The Long Game with Eric Becker

Bob Safian, former Editor-in-Chief of Fast Company and host of Rapid Response, has been described as having a "near clairvoyant ability" to spot emerging business trends early. Bob joins Eric Becker on The Long Game for a conversation on leadership, innovation, and the companies he's identified as category-defining.   In this episode, Bob breaks down what makes a founder truly "backable," drawing...

For retail legend and transformative CEO Mindy Grossman, knowing when to walk away isn't just an instinct; it's a strategy for success. In this Postgame episode, Eric Becker shares how recognizing a moment of truth might just be your greatest asset.   If your business has reached an inflection point, learn how Mindy built a career defined by bold risk-taking and building authentic company culture....

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This Postgame Play focuses on Eric Becker's key takeaways from his conversation with United CEO, Scott Kirby, and his "every flight has a story" leadership mentality. Scott says one of the most critical long game plays for any business is simply to "WOW." For Scott, that means everything from redesigning the customer experience to preparing for industry shifts before competitors see them coming.  ...

Scott Kirby, CEO of United Airlines, joins Eric Becker to discuss what it takes to lead the world's largest airline through periods of crisis and transformation. As United celebrates its 100th anniversary, Scott shares how he approaches leadership with a "startup mindset," and how the airline is elevating the customer experience through technology and radical transparency.   Key Takeaways: How Uni...

As Chief Investment Officer of Global Fixed Income at BlackRock, Rick Rieder oversees more than $3.3 trillion in assets. In this Postgame, Eric Becker breaks down the surprising quality Rick Rieder looks for when investing in any company, and it's whether the CEO is willing to "be in the mess." For entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders navigating uncertainty or leading through change, thi...

Dr. Cheryl McKissack Daniel, Chair of the Board, McKissack & McKissack, joins Eric Becker to share how she leads one of America's oldest family-owned businesses, spanning over 230 years and five generations. From enslaved ancestors who were master builders to leading a firm responsible for over $50 billion in construction projects, Cheryl shares lessons on leadership, resilience, and building a la...

Rick Rieder, CIO of Global Fixed Income at BlackRock, joins Eric Becker to share how he approaches markets, investing, and risk at one of the world's largest asset management firm. From an early career mistake that reshaped his investment philosophy to overseeing trillions in assets, Rick explains why markets don't always reward being "right", and why humility, adaptability, and curiosity are crit...

What does it take to preserve America's largest privately owned home for five generations? Ryan Cecil and Chase Pickering, descendants of George Vanderbilt and fifth generation leaders of the historic Biltmore Estate, join Eric Becker to share the story behind one of America's most iconic families and the estate they've called home for over 130 years. From the Great Depression to World War II to C...

Dr. Cheryl McKissack Daniel, Chair of the Board, McKissack & McKissack, joins Eric Becker to share how she leads one of America's oldest family-owned businesses, spanning over 230 years and five generations.

What does it take to preserve America's largest privately owned home — for over 130 years? Get a first look at Eric Becker's conversation with Ryan Cecil and Chase Pickering, 5th-generation descendants of George Vanderbilt and leaders of the iconic Biltmore Estate. From surviving the Great Depression to navigating COVID-19, they share the philosophy and family principles behind one of America's mo...

The Long Game Podcast hosted by Eric Becker , Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of Cresset. Each episode features candid conversations with influential founders, CEOs and multigenerational stewards of iconic institutions. From global brands to family enterprises, these leaders share the decisions, discipline and long-term vision required to move from startup to scale and from market leader to enduring le...