Satell Institute's Executive Session

Satell Institute's Executive Session

Executive Session features the business world's most impactful CEOs talking about giving back to their communities — and why it's become THE crucial business strategy in the 21st century. In these candid, fast-paced conversations, you'll learn tactics and best practices from companies committed to Corporate Social Responsibility. You'll also hear why CSR helps not only communities and nonprofit organizations, but also employees, shareholders and companies. Executive Session is produced by the Satell Institute, the leading CEO organization dedicated to Corporate Social Responsibility.

Episodes

September 8, 2026 • 37 mins
Special Olympics, community impact, and building lasting partnerships

Tom McGrath sits down with Matt Aaron, Chief Operating Officer of Special Olympics International and longtime Special Olympics Pennsylvania CEO, for a conversation about how Special Olympics has grown from a single event in Chicago into a global movement serving more than 5 million athletes. They discuss the organization’s mission, the power of unif...

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In this episode, Tom McGrath sits down with Tom Grech, CEO and President of the Queens Chamber of Commerce, to explore how the Chamber boosts economic development, promotes diversity, and fosters community resilience in Queens—New York City's most diverse borough. Discover how their work supports small businesses, attracts major investments, and drives innovative initiatives in technology and sustainability.

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In this episode, Jennifer Alleva, CEO of Your Part-Time Controller (which works with 2300 nonprofits across the country), shares her insights on the biggest issues facing the nonprofit sector — from competition for donors to talent retention. Alleva says those headwinds make having strong operational and financial management more necessary than ever.

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In this episode of the Satell Institute's Executive Session Podcast, Tom McGrath speaks with Leslie Walker, the executive director of the Sixers Youth Foundation, a longtime Satell Institute member. They discuss the intersection of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and professional sports, particularly focusing on the Philadelphia 76ers. Leslie shares her journey into philanthropy, the foundation's focus areas, current projects...

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How important is collaboration between for-profit and nonprofit organizations when it comes to improving communities? It's essential. In this episode, Michael Costello (CEO of GNC), and Chelsea Musial (from the American Diabetes Association) visit the podcast to talk about their powerful partnership.

The guests discuss the alignment of their missions, the robust relationship between their organizations, the benefits of long-term com...

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Marc Brownstein, CEO of award-winning branding firm the Brownstein Group, visits the podcast and talks about why Corporate Social Responsibility is no longer just a "nice" thing to do — it's essential for your company's long-term growth.

Marc talks about why companies need to develop a targeted CSR strategy and why authenticity is crucial. He also discusses brands that are doing CSR right — and seeing a big impact becaus...

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