In an era where information and news are readily available at our fingertips, Eric Gertler, CEO of U.S. News & World Report, has successfully overseen one of the leading news magazines through the obstacles of an increasingly digital world in a presumably dying industry. Eric Gertler, CEO of U.S. News & World Report has also served as Commissioner/President & CEO-designate of Empire State Development (ESD), New York's principal economic development agency during Governor Cuomo's administration. He also was Executive Vice President of the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and Managing Director of the Center for Economic Transformation under multiple mayoral administrations. Jim and Eric discuss the media's responsibility in delivering valuable information, reflections on leadership, perspectives on the future, and thoughts on the generational gap in work ethic. 0:00 Intro

0:33 Episode Start

3:07 Education and New York Influence

6:18 Attending Brown University

9:25 Early Career and Mentorship

12:39 Time in Paris

16:07 Law School and Career Path

19:33 Media Industry Challenges

22:54 Lessons from Bloomberg Administration

26:15 Leadership in Media Industry

29:28 Managing Moynihan Train Hall During Covid

32:49 The Evolution of U.S. News & World Report

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