Gaining Altitude

Gaining Altitude

Gaining Altitude is a series that tackles conversations worth navigating and connects people while building understanding across the globe. Delta CEO Ed Bastian hosts conversations with insightful leaders about topics that matter beyond the company, like servant leadership, entrepreneurship, sustainability, mental health and diversity, equity and inclusion, among others.

Episodes

August 1, 2024 34 mins

Join the conversation with host Delta CEO Ed Bastian and guest Tom Brady – 7x world champion, entrepreneur and philanthropist - about teamwork, mentorship, consistency and the importance of culture.

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Join the conversation with host Delta CEO Ed Bastian and guest José Andrés – chef, humanitarian and Chairman & CEO of José Andrés Group – live from South by Southwest in Austin, TX on the power of food and the impact of a people-focused culture.

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July 1, 2024 34 mins

Join host Delta CEO Ed Bastian and guest Ginni Rometty – the former Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of IBM – as they discuss skills-first hiring, utilizing your own ‘good power’ and the difference between access and aptitude.

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July 1, 2024 27 mins

Join the conversation with host Delta CEO Ed Bastian and renowned businessman and philanthropist Arthur M. Blank on entrepreneurship and the importance of giving back to your community.

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July 1, 2024 31 mins

Join the conversation with host Delta CEO Ed Bastian and guest Raphael Bostic – economist, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta – on economic equity and leadership.

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June 7, 2023 29 mins

Tristan Walker, founder and CEO of Walker and Company Brands and founder of non-profit Code2040, joined Ed for the first livestream episode of Gaining Altitude.

They discussed Atlanta, the fact that we are all ‘people’ first, the importance of knowing your values and how we can better connect the world.

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June 7, 2023 29 mins

Danny Meyer, the founder of Shake Shack and CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group, joined Ed for the second live stream episode of Gaining Altitude.

They discussed topics from losing revenue overnight and closing restaurants in 2020 to becoming an antiracist company.

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June 7, 2023 26 mins

Mary Barra, Chair and Chief Executive Officer of General Motors, joined Ed for the third livestream episode of Gaining Altitude.

They discussed all-electric ambitions and a more sustainable future, inclusion and building up young women in STEM, and personal reflections on leadership amid challenges.

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June 7, 2023 30 mins

Porter Braswell, Jopwell Co-Founder and CEO, joined Ed for the fourth livestream episode of Gaining Altitude.

They discussed race and diversity in the workplace, challenging the status quo and being your authentic self.

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June 7, 2023 25 mins

Larry Fitzgerald, Philanthropist and Professional Athlete, joined Ed for the fifth episode of Gaining Altitude.

They answered audience questions live and discussed topics, including the intersectionality of sports, business and philanthropy.

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Mary Schmidt Campbell, Ph.D. and President of Spelman College, joined Ed for the sixth livestreamed episode of Gaining Altitude.

They discussed removing diversity barriers in the workplace and the importance of inclusivity.  Following the episode, Dr. Campbell and Spelman received a special gift.

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