economics teacher set Elizabeth Turnbull Henry on a course that led her to her current role as President of the Environmental League of Boston. Today the organization's mission is to ensure Massachusetts leads the country in environmental policy and becomes a model for other states and nations.In our latest miniseries, PNC C-Speak is highlighting the BBJ 2021 Power 50 Movement Makers, a list of community leaders whose work and actions are helping to shape a more equitable Boston. In this episode, Elizabeth discusses how the business community can support ELM's mission, why tackling climate c...2022-10-0426 min
C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesHerby Duverné, CEO, Windwalker Group & CEO, Rise TogetherFor Herby Duverné, everything comes back to community. From founding RISE Together, a company ensuring communities can thrive and build wealth together, to his security organization Windwalker, which has implemented a new product aimed at developing people and talent.In our latest miniseries, PNC C-Speak is highlighting the BBJ 2021 Power 50 Movement Makers, a list of community leaders whose work and actions are helping to shape a more equitable Boston. In this episode, Herby describes the resiliency he developed following his upbringing in Haiti, the importance of seeking out a support network, and why both of hi...2022-09-2037 min
C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesMohamad Ali, CEO, IDGAfter moving to the US at 11 years old, Mohamad Ali credits the mentors he found in both school and business for his remarkable career trajectory.In this episode, Mohamad explains his commitment to fairness as a leader, how he maintains a strong company culture across over 4,000 international employees, and why action is more important than a perfect plan.2022-07-1234 min
WSJM SportsTigers offense goes cold again in loss at Boston – Tuesday Morning Sports UpdateMLB – Major League Baseball Last Night Boston Red Sox 5, Detroit Tigers 2 Chicago White Sox 8, Toronto Blue Jays 7 Pittsburgh Pirates 12, Chicago Cubs 1 Red Sox 5, Tigers 2 – Cordero has 3 hits, 2 RBIs to help Red Sox beat Tigers 5-2 Franchy Cordero had three hits, including a two-run single to help the Boston Red Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2. Josh Winckowski made the longest start of his short career for his second straight win. Jarren Duran had two hits, two stolen bases and two runs for Boston. The Red Sox won for the sixth time in eigh...2022-06-2102 min
C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesJason Trevisan, CEO, CarGurusBefore joining CarGurus, Jason Trevisan spent 12 years in venture capital, evaluating hundreds of companies on their success and potential. In this episode, Jason outlines what it was about CarGurus that blew him away, his guiding principles for leadership, and the power of good feedback.2022-06-1530 min
C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesRob Waldron, CEO, Curriculum AssociatesRob Waldron was the first child born to a Peace Corps representative, and has been dedicated to serving his community ever since. In this episode, Rob outlines the importance of nurturing potential as a leader, the catalyst that led to Curriculum jumpstarting their virtual program, and the reason he agreed to a 20 year employment contract.2022-06-0733 min
C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesKevin Churchwell, CEO, Boston Children's HospitalAs CEO of Boston Children’s Hospital, Kevin Churchwell spends his days planning the next evolution of care. In this episode, Kevin describes his journey from physician to CEO, his commitment to diversity and inclusion, and his process for staying calm and positive in a crisis.2022-05-3136 min
Wavelength: Baltimore's Public Radio JourneyRadio piratesSince WJHU was the precursor to WYPR and this is WYPR’s 20th anniversary year, indulge us as we focus on the station’s early years in this episode of Wavelength: Baltimore's Public Radio Journey. A lot went on… Production and support for this podcast was brought to you in part by PNC Bank. Transcript MUSIC: "Dire Ghost" by Blue Dot Sessions. Marc Steiner: It was 2001 and there was a general manager search going on, and there were three final candidates. And just as the staff was about to interview the candidates, we got a n...2022-05-2532 min
C-Speak: The Language of ExecutivesAngela Ruggiero, CEO & Co-Founder, Sports Innovation LabAs an athlete, Angela Ruggiero noticed a gap in the market that led to her co-founding Sports Innovation Lab; a global intelligence firm that helps industry decision-makers better understand their fans. In this episode, Angela shares how many of the sports philosophies that helped her win 4 Olympic medals can also be applied to business, and the difference between managing and leading.2022-05-2334 min