Detroit Economic Club's Podcast

Develop Breakout Session: The Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership The value of emotional intelligence (EI) is the foundation for any successful and rewarding relationship, personally and professionally. There is tremendous value in being able to sit silently, listen and validate your own emotions. Nevertheless, it takes strength and courage to walk this journey; courage to be still...

Inspire Breakout Session: How To Move Up And Let Go: 3 Steps to Go from Great at Your Job to Excelling as a Leader It is common for businesses to promote people into leadership who are the most successful in their roles. Unfortunately, being good at producing results doesn't translate into being a great leader. This session will showcase simple steps to take to ensure a successful transition from...

Develop Breakout Session: Disrupt Yourself - How to Reinvent Yourself to Adapt and Thrive in This Everchanging World During the session, Carolina will guide participants through a framework on how to disrupt themselves before they are disrupted by others. She will share why it is important to take a proactive approach and be intentional about reinventing themselves to thrive in the midst of a VUCA...

Lunch Keynote:  Fostering Connection in a Hybrid Workplace Many of us are learning, living, and leading from home. This can create a sense of disconnection and isolation. Demonstrating empathy for the changes we are all going through and understanding ways to restore energy and human interaction are critical – especially when navigating a hybrid workplace. In Mark's message, he will provide ways t...

Join DEC Members as we talk about an important topic to all – Your Money. With the world transitioning to lower growth and lingering inflation over the next couple of years, Jas Thandi will discuss his asset class views, what will it mean to invest in a world with much higher inflation volatility and what strategies can be used in subject environment. FEATURED GUEST SPEAKER Jas Thandi, CFA, MBA Pa...

The DEC hosted Detroit Pistons Head Coach Dwane Casey and General Manager Troy Weaver on Thursday, October 27, at Little Caesars Arena. In a fireside chat with Greg Kelser, TV Analyst and Former Detroit Piston, Dwane and Troy shared their thoughts on the upcoming season, the development of the young roster, and their "restoration" process for the team. Thank you to our Sponsors & Partners for supp...

The DEC hosted Michigan Gubernatorial Candidates Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) and Tudor Dixon (R) on Friday, October 21, at MotorCity Casino Hotel. Each candidate had solo time to answer a series of questions from WDIV's Christy McDonald and to state their case to lead Michigan for the next four years. Thank you to our Sponsors & Partners for supporting the DEC: http://www.econclub.org/sponsors-p...

The DEC hosted Jay Timmons, President & CEO of National Association of Manufacturers, on Tuesday, October 18, at Oakland Community College - Auburn Hills Campus. In a fireside chat with DEC President & CEO Steve Grigorian, Jay discussed "Competing to Win: Manufacturing in America" and answered questions from the audience. After the program, attendees toured OCC's Advanced Manufacturing, Robotics a...

Join DEC Members as we talk about an important topic to all – Your Money. Investors, consumers, and businesspeople have been in a sour mood throughout 2022. Nick Juhle will discuss this collapse of confidence and – in the face of mid-term elections, geopolitical concern, and heightened recession risk – share some historical perspective on why ignoring your feelings may be the best course when it c...

The DEC hosted Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Air Lines, on Friday, September 16, at Huntington Place. In a fireside chat with DEC President and CEO Steve Grigorian, Ed discussed "Innovating for Travel's Future" and answered questions from the audience. Presented in part by the Detroit Economic Club and the North American International Auto Show. Thank you to our Sponsors & Partners for supporting the D...

The DEC hosted Brendan Whitworth, CEO of Anheuser-Busch, on Wednesday, June 8, at Ford Field. In a fireside chat with DEC President and CEO Steve Grigorian, Brendan discussed "How Innovation Brews Business Transformation" and answered questions from the audience. The event concluded with a summer beverage tasting led by Anheuser-Busch Master Cicerone Ryan Daley. Thank you to our Sponsors & Partner...

Join DEC Members as we talk about an important topic to all – Your Money. With record setting moves in inflation, rising rates, a conflict in Eastern Europe…this is clearly a difficult market to navigate. Daken Vanderburg will attempt to separate the noise from the signal, and ground us with what has taken place, why has it occurred, and what lenses can we use to view these difficult times. Please...

The DEC hosted Michigan State University's Athletic Director Alan Haller, Head Basketball Coach Tom Izzo, and Head Football Coach Mel Tucker on Monday, May 23, at the MotorCity Casino Hotel. In a fireside chat with WJR's Paul W. Smith, MSU's athletic leadership and coaches discussed the broad success of Spartan sports and the current state of college athletics. The event concluded with questions f...

Join DEC Members as we talk about an important topic to all – Your Money. Pressure continues to increase on the Federal Reserve to take a stronger stand against inflation. As the debate continues over how fast and high to raise interest rates, join Scott Frush as he offers perspective on What History Tells Us About Yield Inversion Interest Rate Hikes by the Fed. FEATURED GUEST SPEAKER Scott Frush...

The DEC hosted the 2022 Detroit Tigers at MotorCity Casino Hotel on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. Dan Dickerson and Jim Price served as the Masters of Ceremonies for the 15th annual meeting. Matt Shepard and Jack Morris facilitated two lively roundtable discussions. Members heard from EVP & General Manager Al Avila, and Manager A.J. Hinch as they shared their thoughts on the season. A players-only roun...

The DEC hosted Jeff Donofrio, President of Business Leaders for Michigan, and Ron Hall, President & CEO of Bridgewater Interiors, on Monday, May 2, at the MotorCity Casino Hotel. In a fireside chat with Chad Livengood, Senior Editor at Crain's Detroit Business, Jeff and Ron provided a sneak peek of how Michigan can change its trajectory and become a Top 10 state and answered questions from the aud...

2022 has brought increased volatility to global markets. Chris Prisby will help you navigate this uncertainty by sharing his views on inflation, interest rates and valuation as well as proper portfolio construction and tactical positioning. FEATURED GUEST SPEAKER Christopher M. Prisby, CFA® Senior VP & Investment Group Manager Bank of Ann Arbor

The DEC hosted Charles L. Evans, President & CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, on Monday, April 11, at the Huntington Place. In a fireside chat with Susan Tompor, Personal Finance Columnist at the Detroit Free Press, Charles discussed his outlook for the economy, employment, inflation, and interest rates, and answered questions from the audience. Thank you to our Sponsors & Partners for...

The DEC hosted Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, on Tuesday, March 22, at the MotorCity Casino Hotel. In a fireside chat with DEC President & CEO Steve Grigorian, Director Wray discussed "Accomplishing the Mission: Bringing New Partners to the Fight to Counter Evolving Threats" and answered questions from the audience. Thank you to our Sponsors & Partners for suppo...

There's a lot of confusion in the markets over the future of COVID, inflation, earnings, and the Federal Reserve. Let's look through the fog to see what we expect from markets this year. Over a longer horizon, new technologies and changing global trade in the coming decade will combine to make new global investment opportunities. Paul will discuss how to position today to think about short-term an...

The DEC hosted John Della Volpe, Director of Polling at the Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics & Author, on Thursday, February 24. John discussed his book, "FIGHT: How Gen Z Is Channeling Their Fear and Passion to Save America," with DEC President & CEO Steve Grigorian and answered audience questions. Purchase FIGHT on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3tiGIv1 Thank you to our Sponsors & Partners...

The DEC hosted Alec Ross, New York Times Best-Selling Author and Distinguished Visiting Professor at l'Universitá di Bologna Business School, on Wednesday, February 16. Alec discussed his book, "THE RAGING 2020s: Companies, Countries, People — and the Fight for Our Future," with DEC President & CEO Steve Grigorian and answered audience questions. Purchase The Raging 2020s on Amazon: https://amzn.t...

The DEC hosted Matthew Barzun, Bestselling Author & Former U.S. Ambassador to U.K. and Sweden, on Thursday, February 10. Matthew discussed his book, "THE POWER OF GIVING AWAY POWER: How the Best Leaders Learn to Let Go," with DEC President & CEO Steve Grigorian and answered audience questions.   Purchase The Power of Giving Away Power on Amazon by clicking here . Thank you to our Sponsors & Partne...

Join DEC Members for an engaging conversation about why it's more important than ever to plan – not predict – when it comes to navigating our ever-changing investment landscape. With inflation dominating conversations, employers dealing with labor shortages and supply chain issues, and evolving legislative action coming out of Washington, D.C. which includes myriad implications for businesses and...

The DEC hosted the 2022 Michigan Economic Outlook Meeting on Thursday, January 13. In a conversation moderated by Daniel Howes, Elaine Buckberg, Cheif Economist of General Motors, and Quentin L. Messer, Jr., CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, shared their insights and more. Before the discussion, the results of the 10th annual Michigan Economic Outlook Survey were unveiled. You...