Risk Playbook

On episode 9, Mike is joined by LTG (ret) Michael Linnington, CEO of Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) – an organization that strives to honor and empower wounded veterans. In 2003, WWP was founded as a small organization and since then it has grown into a national success story with almost 1,000 employees and nearly 200,000 veterans enrolled. Before becoming CEO of WWP in 2016, General Linnington had a remarkable 35-year career in the U.S. military, which included three tours in combat operations. He is a highly decorated veteran who earned several awards and achievements for his military service. In this 30-minute episode, General Linnington talks about how WWP is helping address the challenges currently facing veterans, lessons learned in managing risk in military training and combat, and his experiences as a leader.

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On episode 8, Mike is joined by Evan Greenberg, Chairman and CEO of Chubb – the world’s largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company and the leading commercial lines insurer in the U.S. Greenberg has spent more than 45 years in the insurance industry, spearheading the strategic decisions and global acquisitions that have grown Chubb into an $81 billion company, with 34,000 employees in 55 countries and territories. In this 30-minute episode, Greenberg discusses what it’s like being in the business of risk taking, how he conceptualizes risk and what the future holds for the insurance industry. In addition, he shares his leadership style and the culture he’s proud to be a part of at Chubb.

 

On episode 7, Mike is joined by Mike DiPiano, Co-Founder and Managing General Partner of NewSpring Capital – a leading private equity and venture capital firm focused on the mid-market with over $2.5 billion in assets under management. DiPiano is a serial entrepreneur and investor who has put Philadelphia on the map by catalyzing innovation and infusing the local startup ecosystem with much needed counsel and capital – now regularly competing with Silicon Valley and New York City firms for investments.

In this 30-minute episode, DiPiano shares how he analyzes risk vs. reward when investing, his approach to creating winning companies and the important role relationship building plays in how he does business. In addition, DiPiano discusses what inspired him to pursue a career in investing and the risks he took along the way to make NewSpring into what it is today. 

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On episode 6, Mike is joined by Kevin B. Mahoney, CEO of the University of Pennsylvania Health System – a world-renowned academic medical center, with hospitals ranked among the top in the nation and #1 in Pennsylvania.  Having been with the health system for over 25 years and now as CEO, Mahoney has positioned Penn Medicine as the leading institution for quality care in the region and beyond. In this 30-minute episode, Mahoney shares insight into the business decisions he’s made as CEO and how he has guided Penn Medicine through the COVID-19 pandemic as well as several transformative projects, including the new Pavilion which is considered the hospital of the future and represents the largest capital project in Penn’s history.  In addition, Mahoney highlights the defining moments in his life that led him to a career in healthcare and how his leadership style – described as “realistic optimism” – has helped him navigate even the toughest days.

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On episode 5, Mike is joined by Susan Hatten, Chief Marketing Officer of Holmes Murphy and Chief Operating Officer of BrokerTech Ventures (BTV). A thought leader in the insurtech space, Hatten helped launch BTV, which is considered the first broker-led convening platform and accelerator program focused on driving innovation within the insurance brokerage industry. In this 30-minute episode, Hatten discusses all things insurance, technology and business. In particular, Hatten shares insights on the formation of BTV, the process for selecting promising startups and where the insurtech industry is headed. Learn more at grahamco.com/podcasts

On episode 4, Mike is joined by Carl Dranoff, President and CEO of Dranoff Properties. An innovator and trailblazer in the real estate development industry, Carl is nationally known and widely respected for his work over the last 50 years, which has been dedicated to reimagining American cities and taking bold risks along the way. In this 30-minute episode, Dranoff discusses how his contrarian approach and workhorse mentality have contributed to his business success and enabled him to transform entire urban zip codes across the country. In addition, Dranoff sheds light on the short-term disruptions and long-term trends in the housing market, and where the industry is headed. Learn more at grahamco.com/podcasts .

On Episode 3, Mike is joined by Dr. Leroy Nunery II, Founder and Principal of Plūs Ultré LLC. Prior to launching his strategic advisory firm, Nunery spent time in corporate banking, education and with the NBA – all while earning his doctorate in education from the University of Pennsylvania. Today, he is actively engaged as a DEI executive and consultant within the insurance industry. During this 30-minute episode, Nunery explains the positive impact DEI programs can have on an organization as well as the risks associated for businesses that do not prioritize these types of initiatives in the current corporate landscape. In addition, Nunery reflects on being a multi-generational entrepreneur and how that has shaped him into the leader he is today.

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On Episode 2, Mike is joined by Mike Buddie, the Director of Athletics at the United States Military Academy. Not only has Buddie spent over 15 years in college administration, but he also had a decade long career in professional baseball, which included winning a World Series with the Yankees in 1998. During this 30-minute episode, Buddie shares how he has navigated the significant reputational risk placed on college athletic departments, and the unique challenges Army West Point faces from a risk and safety perspective given its national prominence. He also describes the impact COVID-19 has had on college campuses and how Army addressed the pandemic this past year.

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On Episode 1, Mike is joined by Dr. Joel Myers, the founder and CEO of AccuWeather, who is considered the nation’s most respected authority on the business of meteorology and has been called “the most accurate man in weather” by The New York Times. During this 30-minute episode, Joel shares insight into changing weather patterns across the U.S. and the role AccuWeather’s forecasts play in mitigating risk for people, properties and businesses – including more than half of Fortune 500 companies. The conversation also focuses heavily on disruption in the meteorology industry and the calculated risks Joel has taken throughout his career to build AccuWeather into the national forecasting leader it is today.

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On Episode 1, Mike is joined by Dr. Joel Myers, the founder and CEO of AccuWeather, who is considered the nation’s most respected authority on the business of meteorology and has been called “the most accurate man in weather” by The New York Times. During this 30-minute episode, Joel shares insight into changing weather patterns across the U.S. and the role AccuWeather’s forecasts play in mitigating risk for people, properties and businesses – including more than half of Fortune 500 companies. The conversation also focuses heavily on disruption in the meteorology industry and the calculated risks Joel has taken throughout his career to build AccuWeather into the national forecasting leader it is today.

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