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The Evolution of Higher Education with Mary Sue Coleman
Willy was joined by Mary Sue Coleman, former president of the University of Michigan from 2002 to 2014 and again for ten months in 2022 when the institution faced a leadership crisis. She was named one of Time magazine’s “10 best college presidents” and received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Council on Education. She and Willy discussed leadership lessons she’s learned throughout her career, the potential impact of the overturning of affirmative action, the intersection between athletics and higher education, policies surrounding free speech, the current challenges university presidents are facing, and so much more. Watch or listen to the replay. If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Key Points In The Webcast: 00:00 Introduction 00:58 Willy introduces Mary Sue Coleman 01:47 Mary Sue’s doctorate and early career 04:33 The importance of connection in leadership 06:45 The power of an effective team 08:50 Becoming the first female president of UI 12:02 University of Michigan and the affirmative action lawsuits 17:18 Looking to the past for a successful future 20:46 How can leaders maintain balance? 23:10 Dealing with the consequences of leadership 27:56 The evolution of finances in the university 32:08 Raising $2.5 billion for the Michigan Difference 35:08 Why doesn’t Harvard scale to the size of Michigan? 36:25 Buying the North Campus from Pfizer 41:04 Michigan issuing a 100-year bond 42:37 The challenges in athletics in Mary Sue’s term 46:52 The need for more investments in athletics 59:07 Being on the NCAA board 51:08 Addressing privacy and civil liberties in universities 55:47 Creating a safe space for free speech GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Related webcasts: Tune in on Wednesdays for fresh perspectives about leadership, business, the economy, commercial real estate, and more! #WillyWalker hosts a diverse network of leaders as they share the wisdom that cuts across industry lines. Check out our previous videos: » Full playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_QkMqEzOkzNmWUe9kpfRJ4213jIh6LNk Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/driven-by-insight/id1540843402. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1z3wDGMAjtscNhKWJfXs7L Follow us: » LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/walker-&-dunlop/ » Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WalkerDunlop » Twitter: https://twitter.com/WalkerDunlop » Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walkerdunlop/ POSTING POLICY: Please bear in mind that this is a public and professional platform. We’ll do our best to ensure that our postings on this page comply with our standards, which prohibit content that: • is abusive, defamatory, threatening, or obscene • is fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading • violates the copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, right of privacy, right of publicity, or other intellectual property right of another • contains or links to any virus, worm, Trojan horse, or other forms of malware or harmful code • contains the personal information of others, such as names, addresses, and telephone numbers • violates any law or regulation • is otherwise offensive. We expect users not to post content that violates our standards. We cannot monitor postings or discussions in advance, but we reserve the right to remove any posting that does not meet our standards. source
The Urban Landscape Reimagined with Mike Johnston and Egon Terplan
Willy was joined by Mayor of Denver, Mike Johnston, and Egon Terplan, strategist and advisor on urban policy and economic development, live from the University of Denver Educated Opinions Event. They discussed the urban revitalization of Denver – and cities in general – post-pandemic, how the mayor is tackling issues including homelessness, crime, and public safety, the impact of technological innovations on city development, how historical precedents impact urban planning today, the shift we’re experiencing toward reindustrialization, and much more. Key Points In The Webcast: 00:00 Introduction 01:10 Mike Johnston’s priorities as mayor 04:00 An achievement in reducing homelessness 04:31 Providing appropriate housing accommodations 05:43 How does the “clear and hold” strategy work? 06:56 Why do other cities not adopt Johnston’s strategy? 08:13 Focusing on the entire ladder of housing 09:04 The challenges in getting proper housing 11:27 Controlling crime and public safety 13:41 Reducing auto theft 14:56 How less encampments empowers the police force. 18:09 The use of plate-scanning technology 22:03 The revitalization of cities 23:45 Why do downtowns matter? 24:50 How a devalued infrastructure impacts the tax base 29:45 The importance of home games on the restaurant scene 30:46 The economic impact of walkable cities 32:50 Boosting the vibrancy of all parts of Denver 35:17 Why residential location matters 38:23 How Gensler is helping stimulate housing conversion 43:10 Strategies to increase employment and job opportunities 48:11 Addressing traffic on Peña Boulevard 50:57 Do we need more public transit investments? 54:32 Building express lines 57:23 Where’s the potential for growth in Denver? GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts Related webcasts: Tune in on Wednesdays for fresh perspectives about leadership, business, the economy, commercial real estate, and more! #WillyWalker hosts a diverse network of leaders as they share the wisdom that cuts across industry lines. Check out our previous videos: » Full playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_QkMqEzOkzNmWUe9kpfRJ4213jIh6LNk Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/driven-by-insight/id1540843402 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1z3wDGMAjtscNhKWJfXs7L Follow us: » LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/walker-&-dunlop/ » Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WalkerDunlop » Twitter: https://twitter.com/WalkerDunlop » Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walkerdunlop/ POSTING POLICY: Please bear in mind that this is a public and professional platform. We’ll do our best to ensure that our postings on this page comply with our standards, which prohibit content that: • is abusive, defamatory, threatening, or obscene • is fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading • violates the copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, right of privacy, right of publicity, or other intellectual property right of another • contains or links to any virus, worm, Trojan horse, or other forms of malware or harmful code • contains the personal information of others, such as names, addresses, and telephone numbers • violates any law or regulation • is otherwise offensive. We expect users not to post content that violates our standards. We cannot monitor postings or discussions in advance, but we reserve the right to remove any posting that does not meet our standards. source
Building a Sustainable Legacy with George Hawkins
Willy took a trip down memory lane with George Hawkins as they discussed the incredible turnaround at DC Water when Willy was Chairman of the Board and George was General Manager. Under their leadership, they took one of the most problematic public utilities in the country, The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority, and turned it into one of the most innovative, customer-driven, environmentally friendly utilities on earth. George and Willy discussed why Willy picked George to lead the turnaround, the challenges they faced, the $4.2 billion they spent on infrastructure and environmental protection, and the customer focus and client satisfaction that George and his team achieved. It is a fascinating story of private sector innovation and strategy being implemented at a massive public utility that resulted in huge gains for the citizens of the Washington, DC Metro region. Key Points In The Webcast: 00:00 Introduction 02:49 Early days in DC Water: The lead scare 07:48 What set George Hawkins apart as a leader? 13:12 DC Water: An overview 17:12 The importance of customer service 19:43 The past and present of DC Water 22:44 Having a board and becoming a member 25:08 Why educating consumers is a must 28:44 Leadership takes tougher skin 30:25 How a rate increase helped long-term financing 31:34 Listening to feedback and providing solutions 35:33 How do leaders garner respect? 37:58 The power of a uniform 40:55 The rebranding process of DC Water 44:54 The factors that shaped DC Water 46:36 The challenges of working in the field 48:38 Overcoming political hurdles 52:55 The digester proposal: an anecdote 58:19 How Willy and George convinced the board 01:02:44 Recognizing an incredible partnership GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts Related webcasts: Tune in on Wednesdays for fresh perspectives about leadership, business, the economy, commercial real estate, and more! #WillyWalker hosts a diverse network of leaders as they share the wisdom that cuts across industry lines. Check out our previous videos: » Full playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_QkMqEzOkzNmWUe9kpfRJ4213jIh6LNk Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/driven-by-insight/id1540843402 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1z3wDGMAjtscNhKWJfXs7L Follow us: » LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/walker-&-dunlop/ » Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WalkerDunlop » Twitter: https://twitter.com/WalkerDunlop » Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walkerdunlop/ POSTING POLICY: Please bear in mind that this is a public and professional platform. We’ll do our best to ensure that our postings on this page comply with our standards, which prohibit content that: • is abusive, defamatory, threatening, or obscene • is fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading • violates the copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, right of privacy, right of publicity, or other intellectual property right of another • contains or links to any virus, worm, Trojan horse, or other forms of malware or harmful code • contains the personal information of others, such as names, addresses, and telephone numbers • violates any law or regulation • is otherwise offensive. We expect users not to post content that violates our standards. We cannot monitor postings or discussions in advance, but we reserve the right to remove any posting that does not meet our standards. source
Redesigning Reality with Diane Hoskins and Andy Cohen
Willy was joined by Diane Hoskins and Andy Cohen, global co-chairs of the world’s most influential architecture design planning firm with over $2 billion annually in revenue, Gensler. They covered ways to drive meaningful change through the power of design, creating office spaces of the future, ways they’re working to lower emissions, how Gensler has secured their place as an industry leader, how AI and autonomous vehicles will change the face of our cities, building a culture of collaboration, and how to stay ahead of the curve in a constantly shifting environment. Key Points In The Webcast: 00:00 Introduction 02:59 Willy introduces Andy Cohen and Diane Hoskins 05:07 The hallmarks of a collaborative leadership 08:37 Creating the office of the future 10:50 How’s the office participation rate in Gensler? 15:43 How office designs differ in every sector 18:34 Gensler’s adaptive reuse projects 24:42 Conservation and building for a warmer world 28:02 Is zero carbon emission possible? 31:37 Operating carbon vs. embodied carbon 32:38 Timber: How high can you go? 33:53 Do developers have a say on HVAC? 35:23 Promoting climate change awareness to clients 39:41 Attracting talent aligned with sustainability 40:23 The power of having a diverse pool 42:59 Building positive client relationships 45:43 The four key sectors Gensler’s involved in 46:43 Which sector is innovating the quickest? 51:09 Autonomous vehicles are the future 53:55 What makes Gensler’s co-leadership stand out 01:00:39 Prioritizing the collective, not the self GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts Related webcasts: Tune in on Wednesdays for fresh perspectives about leadership, business, the economy, commercial real estate, and more! #WillyWalker hosts a diverse network of leaders as they share the wisdom that cuts across industry lines. Check out our previous videos: » Full playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_QkMqEzOkzNmWUe9kpfRJ4213jIh6LNk Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/driven-by-insight/id1540843402 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1z3wDGMAjtscNhKWJfXs7L Follow us: » LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/walker-&-dunlop/ » Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WalkerDunlop » Twitter: https://twitter.com/WalkerDunlop » Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walkerdunlop/ POSTING POLICY: Please bear in mind that this is a public and professional platform. We’ll do our best to ensure that our postings on this page comply with our standards, which prohibit content that: • is abusive, defamatory, threatening, or obscene • is fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading • violates the copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, right of privacy, right of publicity, or other intellectual property right of another • contains or links to any virus, worm, Trojan horse, or other forms of malware or harmful code • contains the personal information of others, such as names, addresses, and telephone numbers • violates any law or regulation • is otherwise offensive. We expect users not to post content that violates our standards. We cannot monitor postings or discussions in advance, but we reserve the right to remove any posting that does not meet our standards. source
Changing The Game with Stephanie Linnartz, President & CEO of Under Armour
Willy was once again joined by Stephanie Linnartz. Since she was last on the webcast in 2021, she made a major career change, from President of Marriott to President and Chief Executive Officer of Under Armour. According to Stephanie, “I decided to take my own advice – to bet on myself and take a chance. That’s what led me to this job.” She and Willy discussed similarities and differences between running Mariott and Under Armour, the company’s new focus on the female athlete, Under Armour’s brand loyalty program, the “Taylor Swift Effect” on sports apparel brands, the company’s focus on social impact and organizations they’re partnering with, advice she’d give to female professionals, and what we can expect to see from Under Armour in the years to come. Watch or listen to the replay. If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions. Key Points In The Webcast: 00:00 Introduction 01:50 Willy introduces Stephanie Linnartz 04:31 Marriott and Under Armour: The transition and leadership 09:36 Decision-making and catering to changing customer tastes 12:14 How Under Armour accurately pinpoints consumer needs 16:43 Setting UA on a unique market positioning 20:55 The Taylor Swift effect: Why we need more female athletes 23:19 Expanding the Under Armour culture and product line 24:13 The supply chain post-COVID: challenges and changes 30:48 What’s in the Under Armour loyalty program? 33:29 How much of a priority is marketing college athletes? 35:41 UA’s community work and meeting Steph Curry 43:07 The venture capital process of finding talent 46:43 Stephanie’s advice for young women today 48:53 Greatest lessons from Stephanie’s late mother 50:24 What is the future of Under Armour? GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts/ Related webcasts: Tune in on Wednesdays for fresh perspectives about leadership, business, the economy, commercial real estate, and more! #WillyWalker hosts a diverse network of leaders as they share the wisdom that cuts across industry lines. Check out our previous videos: » Full playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_QkMqEzOkzNmWUe9kpfRJ4213jIh6LNk Podcast: » Driven By Insight: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/driven-by-insight/id1540843402. Follow us: » LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/walker-&-dunlop/ » Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WalkerDunlop » Twitter: https://twitter.com/WalkerDunlop » Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walkerdunlop/ Subscribe: » Newsletters: https://explore.walkerdunlop.com/subscribe POSTING POLICY: Please bear in mind that this is a public and professional platform. We’ll do our best to ensure that our postings on this page comply with our standards, which prohibit content that: • is abusive, defamatory, threatening, or obscene • is fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading • violates the copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, right of privacy, right of publicity, or other intellectual property right of another • contains or links to any virus, worm, Trojan horse, or other forms of malware or harmful code • contains the personal information of others, such as names, addresses, and telephone numbers • violates any law or regulation • is otherwise offensive. We expect users not to post content that violates our standards. We cannot monitor postings or discussions in advance, but we reserve the right to remove any posting that does not meet our standards. source
Elevate Your Leadership Game with Joe Davis
Willy was joined by Joe Davis, Managing Director and Senior Partner at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), author of the newly-released book The Generous Leader: 7 Ways to Give of Yourself for Everyone’s Gain, and the Chair of BCG’s Center for Inclusion and Equity. He and Willy discussed key concepts from his book, including strategies for creating a culture of collaboration and inclusivity, his personal journey to becoming a more authentic leader, how vulnerability and human connection will drive business results, actionable insights and advice for unlocking your full leadership potential, and much more. Key Points In The Webcast: 00:00 Introduction 01:25 Willy introduces Joe Davis 03:29 Education at Whitman College 04:35 Being friends with John Rice 06:36 Authenticity and vulnerability as a leader 09:24 Learning vulnerability from Tim Huckaby 12:31 The essence of a “tough” leader 16:31 Why we need leaders who listen 20:20 Prioritizing diversity and inclusion 23:22 Willy’s anecdote about finding one’s voice 27:09 What leadership type is needed in today’s world? 29:28 How Joe got the courage to share his story 32:12 Assumptions hinder the richest insights 35:47 Willy’s experience at Harvard Business School 38:46 How can leaders create a safe space for sharing? 40:50 Dealing with skeptics 43:32 Leveraging modern communication for heart-led leadership 49:04 Leading with compassion: Best practices 52:33 Willy’s ways of showing appreciation 55:50 Don’t pick a side. Touch on humanity. 58:12 Joe’s advice on compassionate leadership GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts Related webcasts: Tune in on Wednesdays for fresh perspectives about leadership, business, the economy, commercial real estate, and more! #WillyWalker hosts a diverse network of leaders as they share the wisdom that cuts across industry lines. Check out our previous videos: » Full playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_QkMqEzOkzNmWUe9kpfRJ4213jIh6LNk Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/driven-by-insight/id1540843402 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1z3wDGMAjtscNhKWJfXs7L Follow us: » LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/walker-&-dunlop/ » Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WalkerDunlop » Twitter: https://twitter.com/WalkerDunlop » Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walkerdunlop/ POSTING POLICY: Please bear in mind that this is a public and professional platform. We’ll do our best to ensure that our postings on this page comply with our standards, which prohibit content that: • is abusive, defamatory, threatening, or obscene • is fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading • violates the copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, right of privacy, right of publicity, or other intellectual property right of another • contains or links to any virus, worm, Trojan horse, or other forms of malware or harmful code • contains the personal information of others, such as names, addresses, and telephone numbers • violates any law or regulation • is otherwise offensive. We expect users not to post content that violates our standards. We cannot monitor postings or discussions in advance, but we reserve the right to remove any posting that does not meet our standards. source
Reimagining the Modern Workspace with Andi Owen
We featured Willy’s highly anticipated interview with Andi Owen, CEO of MillerKnoll, a dynamic brand collective revolutionizing modern design to align with how we will live, work, and gather in the future. She and Willy discussed lessons about life and leadership, her career history and how she successfully transitioned from the fashion industry into furniture design, competitive advantages AI presents us with and the importance of embracing change, the future of office and the importance of creating collaborative spaces, and much more. Key Points In The Webcast: 00:00 Introduction 01:07 Willy introduces Andi Owen 02:56 The story behind Design Addict 04:32 How Andi was influenced by her father 06:32 Why Andi’s varied interests gave her a leadership edge 09:10 Moving forward without regrets 12:07 Lessons from parental loss and leading Bloomingdale’s 16:33 Online selling at Gap and adapting to AI 21:51 Mickey Drexler’s leadership at Gap 24:24 Why leaders need to be active listeners 26:28 Moving to Banana Republic and the power of trends 29:13 The trajectory of sustainability in fashion 31:47 Working with Herman Miller 35:16 How to design innovative and durable furniture 40:23 How does MillerKnoll price their designs? 43:45 Are brand extensions a threat or opportunity? 45:49 Flexible work is here to stay 50:15 The need for empathy in a divisive world 52:01 Office and home spaces: renewing vs. investing 55:19 How to bring in diverse talent 58:19 Keeping business identity with purpose and values GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts Related webcasts: Tune in on Wednesdays for fresh perspectives about leadership, business, the economy, commercial real estate, and more! #WillyWalker hosts a diverse network of leaders as they share the wisdom that cuts across industry lines. Check out our previous videos: » Full playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_QkMqEzOkzNmWUe9kpfRJ4213jIh6LNk Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/driven-by-insight/id1540843402 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1z3wDGMAjtscNhKWJfXs7L Follow us: » LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/walker-&-dunlop/ » Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WalkerDunlop » Twitter: https://twitter.com/WalkerDunlop » Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walkerdunlop/ POSTING POLICY: Please bear in mind that this is a public and professional platform. We’ll do our best to ensure that our postings on this page comply with our standards, which prohibit content that: • is abusive, defamatory, threatening, or obscene • is fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading • violates the copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, right of privacy, right of publicity, or other intellectual property right of another • contains or links to any virus, worm, Trojan horse, or other forms of malware or harmful code • contains the personal information of others, such as names, addresses, and telephone numbers • violates any law or regulation • is otherwise offensive. We expect users not to post content that violates our standards. We cannot monitor postings or discussions in advance, but we reserve the right to remove any posting that does not meet our standards. source
Business, Politics, and Higher Education with Mitch Daniels
Not many people are able to have a highly successful career in politics, higher education, and business in their lifetime, but our latest Walker Webcast guest did just that. Willy was joined by Mitch Daniels, Former Governor of the State of Indiana and President Emeritus of Purdue University. He and Willy discussed the details of his notable career – including his time as an executive at Eli Lilly and Company, deciding to run for governor of Indiana, and leaving politics to enter the higher education sphere – how he managed to find success in three distinct sectors, leadership lessons he’s learned along the way, next steps for the future, and much more. Key Points In The Webcast: Business, Politics, and Higher Education 00:00 Introduction 01:56 Willy introduces Mitch Daniels 06:02 Balancing public service and a career 07:43 Working for former senator Dick Lugar 09:56 Was the late ‘70s the era of the last great Senate? 11:47 Would you be a senator with Dan Quayle as VP? 13:59 The difficulty of moving from governor to senator 15:20 Reflections on the Reagan economy and leadership 17:40 Meeting Ronald Reagan and lessons learned 22:24 Working at Eli Lilly and receiving job offers 27:54 Being called to handle the $2.3B federal budget 33:04 An interesting anecdote during 9/11 34:23 Why run for governor? 37:22 Jumping on the RV-1 tour 43:36 Mitch Daniels’ mission as governor 46:46 Why Mitch Daniels didn’t run for president 50:33 Mitch Daniels’ impact on Purdue’s affordability 54:53 Turning Purdue a standout institution for STEM 57:17 Maintaining accessible and high-quality education 59:57 What is the 4-3-2-1 slogan? 01:03:07 What’s next for Mitch Daniels? GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts Related webcasts: Tune in on Wednesdays for fresh perspectives about leadership, business, the economy, commercial real estate, and more! #WillyWalker hosts a diverse network of leaders as they share the wisdom that cuts across industry lines. Check out our previous videos: » Full playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_QkMqEzOkzNmWUe9kpfRJ4213jIh6LNk Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/driven-by-insight/id1540843402 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1z3wDGMAjtscNhKWJfXs7L Follow us: » LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/walker-&-dunlop/ » Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WalkerDunlop » Twitter: https://twitter.com/WalkerDunlop » Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walkerdunlop/ POSTING POLICY: Please bear in mind that this is a public and professional platform. We’ll do our best to ensure that our postings on this page comply with our standards, which prohibit content that: • is abusive, defamatory, threatening, or obscene • is fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading • violates the copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, right of privacy, right of publicity, or other intellectual property right of another • contains or links to any virus, worm, Trojan horse, or other forms of malware or harmful code • contains the personal information of others, such as names, addresses, and telephone numbers • violates any law or regulation • is otherwise offensive. We expect users not to post content that violates our standards. We cannot monitor postings or discussions in advance, but we reserve the right to remove any posting that does not meet our standards. source
Charting the Economic Course with Mohamed El-Erian
What’s ahead for the U.S. and global economies? On this Walker Webcast, we featured a discussion with one of the world’s most respected economists, Mohamed El-Erian, which took place at Walker & Dunlop’s 2024 Summer Conference. Mohamed touched on Fed policy pivots, inflation, whether or not we can bet on a soft landing, pivotal moments in his career, his return to academia, and his economic outlook for 2025-2026. Key Points In The Webcast: 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Willy introducees Mohamed El-Erian 03:47 The four main takeaways of the talk 08:16 The problem with forward policy guidance 09:25 Is this a general weakening or a decaying economy? 10:29 The power of the swing states 11:52 Divergence and the economic paradigm 15:09 The impact of politics and geopolitics 16:53 What does the future of the economy look like? 19:35 How to overcome future economic hurdles 23:28 Writing “Permacrisis”: Economic lessons from the pandemic 26:45 Co-authoring with Michael Spence and Gordon Brown 29:03 Practicing humility and studying in the UK 32:13 From academia to economics 34:28 Working in PIMCO and the Argentine debt crisis 36:45 Being in Harvard Management 40:34 The best seat to sit in as an investor 42:01 Why return to academia? 46:56 Should the Fed cut in the next two weeks? 47:33 The importance of not being data-dependent 50:55 When to be concerned about U.S. debt 52:13 Is being the reserve currency enough? 55:19 Which transforming sector should be focused on? 57:25 Final outlook for 2025-2026 GET NOTIFIED about upcoming shows: » Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jhzGBWOTvQku2kLbucGcw » See upcoming guests on the #WalkerWebcast here: https://www.walkerdunlop.com/webcasts Related webcasts: Tune in on Wednesdays for fresh perspectives about leadership, business, the economy, commercial real estate, and more! #WillyWalker hosts a diverse network of leaders as they share the wisdom that cuts across industry lines. Check out our previous videos: » Full playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_QkMqEzOkzNmWUe9kpfRJ4213jIh6LNk Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/driven-by-insight/id1540843402 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1z3wDGMAjtscNhKWJfXs7L Follow us: » LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/walker-&-dunlop/ » Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WalkerDunlop » Twitter: https://twitter.com/WalkerDunlop » Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walkerdunlop/ POSTING POLICY: Please bear in mind that this is a public and professional platform. We’ll do our best to ensure that our postings on this page comply with our standards, which prohibit content that: • is abusive, defamatory, threatening, or obscene • is fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading • violates the copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, right of privacy, right of publicity, or other intellectual property right of another • contains or links to any virus, worm, Trojan horse, or other forms of malware or harmful code • contains the personal information of others, such as names, addresses, and telephone numbers • violates any law or regulation • is otherwise offensive. We expect users not to post content that violates our standards. We cannot monitor postings or discussions in advance, but we reserve the right to remove any posting that does not meet our standards. source