Leadership Amid Chaos: Carlyle’s David Rubenstein & Ariel’s Mellody Hobson

In the wake of the riots at the Capitol, America’s C-suites are speaking out, some calling for President Trump’s removal from office, others urging a reevaluation and restoration of the United States’ democracy. Founder and co-executive chairman of The Carlyle Group David Rubenstein calls on his fellow business leaders to help restore America’s reputation as a beacon of democracy, and to restore American democracy itself. Co-CEO of Ariel Investments, Mellody Hobson, reflects on her role as a corporate leader in pushing the nation forward, and considers the juxtaposition of new market highs and political unrest. 

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