C-Speak: The Language of Executives
PNC C-Speak: The Language of Executives, features frank and lively conversations on leadership and life. Hosted by Carolyn Jones, market president and publisher of the Boston Business Journal, far left; Jon Bernstein, regional president of PNC Bank; and Saskia Epstein, senior vice president, client and community relations, with PNC Bank, each episode profiles a well-known local business leader and explores their personal career path and today’s most pertinent business topics. Hear their stories, including pivotal highlights from their lives and forward-thinking insights. Listen here and subscribe to PNC C-Speak at Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
C-Speak: The Language of Executives
JD Chesloff, president and CEO of the Massachusetts Business Roundtable, on navigating the public and private sector
JD Chesloff credits a diverse range of mentors, and experience, for his ability to transition from public service to the private sector. A former state and federal employee, Chesloff began developing key insights that continue to shape his approach to work.
“Showing up, getting out of your lane and bending toward collaboration are three lessons that I have lived by,” said Chesloff, president and CEO of the Massachusetts Business Roundtable, which works with state public policy makers on various issues.
Chesloff, CEO of the roundtable for 13 years, details his career journey in this episode of the PNC C-Speak podcast.
Listen to the episode to hear more from Chesloff about:
- Lessons learned during the height of the Covid pandemic and the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder.
- How this self-described “son of hippies” morphed into a leader in the business community.
- His favorite spot in Boston.
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