LeadX: Unplugged
Real leaders. Real conversations. Real lessons.
Step away from the classroom and into the conversation. Each month, Fisher College of Business invites students to an intimate, relaxed dialogue with industry leaders eager to share the stories behind their successes — and the failures, lessons and challenges that shaped them along the way.
These candid conversations between executives and students, student organizations and members of the leadership community at Fisher transcend textbooks to explore real-world insights: how industries are evolving, what opportunities lie ahead and the leadership lessons and tactics you can’t Google. Students will have the chance to submit questions, spark meaningful discussions and connect directly with organizations seeking their next generation of talent.
Why attend?
Hear unfiltered stories of failure — and the wisdom gained from it.
Dive deep into industries’ biggest challenges and brightest opportunities.
Meet leaders you may not know (yet) and expand your professional network.
Build connections with organizations eager to connect with emerging talent.
Relaxed. Candid. Inspiring.
LeadX: Unplugged is your opportunity to reflect, grow and connect.
Check back for more information about the LeadX: Unplugged speaker lineup for spring semester.
Previous Events and Coverage
Navigating Uncertainty
Leadership and growth when the path ahead isn't clear
Becky Griffin
Head of Servicing and Support Operations for Home Lending
JPMorganChase
Columbus, OH
Becky Griffin has been an integral part of JPMorganChase and its predecessor, Bank One, for over two decades, beginning her career as a rotational analyst. Currently, she serves as the head of servicing and support operations for home lending, supporting more than 3.6 million mortgage customers along their homeownership journey – from origination to payoff and all the moments in between.
Becky has extensive experience managing risk across various facets of the consumer bank, including deposit risk, Chase wealth management, digital risk and fraud risk management for all the consumer businesses. In her most recent role as chief administrative officer for consumer banking, she was responsible for overseeing Chase’s expansive branch network, which includes approximately 4,800 branches and over 15,000 ATMs. Her leadership was pivotal in driving the modernization and expansion of Chase’s branch network.
In addition to her focus on our customers, Becky is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive culture. She serves as the Columbus Location Leader, focused on the career growth of more than 16,000 employees across eight buildings in the Columbus market. She also serves as a board member of One Columbus, a regional and top-ranked economic development partnership.
Becky resides in Columbus, with her husband, Ryan, and three children. She enjoys playing piano, cooking for her family and is an avid podcast listener.
Designing success: Leadership, vision and the art of imagination
How one of fashion’s most innovative minds blends creativity, strategy and interdisciplinary insights to build lasting success
Stuart Weitzman
Founder, CEO and Creative Director, Stuart Weitzman
Stuart Weitzman’s passion for design has been a lifelong pursuit, leading to the internationally renowned company that bears his name. He has been honored extensively for his unique approach to entrepreneurship and for his uncompromising commitment to prioritizing function as an integral element of fashion.
His shoes have dominated red carpet events for many years and are worn by celebrity fans around the world. Beyoncé, Kate Middleton, Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift and Jennifer Lopez are just a few who are regularly seen in his designs, along with millions of other women in over 70 countries.
Weitzman approaches his extensive charitable endeavors with equal commitment. Among these are his ongoing support for a wide range of hospitals and medical research centers, youth and sports organizations, cultural institutions and museums. He regularly mentors students on their entrepreneurial and design aspirations at several universities, including the University of Pennsylvania, Princeton, Yale, Cal-Tech, Rice, Stanford, University of Chicago and the London Business School. He is a graduate of the Wharton School of Business at Penn, where the university has honored him by renaming their design and architecture school the Stuart Weitzman School of Design.
During his free time you may find him on the tennis court or at the ping-pong table. If you’ve got a racket, he’ll welcome the challenge.