How Randy Garutti Built Shake Shack: Leadership Lessons from a Global Brand
Release Date: 05/27/2025
How Randy Garutti Built Shake Shack: Leadership Lessons from a Global Brand
Columbia Bizcast
What does it take to turn a hot dog cart into a billion-dollar brand? In this episode of Columbia Bizcast, former Shake Shack CEO Randy Garutti joins Columbia Business School’s Distinguished Speaker Series for a candid conversation with Professor Jorge Guzman. From earning $6/hour at Chili’s to leading one of the world’s most iconic fast-casual restaurant chains, Garutti shares the key leadership lessons that fueled his journey.
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Walmart’s Chief People Officer Donna Morris on the Future of Work
Columbia Bizcast
In this episode of Columbia Bizcast, Donna Morris, Chief People Officer at Walmart, joins CBS Professor Stephan Meier to discuss how Walmart is building a resilient, tech-powered, and people-led workplace. From AI tools like “My Assistant” to real-time language translation and strategic upskilling, Morris shares how the retail giant is using innovation to reshape roles, empower employees, and navigate the evolving world of work.
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Joseph Stiglitz on AI, Freedom, and Rethinking Capitalism
Columbia Bizcast
In this episode of Columbia Bizcast, Columbia Business School Professor and Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz explores the true meaning of “freedom” in the age of AI. He explains how government, capitalism, and tech must evolve to protect democracy—not undermine it—and why progressive economic policies are key to ensuring innovation works for all.
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How Trump’s Tariffs Could Raise Prices and Disrupt the Global Economy
Columbia Bizcast
In this episode of Columbia Bizcast, Professor Shang-Jin Wei explains why President Trump’s sweeping tariffs—intended to protect U.S. industries—may instead harm American households and businesses. From driving up consumer prices to weakening global trade, Wei breaks down the potential economic ripple effects of protectionism and consequences for the U.S. economy.
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AI and the Future of Work
Columbia Bizcast
Listen to a conversation between Professors Stephan Meier and Todd Jick as they share their latest insights on how AI is reshaping the workplace and transforming the future of work. They offer practical tips for business leaders on implementing AI within organizations while addressing the fear and resistance that often accompany major transformations.
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Professor Joseph Stiglitz and The Road to Freedom
Columbia Bizcast
Listen to a conversation between Nobel Prize-winning economist and CBS Professor Joseph Stiglitz and Glenn Hubbard, Dean Emeritus and Russell L. Carson Professor of Finance and Economics. Together, they explore the intersections of economics, policy, and society, offering listeners valuable insights into Stiglitz’s vision for a stronger economic future.
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Trailblazing in Global Wealth Management
Columbia Bizcast
Discover powerful leadership insights and explore how AI is revolutionizing finance and wealth management in this engaging conversation with Ida Liu, Global Head of Citi Private Bank, and Lulu C. Wang ’83, founder and CEO of Tupelo Capital Management. Recorded during the recent Sir Gordon Wu Distinguished Speaker Forum, this episode, hosted by Columbia Business School’s Jerome A. Chazen Institute for Global Business, delivers invaluable perspectives on the future of global finance.
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EU’s Wopke Hoekstra Calls for Urgent Climate Action
Columbia Bizcast
The European Union’s Commissioner for Climate Action visited CBS during Climate Week to discuss the solutions and challenges on his agenda as he embarks on a new five-year term. He highlighted the need for stronger Europe-U.S. alignment, addressing global competition, and utilizing carbon pricing to reduce emissions.
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Using AI to Transform the Classroom and Beyond
Columbia Bizcast
In this episode of Columbia Bizcast, join Columbia Business School Dean Costis Maglaras and faculty as they explore how the School is harnessing AI to transform classroom learning and equip students for the future of work.
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Climate Risks, Uncertainties, and Opportunities
Columbia Bizcast
In this episode of Columbia Bizcast, listen to Professor Gernot Wagner’s talk from Reunion 2024, where he discusses the challenges posed by the climate crisis and the immense business opportunities presented by the clean-energy race.
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