CBIA BizCast: Lessons in Leadership

Over the last year, business leaders from across the state joined the CBIA BizCast to share how their companies innovated, overcame challenges, and found new levels of success.

Whether it’s manufacturing, healthcare, real estate, public service, law, or banking—all our guests had something in common—they learned invaluable lessons that drove them to where they are today.

As 2024 begins, we are taking a look back at some of those lessons, experiences, and advice. 

This episode features insights from:

• Michael Brooder, Hartford office managing partner, Marcum LLP
• Michael DiDonato, development manager, UConn Innovation Partnership
• Leander Dolphin, managing partner, Shipman & Goodwin 
• Jonathan Fife, CEO, Bright Feeds
• Jeff Flaks, president and CEO, Hartford Healthcare
• Karen Frost-Spokes, vice president, COBS Bread USA
• Kevin Grigg, CEO, Fuss & O’Neill
• Chris Jewell, president, Collins & Jewell Company 
• Bruce Mandell, chairman, Hartford Athletic
• Lenny Marano, president, Americas, Lectra
• Chris O’Connor, president and CEO, Yale New Haven Health 
• Nicole Russo, CEO, Microboard 
• Dan Wheadon, partner, RSM
• Brian Zelman, principal, Zelman Real Estate 

Connecticut is home to phenomenal leaders who are driving growth across the economy and shaping the next generation. 

We want to thank all of our guests for sharing their insights and perspectives. 

And we want to thank you for listening and watching the BizCast. We look forward to sharing more insights and stories of success throughout 2024. 

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