Episodios

  • Chambers Talks Episode 35: Embedding Purpose and Culture into Leadership with Doug McMillon of Walmart
    Sep 12 2025
    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.
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    22 m
  • Chambers Talks Episode 34: Making a Positive Impact with Dennis Mathew of Optimum
    Jun 20 2025
    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.
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    33 m
  • Chambers Talks Episode 33: Boardroom Insights with Roxanne Austin of Austin Investment Advisors
    May 14 2025
    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.
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    32 m
  • Chambers Talks Episode 32: Investing in Guyana’s Digital Future with President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali
    Apr 4 2025
    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.
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    37 m
  • Chambers Talks Episode 31: AI at Work with Carmine Di Sibio, Former Global Chairman and CEO of EY
    Jul 8 2024
    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.
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    38 m
  • Chambers Talks Episode 30: The Future of the World Economy with Ajay Banga of The World Bank
    Mar 26 2024
    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.
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    35 m
  • Chambers Talks Episode 29: Embracing the New Digital Frontier with Philippe Wahl of La Poste Groupe
    Aug 21 2023
    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.
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    32 m
  • Chambers Talks Episode 28: The Importance of Identifying Product Market Fits with Emerging Tech with Peggy Johnson of Magic Leap
    May 31 2023
    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.
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    38 m