Podcast appearances and mentions of Kenneth C Frazier

In celebration of Black History Month, Carol brings back her captivating conversation with the former CEO of the pharmaceutical giant Merck, Kenneth Frazier, in which he shares his powerful story of being raised by his fiercely determined single dad.  Ken's dad Otis Frazier, a widower raising three children on his own, firmly believed in the power of tough love. He looked beyond the limits of being a janitor raising a family in an impoverished neighborhood to see his children as capable of achieving anything.  He consistently set the bar high and expected his children to clear it.  Ken tells Carol how tough love worked to shape him and his siblings, and Carol and Ken explore the limits of and alternatives to this approach.  Ken shares plenty of his father's words of wisdom, along with some gems of his own, in this compelling and inspiring episode.  Follow us on IG @groundcontrolparenting and at groundcontrolparenting.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 028 – Kenneth C. Frazier, Executive Chairman & Former CEO, Merck & Co. On this episode of the Executives' Exchange, Kenneth C. Frazier, Executive Chairman and former CEO of Merck is joined by Margaret Mueller, the Executives' Club of Chicago's President & CEO. Frazier discusses his experiences working as a lawyer and activist and how it defined him as a leader. Tune in to hear how his values play out in his successful career.    01:17 – Kenneth discusses his upbringing in Philadelphia and how it has defined him as a leader 02:52 – Kenneth describes his first job & segregation  04:52 – How powerful advocacy work at the start of his career shaped Kenneth's leadership as a CEO 10:17 – Kenneth discusses his ambition to become CEO as a general counsel & what people saw in him that he did not see in himself 14:43 – How one can embody their employee's values, goals and ambitions.  15:50 – A company's “soul” & how Kenneth found Merck's soul as CEO 18:00 – Kenneth discusses Covid-19, Merck's development of a new oral drug, and the global impact it may have 24:32 – How Kenneth's values translated to his company's work and vision 28:01 – Kenneth discusses his position on the President's business council  31:48 – Kenneth discusses company's positions and progress on racial and social justice in this country  36:17 – Kenneth discusses his transition to chairman at Merck & and what he brings to the table    Episode Link: Merck    Host: Margaret Mueller, CEO & President, The Executives' Club of Chicago Producer: Eva Penar, Chief Content & Communications Officer, The Executives' Club of Chicago   Thank you to our podcast sponsor, Shure Incorporated.  For nearly 100 years, Shure Incorporated has developed best-in-class audio products that provide high-quality performance, reliability and value. Headquartered in Niles, Illinois, our history of innovation and expertise in acoustics, wireless technology, and more enables us to deliver seamless, transparent audio experiences to a global audience. Our diverse product line includes world-class wired and wireless microphones, networked audio systems and signal processors, conferencing and discussion systems, software, a loudspeaker, and award-winning earphones and headphones.  Find Shure on:  Facebook  LinkedIn  Instagram 

With all the systematic social divisions at play, how do we actively address inequity in healthcare? As a strong advocate for equity in healthcare and across the board, our guest this week on A Healthier Future weighs in on this topic. Kenneth C. Frazier, Executive Chairman at Merck, joins the podcast to explore different approaches to promoting equity in healthcare and society at large. Ken shares his inspiration behind joining General Catalyst and how their responsible approach to innovation contributes to equity in healthcare. He stresses the role of leaders and businesses in blurring the lines across race, gender, and social class (among other constructs). Ken also grazes the topic of history and its role as common ground as opposed to a cause for division. He ties it all together with some words of wisdom for young people looking to get ahead in life, and leaders looking to make a difference. Listen to the full episode to hear: Why responsible innovation is necessary for healthcare How Ken's background influenced his decision to become a change-oriented leader How the OneTen Initiative is creating a more equitable workforce Why history is a platform for common ground How business owners can contribute to a more equitable society Ken's words of advice for young professionals and business leaders Key Links: https://intermountainhealthcare.org/ (Intermountain Healthcare) https://www.generalcatalyst.com/ (General Catalyst) https://www.merck.com/ (Merck) https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-frazier-3b552032/ (Ken's LinkedIn)

In this episode of Talk Justice, distinguished business leaders discuss the business community's perspective on the importance of access to justice during the pandemic with LSC President Ron Flagg. Host: LSC President Ron Flagg Panelists: Teresa Wynn Roseborough, executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary, Home Depot Kenneth C. Frazier, chairman and CEO, Merck & Co. and co-chair of LSC's Leaders Council David M. Rubenstein, co-founder and co-executive chairman, The Carlyle Group John F. Schultz, chief operating, legal officer and executive vice-president, Hewlett-Packard Enterprise {produced by the Legal Services Corporation}

In this episode of Talk Justice, distinguished business leaders discuss the business community's perspective on the importance of access to justice during the pandemic with LSC President Ron Flagg. Host: LSC President Ron Flagg Panelists: Teresa Wynn Roseborough, executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary, Home Depot Kenneth C. Frazier, chairman and CEO, Merck & Co. and co-chair of LSC's Leaders Council David M. Rubenstein, co-founder and co-executive chairman, The Carlyle Group John F. Schultz, chief operating, legal officer and executive vice-president, Hewlett-Packard Enterprise {produced by the Legal Services Corporation}

The Economic Club of Washington, D.C. hosted a virtual Signature Event on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. David Rubenstein interviewed Kenneth C. Frazier, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Merck & Co., Inc.Ken Frazier joined Merck in 1992 and rose through positions of increasing responsibility, including General Counsel and President, ultimately becoming Chairman and CEO since 2011. As one of the largest multinational pharmaceutical companies in the world, Merck is dedicated to delivering innovative, lifesaving medicines and vaccines that benefit global public health. Under Ken's leadership, Merck's investment in research and development has substantially increased, generating breakthroughs to treat unmet medical needs and benefitting patients around the world.Ken Frazier is also Co-Chair of OneTen, a new initiative that relies on a coalition of leading executives to provide one million careers for Black Americans within the next ten years. OneTen will connect leading local, regional, and national education and skillbuilding organizations with employers who are committed to hiring, upskilling and advancing Black talent. “Through the creation of one million jobs for Black Americans over the next ten years, OneTen has the potential to address persistent intergenerational gaps in opportunity and wealth,” says Ken. To date, 37 companies have joined the initiative.

As competitors publicly entered the race to produce a vaccine, drug giant Merck stayed quiet about its development plans. Now, the company has revealed it’s working on two vaccines and a treatment pill -- emerging as a frontrunner in the development contest. Although the company has refused to give firm timelines for its research, it has pledged to make its vaccines and pill available globally, if they're successful. Riley Griffin talked with Merck Chief Executive Kenneth C. Frazier about the company's plans.

Michael Imhotep host of The African History Network Show on 8-14-17 discussed Donald Trump attacking Kenneth C. Frazier, the African American CEO of Merck Pharmaceuticals.  Frazier resigned from Trump's Manufacturing Council behind his initial comments of the White Supremacist attack on Charlottesville, VA on 8-12-17.  (WATCH VIDEO) https://youtu.be/0OmDlMeaI_o Donald Trump on Monday, 8-14-17 finally denounced the KKK, Neo Nazis and other White Supremacist organizations but this was 2 days after the Charlottesville, VA Attack that left 1 woman dead and 19 injured.  It was still a weak condemnation. Michael Imhotep gives an update on the "Unite The Right" rally that took place in Charlottesville, VA. Did you know that White Supremacists organizations commit more terrorist attacks in the U.S. than Muslims? Listen to The African History Network Show with Michael Imhotep, Sundays, 9pm-11pm EST and on “Wake Up With Steve Hood” Thursdays, 7am – 9am EST on 910 AM in Detroit or around the world online at http://www.910AMSuperstation.com or by downloading the 910AM App to your smartphone or at http://www.AfricanHistoryNetwork.com and listen to the podcasts.  Watch on Facebook LIVE at “The African History Network”. Listen to The African History Network Show with Michael Imhotep, Thursdays, 8pm-11pm EST at http://BlogTalkRadio.com/TheAfricanHistoryNetworkShow and listen to the Podcasts. Visit http://www.AfricanHistoryNetwork.com for a complete list of our DVDs, documentaries, Podcasts, articles, Online Classes.