{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 063 \u2013 Steven Malony, CEO, Belkin","description":" Episode 063 \u2013 Steven Malony, CEO, Belkin  On this episode of the Executives\u2019 Exchange we are honored to be joined by a versatile role model who broadened his mindset abroad, Steven Malony, CEO of Belkin. He is known for his many different roles and international experience which make him a strong and well-rounded business executive. Hear how a new perspective can really help strengthen and form a leader. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience on October 3, 2023.  &amp;nbsp;   00:00 \u2013 Intro   0:57 \u2013 Steven's personal background   2:53 \u2013 How he got into Sales   5:06 \u2013 Career timeline   6:38 \u2013 Advice for international assignments   8:22 \u2013 Which experience best prepared you for your role as CEO?   9:38 \u2013 Transition to CEO   12:23 \u2013 Company rebranding   14:16 \u2013 What is next for technology?   15:53 \u2013 How to know what technology to invest in next?   18:01 \u2013 How Falcon decided to go into audio products   20:49 \u2013 Managing working with competitors   22:40 \u2013 Word from our sponsor, Shure   23:32 \u2013 How COVID-19 affected business strategies   29:42 \u2013 Energy efficiency and sustainability   36:18 \u2013 Advice for CEOs   40:40 \u2013 How he prioritizes company initiatives   42:00 \u2013 His favorite product   43:00 \u2013 Outro   &amp;nbsp;  Episode Link:&amp;nbsp;Belkin &amp;nbsp; Guest Host: Chris Corley, Chief Commercial and Operating Officer, CDW 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;  &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:&amp;nbsp;Facebook&amp;nbsp;|&amp;nbsp;LinkedIn&amp;nbsp;|&amp;nbsp;Instagram ","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\/31179677\/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\/171738982"}