“A good leader makes you believe in him or her, a great leader makes you believe in yourself,” business icon Dick Parsons tells Jonathan Tisch in one of his more than 50 Beyond the Boardroom with Jonathan Tisch episodes. Insights shared by business leaders in this unique peer to peer interview series allow viewers to see the person behind the brand and the balance sheet.
Jonathan Tisch speaks to leaders from across business sectors and they share one common theme: no one gets to the corner office alone.
Beyond the Boardroom
Beyond the Boardroom is an Emmy-nominated television series of one-on-one interviews with some of America's preeminent CEOs and business luminaries hosted by Jonathan Tisch.
In Beyond the Boardroom, Jonathan goes beyond the quarterly reports and corporate mission statements to reveal the person behind the CEO. He often interviews these executives in casual environments, creating a relaxed, personal and candid exchange as they discuss the every day decisions that shape their lives and businesses. We discover that business is about more than just numbers, rather, it's the successful combination of people, hard work, guts, and imagination.
Some previous guests have included Clive Davis, Barry Diller, Jack Dorsey, Roger Goodell, Mellody Hobson, Dick Parsons, Ian Schrager, Howard Schultz, Vera Wang and Jeff Zucker.
Magic Johnson
Host Jonathan Tisch is joined by Earvin "Magic" Johnson in this episode of Beyond The Boardroom. They talk about everything from Magic's early years in Lansing to his experience as the first in his family to attend college and how he got his nickname there. They also discuss what it was like for Magic to come out with his HIV positive status in 1991, his time playing in the NBA, his business philosophy and his foundation which is committed to transforming inner cities around the country.
Bobbi Brown
Host Jonathan Tisch talks with Bobbi Brown, founder & CEO of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics. Bobbi is a cosmetics pioneer whose "no makeup, makeup" philosophy sparked a revolution in natural beauty. Once a premier freelance makeup artist in New York City, Bobbi launched Bobbi Brown Essentials in 1990 and has grown the company into a half billion dollar business. Although the company was acquired by Esteé Lauder in 1995, Bobbi retains creative control as CEO.
Dick Parsons
In this episode of Beyond the Boardroom, Jonathan talks with Dick Parsons, CEO of AOL/Time Warner. Dick tells Jon about growing up in Brooklyn and how he accidentally burned his house down playing with matches. The two discuss how Dick worked his way through law school and his close relationship with his mentor, the governor of New York, Nelson Rockefeller. For Dick, being a successful CEO is all about managing risks, a lesson he learned in college when he lost his car in a poker game. Finally, Dick tells Jon what it takes to be in charge of the 300 businesses under the AOL/Time Warner banner: choosing industry leaders, believing in your executives and building collaboration.
Vera Wang
Jonathan Tisch sits down with Vera Wang, fashion designer and CEO of Vera Wang, Ltd. A former champion figure skater and Vogue editor, Vera revolutionized the bridal industry in the 1990s and went on to conquer the rest of the fashion universe. She's grown her brand to include eveningwear, sportswear, an affordable line at Kohl's as well as licenses for everything from eyewear, to fragrances, to mattresses. Today, Vera Wang, Ltd. is now a $300 million dollar plus business.
John McEnroe
Host Jonathan Tisch interviews tennis legend and hall of famer John McEnroe. Jonathan talks to this iconic and infamous champion about the pressures and perks of achieving athletic greatness, coming to terms with his decline and the next chapter of his life. Since his days as a tennis pro, John has worked in broadcasting, played in the Seniors Tour and has had stints as a TV host and a fledgling rock star. His real legacy might be his latest venture, The John McEnroe Tennis Academy, where he's recruiting and training the next generation of American superstars.
Mort Zuckerman
In this episode of Beyond the Boardroom, Jonathan talks with Mort Zuckerman, CEO of U.S. News & World Report. Starting out as a real estate mogul, Mort used his passion for news to acquire U.S. News & World Report, The Daily News and The Atlantic.
American Business at the Crossroads: A Beyond the Boardroom Special
In the 2008 Emmy-nominated Beyond The Boardroom one-hour television special, American Business At The Crossroads, Jonathan Tisch sits down with CEOs, policy makers and thought leaders to get their assessment of the economic challenges this country had not seen for generations. This is a unique "CEO to CEO" inside look at what some of our nation's top business leaders, like Jamie Dimon of JPMorgan Chase and Eric Schmidt of Google, are doing to manage the recession.