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CEO is a KERA television and radio series hosted by Lee Cullum featuring Texas chief executives from the corporate and not-for-profit sectors. The show explores what it takes to make a company successful in today's global marketplace, asking questions about leadership style and ethics.

 

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Doug Brooks Doug Brooks
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Brinker International
June 27
As CEO of Brinker International, Doug Brooks oversees On The Border, Maggiano's and flagship restaurant Chili’s.  Brinker’s holdings have made the restaurant giant number two in the world of casual dining.  But Brinker has had to find new ways to expand as the domestic economy slows down.   In addition to expanding globally, the company is also increasing franchisees.  Brooks’ strategy: Survival in time tights depends on who is the best at the basics.
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• NPR report on restaurant chains
• NPR report on menu labeling
• UT-Dallas study on corporate giving
• TCU Neeley School of Business report on involved employees
• Forbes.com on restaurant outlook in 2008

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Ralph Babb Ralph Babb
 Chairman and CEO
Comerica
July 25

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