Chef, Humanitarian and Chairman & CEO of José Andrés Group
Conversations that connect us are conversations worth navigating. Join the conversation with host Delta CEO Ed Bastian and guest Dr. Mary Schmidt Campbell on closing the diversity gap and leading during times of crisis.
Episode 6 | March 30, 2022 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
Mary Schmidt Campbell
Ph.D. and President of Spelman College
Conversations that connect us are conversations worth navigating. Join the conversation with host Delta CEO Ed Bastian and guest Larry Fitzgerald on social responsibility and using your voice for the greater good.
Episode 5 | November 18, 2021 | 1:30-2:30 p.m. ET
Larry Fitzgerald
Philanthropist and Professional Athlete
Conversations that connect us are conversations worth navigating. Join the conversation with host Delta CEO Ed Bastian and guest Porter Braswell on leadership that challenges the status quo.
Episode 4 | October 27, 2021 | 1-2 p.m. ET
Porter Braswell
Jopwell Co-Founder and CEO
Conversations that connect us are conversations worth navigating. Join the conversation with host Delta CEO Ed Bastian and guest Mary Barra on protecting people and the planet.
Episode 3 | September 17, 2021 | 1-2 p.m. ET
Mary Barra
General Motors Chair and CEO
Conversations that connect us are conversations worth navigating. Listen to the conversation with host Delta CEO Ed Bastian and guest Danny Meyer on losing revenue overnight and becoming an antiracist company.
Episode 2 | August 11, 2021 | 1-2 p.m. ET
Danny Meyer
Union Square Hospitality Group CEO and Shake Shack Founder
Conversations that connect us are conversations worth navigating. Listen to the conversation with host Delta CEO Ed Bastian and guest Tristan Walker on the importance of knowing your values and how we can better connect the world.
Episode 1 | May 26, 2021 | 1-2 p.m. EST
Tristan Walker
Founder and CEO of Walker & Company Brands and Founder of Code2040
Photo by Martin Klimek
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Conversations Worth Navigating
Gaining Altitude: Conversations Worth Navigating is a new live video series with Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian and insightful guests about topics that matter to our world today, from leadership to sustainability to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Season 2 Episode 4
José Andrés
Join the conversation with host Delta CEO Ed Bastian and guest José Andrés – chef, humanitarian and Chairman & CEO of José Andrés Group – the power of food and the impact of a people-focused culture.
Season 2 Episode 3 November 16, 2023 | 11:00 A.M. ET
Ginni Rometty
Join host Delta CEO Ed Bastian and guest Ginni Rometty – the former Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of IBM.
On The Fly Episode 2 September 20, 2023
Dr. Bernice King
Join Ed for an important conversation with Dr. Bernice King in this second installment of “On the Fly,” a subset of Gaining Altitude for those who might be short on time or on-the-go.
Season 2 Episode 2 August 16, 2023 | 11:00 A.M. ET
Raphael Bostic
Join the conversation with host Delta CEO Ed Bastian and guest Raphael Bostic – economist, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta – on economic equity and leadership.
On The Fly Episode 1 June 26, 2023
Sir Richard Branson
Join Ed for a lively conversation with Sir Richard Branson of the Virgin Group in this first-ever installment of “On the Fly,” a subset of Gaining Altitude for those who might be short on time or on-the-go.
Season 2 Episode 1 June 14, 2023
Arthur M. Blank
Join the conversation with host Delta CEO Ed Bastian and renowned businessman and philanthropist Arthur M. Blank on entrepreneurship and the importance of giving back to your community.
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