{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 061 \u2013 Debra A. Cafaro, Chairman and CEO, Ventas Inc.","description":" &amp;nbsp;Episode 061 \u2013 Debra A. Cafaro, Chairman and CEO, Ventas Inc. &amp;nbsp;  On this episode of the Executives\u2019 Exchange, Debra A. Cafaro, Chairman and CEO of Ventas Inc. discusses the importance of recognizing and leveraging one's unique and professional strengths. Known as the longest-standing female CEO of an S&amp;amp;P 500 company, get inspired by Debra\u2019s indelible impact on the real estate industry through her strategic foresight and long-standing track record of success in the business world. &amp;nbsp;  00:00 \u2013 Intro  01:36 \u2013 Cafaro\u2019s strong upbringing  07:30 \u2013 Decision to pursue becoming a lawyer  12:21 \u2013 Taking a risk to join the business side  16:50 \u2013 Discussing real estate investment trusts  19:40 \u2013 The journey to Ventas  23:23 \u2013 Cafaro\u2019s perspective on specs  25:05 \u2013 Main responsibilities as CEO  25:13 \u2013 Message from our sponsor, Shure  25:44 \u2013 Career path to CEO  28:30 \u2013 Lessons learned from self-doubt  30:23 \u2013 Leading Ventas through hardships  37:41 \u2013 Tailwinds &amp;amp; Headwinds of Ventas  41:28 \u2013 Ventas OI (operational insights)  44:16 \u2013 Cafaro civic leadership &amp;amp; philanthropy in Chicago  47:57 \u2013 Prioritization to give back to your community  52:04 \u2013 Rapid fire questions  53:19 \u2013 Outro  &amp;nbsp;  Episode Link: Ventas Inc.  &amp;nbsp; Host: Margaret Mueller, President &amp;amp; Chief Executive Officer, The Executives\u2019 Club of Chicago\u202f&amp;nbsp; Producer: Eva Penar, Chief Content &amp;amp; Communications Officer, The Executives\u2019 Club of Chicago\u202f&amp;nbsp;  \u202f&amp;nbsp;  Subscribe on&amp;nbsp;Apple,&amp;nbsp;Spotify,&amp;nbsp;or wherever you listen to podcasts.&amp;nbsp;  Thank you to our podcast sponsor,\u202fShure Incorporated.\u202f&amp;nbsp;  For nearly 100 years, Shure Incorporated has developed best-in-class audio products that provide high-quality performance, reliability and value. Headquartered in Niles, Illinois, our history of innovation and expertise in acoustics, wireless technology, and more enables us to deliver seamless, transparent audio experiences to a global audience. Our diverse product line includes world-class wired and wireless microphones, networked audio systems and signal processors, conferencing and discussion systems, software, a loudspeaker, and award-winning earphones and headphones.\u202f&amp;nbsp;  Find Shure on:\u202fFacebook\u202f|\u202fLinkedIn\u202f|\u202fInstagram ","author_name":"The Executives' Exchange","author_url":"http:\/\/theexecutivesexchange.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/30585213\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/169919863"}