Gaining Altitude Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:50:06 -0500 https://gainingaltitude.delta.com/ en-us © 2026 Gaining Altitude yes 09a17f7f-94ea-599d-8e7d-ef18e500f22e Delta Air Lines episodic false Gaining Altitude is a series that tackles conversations worth navigating and connects people while building understanding across the globe. Delta CEO Ed Bastian hosts conversations with insightful leaders about topics that matter beyond the company, like servant leadership, entrepreneurship, sustainability, mental health and diversity, equity and inclusion, among others.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Delta Air Lines https://storage.buzzsprout.com/92cklpysroibyet2idw8ppzd08u1?.jpg Gaining Altitude https://gainingaltitude.delta.com/ Ed Bastian Gaining Altitude | Michael Bush Gaining Altitude | Michael Bush Join the conversation with host Delta CEO Ed Bastian and guest Michael Bush – CEO, Great Place To Work, about how companies across the globe cultivate and sustain culture, trust and a sense of belonging.

]]> Join the conversation with host Delta CEO Ed Bastian and guest Michael Bush – CEO, Great Place To Work, about how companies across the globe cultivate and sustain culture, trust and a sense of belonging.

]]> Delta Air Lines Buzzsprout-16751218 Fri, 07 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0500 2180 2 6 full false Gaining Altitude | Tom Brady Gaining Altitude | Tom Brady Join the conversation with host Delta CEO Ed Bastian and guest Tom Brady – 7x world champion, entrepreneur and philanthropist - about teamwork, mentorship, consistency and the importance of culture.

]]> Join the conversation with host Delta CEO Ed Bastian and guest Tom Brady – 7x world champion, entrepreneur and philanthropist - about teamwork, mentorship, consistency and the importance of culture.

]]> Buzzsprout-15514180 Thu, 01 Aug 2024 10:00:00 -0400 2092 2 5 full false Gaining Altitude | José Andrés Gaining Altitude | José Andrés Join the conversation with host Delta CEO Ed Bastian and guest José Andrés – chef, humanitarian and Chairman & CEO of José Andrés Group – live from South by Southwest in Austin, TX on the power of food and the impact of a people-focused culture.

]]> Join the conversation with host Delta CEO Ed Bastian and guest José Andrés – chef, humanitarian and Chairman & CEO of José Andrés Group – live from South by Southwest in Austin, TX on the power of food and the impact of a people-focused culture.

]]> Buzzsprout-15514159 Thu, 01 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0400 1583 2 4 full false Gaining Altitude | Ginni Rometty Gaining Altitude | Ginni Rometty Join host Delta CEO Ed Bastian and guest Ginni Rometty – the former Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of IBM – as they discuss skills-first hiring, utilizing your own ‘good power’ and the difference between access and aptitude.

]]> Join host Delta CEO Ed Bastian and guest Ginni Rometty – the former Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of IBM – as they discuss skills-first hiring, utilizing your own ‘good power’ and the difference between access and aptitude.

]]> Delta Air Lines Buzzsprout-15343150 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 14:00:00 -0400 2083 2 3 full false Gaining Altitude | Raphael Bostic Gaining Altitude | Raphael Bostic Join the conversation with host Delta CEO Ed Bastian and guest Raphael Bostic – economist, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta – on economic equity and leadership.

]]> Join the conversation with host Delta CEO Ed Bastian and guest Raphael Bostic – economist, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta – on economic equity and leadership.

]]> Delta Air Lines Buzzsprout-15343074 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 14:00:00 -0400 1891 2 2 full false Gaining Altitude | Arthur M. Blank Gaining Altitude | Arthur M. Blank Join the conversation with host Delta CEO Ed Bastian and renowned businessman and philanthropist Arthur M. Blank on entrepreneurship and the importance of giving back to your community.

]]> Join the conversation with host Delta CEO Ed Bastian and renowned businessman and philanthropist Arthur M. Blank on entrepreneurship and the importance of giving back to your community.

]]> Delta Air Lines Buzzsprout-15343027 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 14:00:00 -0400 1678 2 1 full false Gaining Altitude | Dr. Mary Schmidt Campbell Gaining Altitude | Dr. Mary Schmidt Campbell Mary Schmidt Campbell, Ph.D. and President of Spelman College, joined Ed for the sixth livestreamed episode of Gaining Altitude.

They discussed removing diversity barriers in the workplace and the importance of inclusivity.  Following the episode, Dr. Campbell and Spelman received a special gift.

]]> Mary Schmidt Campbell, Ph.D. and President of Spelman College, joined Ed for the sixth livestreamed episode of Gaining Altitude.

They discussed removing diversity barriers in the workplace and the importance of inclusivity.  Following the episode, Dr. Campbell and Spelman received a special gift.

]]> Delta Air Lines Buzzsprout-12713177 Wed, 07 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0400 1706 1 6 full false Gaining Altitude | Larry Fitzgerald Gaining Altitude | Larry Fitzgerald Larry Fitzgerald, Philanthropist and Professional Athlete, joined Ed for the fifth episode of Gaining Altitude.

They answered audience questions live and discussed topics, including the intersectionality of sports, business and philanthropy.

]]> Larry Fitzgerald, Philanthropist and Professional Athlete, joined Ed for the fifth episode of Gaining Altitude.

They answered audience questions live and discussed topics, including the intersectionality of sports, business and philanthropy.

]]> Delta Air Lines Buzzsprout-12713159 Wed, 07 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0400 1535 1 5 full false Gaining Altitude | Porter Braswell Gaining Altitude | Porter Braswell Porter Braswell, Jopwell Co-Founder and CEO, joined Ed for the fourth livestream episode of Gaining Altitude.

They discussed race and diversity in the workplace, challenging the status quo and being your authentic self.

]]> Porter Braswell, Jopwell Co-Founder and CEO, joined Ed for the fourth livestream episode of Gaining Altitude.

They discussed race and diversity in the workplace, challenging the status quo and being your authentic self.

]]> Delta Air Lines Buzzsprout-12526270 Wed, 07 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0400 1833 1 4 full false Gaining Altitude | Mary Barra Gaining Altitude | Mary Barra Mary Barra, Chair and Chief Executive Officer of General Motors, joined Ed for the third livestream episode of Gaining Altitude.

They discussed all-electric ambitions and a more sustainable future, inclusion and building up young women in STEM, and personal reflections on leadership amid challenges.

]]> Mary Barra, Chair and Chief Executive Officer of General Motors, joined Ed for the third livestream episode of Gaining Altitude.

They discussed all-electric ambitions and a more sustainable future, inclusion and building up young women in STEM, and personal reflections on leadership amid challenges.

]]> Delta Air Lines Buzzsprout-12526257 Wed, 07 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0400 1591 1 3 full false Gaining Altitude | Danny Meyer Gaining Altitude | Danny Meyer Danny Meyer, the founder of Shake Shack and CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group, joined Ed for the second live stream episode of Gaining Altitude.

They discussed topics from losing revenue overnight and closing restaurants in 2020 to becoming an antiracist company.

]]> Danny Meyer, the founder of Shake Shack and CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group, joined Ed for the second live stream episode of Gaining Altitude.

They discussed topics from losing revenue overnight and closing restaurants in 2020 to becoming an antiracist company.

]]> Delta Air Lines Buzzsprout-12526241 Wed, 07 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0400 1799 1 2 full false Gaining Altitude | Tristan Walker Gaining Altitude | Tristan Walker Tristan Walker, founder and CEO of Walker and Company Brands and founder of non-profit Code2040, joined Ed for the first livestream episode of Gaining Altitude.

They discussed Atlanta, the fact that we are all ‘people’ first, the importance of knowing your values and how we can better connect the world.

]]> Tristan Walker, founder and CEO of Walker and Company Brands and founder of non-profit Code2040, joined Ed for the first livestream episode of Gaining Altitude.

They discussed Atlanta, the fact that we are all ‘people’ first, the importance of knowing your values and how we can better connect the world.

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