Conversations from the Corner Office

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CPK Special: Half Larry, half Rick

Co-founders Larry Flax and Rick Rosenfield are still leading California Pizza Kitchen side-by-side. Kai Ryssdal split a pizza with them recently and asked about their unusual working relationship. (04/30/2007)

Being Mickey's boss, part 2

Walt Disney Company President and CEO Bob Iger talks about what he's doing with the keys to the Magic Kingdom. The latest in our Conversations from the Corner Office series. (03/29/2007)

Being Mickey Mouse's boss

Walt Disney Company President and CEO Bob Iger talks about what he's doing with the keys to the Magic Kingdom. The latest in our Conversations From the Corner Office series. (03/27/2007)

John Mackey on Whole Foods' growth

In part two of our interview with John Mackey, the Whole Foods Market CEO talks to Kai Ryssdal about how the company has grown. (02/26/2007)

All about service, all about people

Marriott International Chairman and CEO Bill Marriott talks about why running the world's largest lodging company isn't so different from operating a root beer stand. (01/29/2007)

Conversations From the Corner Office: Bill Marriott

The head of Marriott International Inc. talks to Kai Ryssdal about why running the world's largest lodging company isn't so different from operating a nine-stool root beer stand. (01/25/2007)

Conversations From the Corner Office: Howard Schultz

Starbucks' chairman of the board talks with Kai Ryssdal about the life experiences that shaped his corporate philosophy. (12/14/2006)

Growing up in the wine industry

E.& J. Gallo Winery President and CEO Joseph Gallo talks with Kai Ryssdal about learning the family business from Ernest and Julio, and passing it on. Conversations From the Corner Office. (11/16/2006)

A different way of doing business

Host Kai Ryssdal visits Sun Microsystems founder Scott McNealy in the latest Conversation from the Corner Office. McNealy talks about how his company has been able to compete with Microsoft and IBM on a much smaller budget. (10/09/2006)