Hosted by K&L Gates LLP · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 45 episodes
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The Playbook: Conversations With Craig Budner offers listeners a front-row seat to candid, thought-provoking discussions with dynamic leaders across industries. In 60 minutes or less, each episode explores the philosophies, pivotal decisions, and tactical approaches that have shaped their success. From navigating complex business challenges to building authentic relationships, these conversations uncover the real-world strategies that drive leadership, impact, and growth. It's not just about what they've accomplished—it's about how they think, what they've learned, and the playbook they've built along the way.
K&L Gates LLP hosts The Playbook: Conversations With Craig Budner, a business show with 45 episodes published.
Deborah B. Farone is the founder of Farone Advisors, where she helps professional services organizations strengthen their business development and marketing strategies. She is also an accomplished author, most recently p
Alok Sama is an accomplished investor, advisor, and best-selling author with more than 40 years of global experience in the financial industry. Known for his work as the president and chief financial officer at SoftBank
Sheila Murphy is a certified executive and legal coach who helps professionals accelerate career growth, strengthen leadership skills, and drive business development. She is also the author of Rainmaker Power Moves: The
Patrick Krill is a lawyer, addiction counselor, and founder of Krill Strategies—a consulting firm dedicated to improving mental health and well-being in the legal profession. Patrick is widely recognized as a leading aut
Neil Smith is the former general manager of the New York Rangers, where he led the team to a Stanley Cup win in 1994, the only Cup for the Rangers in 84 years. Throughout his professional career, Neil has been credited w
Alvin Hall is a television and radio broadcaster, bestselling author, podcaster, and financial educator. In this episode of Client Conversations With Craig Budner, Alvin discusses his early life in segregation, the event
Alison Fragale is a research psychologist, award-winning professor at UNC Chapel Hill, international keynote speaker, and author who empowers ambitious women by providing them with science-based strategies to advocate fo
Bill Neal is an author and writer, producer, and director of several documentary films and television series. In addition, Bill is a former college and professional hockey coach and color analyst on ESPN Hockey. In this
Harold Kaufman is the senior director of media relations and communications for sports and entertainment at Tony Fay PR, serving some of the biggest brands in sports and entertainment as well as supporting the growth of
Jae Broderick is a writer and motivational speaker who uses her platforms to inspire and empower audiences through storytelling and music. In this episode of Client Conversations With Craig Budner, Jae and Craig discuss
Talmage Boston is an award-winning commercial litigator, bar leader, historian, and keynote speaker. In this episode of Client Conversations With Craig Budner, Talmage delves into his career as a historian and author ins
Casey Kaplan, a K&L Gates alum, is the head of compliance at Nike where he currently serves as the senior legal director of global ethics and compliance. In this episode of Client Conversations With Craig Budner, Casey a
Bernard Hiller is a Hollywood acting coach, author, business trainer, and life coach. In this episode of Client Conversations With Craig Budner, Bernie and Craig discuss Bernie's early life and its influence on his caree
Mark Koulogeorge is the managing general partner of MK Capital, an early and growth-state venture capital firm that primarily invests in disruptive business-to-business software and technology companies in their A and B
Tina Parker is an American actor and director, and currently serves as the co-artistic director and company manager at Kitchen Dog Theater in Dallas, Texas. In this episode of Client Conversations, Craig and Tina discuss
Lacey Bundy is the SVP, chief legal officer, and corporate secretary at PetSmart. In this episode of Client Conversations, Craig and Lacey discuss the importance of vulnerability and creating last connections in the work
Erin Millender-Rubin is the vice president of legal at Hyperscience, an intelligent document processing platform. Erin is a self-described generalist, where she advises growth-stage companies on day-to-day legal and busi
Dr. Julie Bell is the founder and president of The Mind of a Champion, where she has worked with a variety of teams, individuals, and organizations to improve their mindset. In this episode of Client Conversations, Craig
Rudy Rodriguez is the Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Human Resources Officer, and Corporate Secretary for CEC Entertainment. In this Client Conversations episode, long-time friends Craig Budner and Rudy discus
Olivia Duane Adams (Libby) is the chief advocacy officer (CAO) and co-founder of Alteryx and one of only a handful of female founders to take a technology company public. Listen to how Libby's how her client-centric appr
Neil Smith
Former General Manager of the New York Rangers and NHL On-Air Analyst · Para-Lectic Activities
1 appearance on this show
Alison Fragale
organizational psychologist, professor at the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School, bestselling author of Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve · Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina
1 appearance on this show
Talmage Boston
Commercial Litigator, Bar Leader, Historian, and Keynote Speaker
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Julie Bell
founder and president · WebbCraft Family Foundation
1 appearance on this show
Mo Bunnell
CEO and Founder of Bunnell Idea Group · Bunnell Idea Group
3 appearances on this show
Mike Haven
Head of Global Legal Operations · Intel Corporation
1 appearance on this show
Michael Hoffman
VA disability advocate and attorney · Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County
1 appearance on this show
Thomas Smith
Interim Regional Chancellor and Vice Provost of Academic Affairs · Emory’s Goizueta Business School
1 appearance on this show
Heidi Gardner
Harvard Law School Distinguished Fellow, Center on the Legal Profession · Harvard Law School
1 appearance on this show
Patrick Krill
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1 appearance on this show
Audrey Andrews
Tenet Healthcare
1 appearance on this show
Matthew J. Maletta
Endo Pharmaceuticals
1 appearance on this show
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