Sunny Gupta on how adaptability factors into creating a $1B+ company
Click on the video above to watch the full presentation. “Go big or go home.” It would sound almost reckless if it wasn’t coming from... Read More
Pete Nordstrom expounds on the Nordstrom Way… forward
What’s the secret to Nordstrom’s success? Humility It’s an interesting choice of words to explain the remarkable ascension of Seattle’s iconic upscale fashion retailer that... Read More
On focus: Concur CEO Steve Singh pinpoints the key to making a difference in business and in life
Focus. It was the word of the day and primary directive from Steve Singh, the co-founder and CEO of Concur Technologies, addressing a UW Foster School... Read More
Leaders to Legends features David Carey, EVP, T-Mobile, on what it takes to be the “un-carrier”
Post by Eric Nobis, managing director of Marketing and Communications and executive director of the Center for Sales and Marketing Strategy at the Foster School... Read More
Change as strength
While introducing Bsquare CEO Jerry Chase as the April 22 Leaders to Legends Breakfast speaker, Dean Jiambalvo described the tech leader as an “accomplished executive... Read More
The honor and privilege of leadership
For B. Kevin Turner, Microsoft’s Chief Operating Officer, leadership is the greatest privilege in life. On Wednesday, April 1, Turner provided a thorough discussion on... Read More
High reliability, high integrity: Curtis Reusser on leadership
Curtis Reusser, CEO of Bellevue based aerospace manufacturer Esterline, addressed a packed crowd in Anthony’s Forum during the most recent Leaders to Legends Breakfast. While... Read More
Greater than the sum of its parts: Annie Young-Scrivner on teamwork
On Wednesday, January 21, Annie Young-Scrivner, president of Teavana and EVP for Starbucks Corporation, came to the Foster School of Business to discuss her experiences... Read More
A business by any other name: The transformation of Outerwall
Two years ago, Coinstar Inc., known for its eponymous coin conversion kiosks as well as the movie rental kiosks Redbox, found itself in stasis. Addressing... Read More
Money follows vision
As the executive director of the Seattle Symphony Orchestra, Simon Woods must strike a delicate balance between the business and artistic sides of his organization.... Read More