Ed Whitacre, Part 1: It’s Always About the People

In this Episode: Kent Hance talks with Ed Whitacre, the former chairman and CEO of two of the largest corporations in the nation, General Motors and AT&T. Whitacre discusses the biggest deal he ever made, which turned millions of dollars into billions, and talks about the risky agreement he struck with Steve Jobs. We also learn about the hair-raising, all-night negotiations that went into buying AT&T. Finally, Whitacre shares the secret sauce to his success: working with good people.

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Host Kent Hance shares insightful, educational and often hilarious stories from his legendary life as a lawyer, a former U.S. Congressman, a university chancellor, and most notably, a native Texan. With themes ranging from leadership to politics and great friendships with some colorful characters, this podcast is an opportunity for Hance to share some of his rare, behind-the-scenes experiences and to solidify his unofficial title as The Best Storyteller in Texas.