In this lively discussion, Chris Palmeri and Michelle Davis reveal Verizon's strategic $9.6 billion acquisition of Frontier Communications and its potential to enhance broadband access. Dave Alison shares investment strategies tailored for ultra-high net worth clients amid economic uncertainties. Richard Edelman highlights findings from the Trust at Work report, shedding light on workplace trust gaps due to globalization and AI. They also tackle the evolving roles of technology in financial advising and the future influence of AI on job markets.

In this engaging discussion, Richard Edelman, president and CEO of Edelman Communications, shares his journey from a Chicago upbringing to leading a global firm. He emphasizes the importance of humble leadership and the qualities of integrity and dependability in forging meaningful connections. Richard reveals how trust is crucial in today’s business landscape and offers insights on creativity in leadership. He also advocates for charitable giving as a way to leave a lasting legacy, all while reminding us that personal ties are more vital than ever.

Richard Edelman, CEO of Edelman, shares Trust and Health Barometer report on healthcare concerns. Katherine Kostereva, CEO of Creatio, discusses AI to build software and automate work. They explore trust decline in healthcare institutions, doctor-patient relationships, success in wealth management, AI investment, integration of no-code and AI in workflow automation, and role of generative AI in conversations.

Richard Edelman discusses the crisis of trust in innovation, emphasizing the need for transparent communication from tech leaders. Collaboration between businesses, government, and media is crucial to manage innovation effectively. Trust in AI is declining, highlighting the importance of building trust through transparency and diverse perspectives.

As the war in Ukraine continues, the world is responding not just with various government sanctions on Russia, but also with a voluntary exodus of private corporations from the Russian market. To discuss these "private sanctions" and possible motivations behind them, we invited Richard Edelman, the CEO of one of the largest public relations firms in the world. Are firms profit-maximizing in their actions? Are they responding to political or consumer pressure? Or are they simply trying to avoid a public relations nightmare? Furthermore, do these actions constitute a precedent to be followed in future conflicts?