Willy Walker, Chairman and CEO, Walker & Dunlop

Willy sat down with Robert Siegel, Lecturer in Management at Stanford Graduate School of Business, Operator, Venture Investor, and Author of The Systems Leader. They explored the competing pressures facing today’s leaders—from balancing innovation and execution to embracing AI while maintaining organizational focus. Robert also shared why curiosity, humility, and adaptability have become essential leadership traits in a fast-changing world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Willy sat down with Katie Cook, a trailblazing Marine Corps pilot who made history as the first woman selected to fly with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, live from the Walker & Dunlop Leadership Summit. She and Willy discussed her path from a military family to the Naval Academy, the near-plane crash in flight school that shaped her career, and the combat mission in Afghanistan where she fired Hellfire missiles in defense of a pinned-down Marine squad. They also explored what it meant to become the first female Blue Angel, the weight of representing more than yourself, and how the leadership lessons in the cockpit translate to the boardroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Willy sat down with Dr. Chris Palmer, Harvard psychiatrist, researcher, and author of Brain Energy. Dr. Palmer has become one of the leading voices exploring the connection between metabolism, nutrition, and mental health, challenging decades of conventional thinking about psychiatric disorders.  He and Willy discussed why mental illnesses may actually be metabolic disorders affecting the brain, the science behind ketogenic therapies and psychiatric recovery, and how lifestyle, stress, sleep, and nutrition can dramatically impact brain health. They also explored what this emerging research could mean for the future treatment of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Willy sat down in person with Phil Washington, CEO of Denver International Airport and one of the country’s most respected transportation leaders.   They discussed DEN’s rapid growth toward becoming the busiest airport in the world, the massive infrastructure investments required to support rising passenger demand, and how the airport is balancing modernization, safety, and operational resilience. Phil also shared insights on international expansion, energy independence, cargo growth, transit and roadway improvements, and why Denver is uniquely positioned to become a global gateway for both aviation and future space travel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Willy sat down with Senator Tim Scott, Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, for a candid discussion on America’s economic future, AI, and global competitiveness. They discussed the race to lead in artificial intelligence, the growing importance of entrepreneurship and critical thinking, and why states embracing business investment are pulling ahead economically. Senator Scott also shared his perspective on regulation, energy, workforce disruption, and what America must do to stay ahead in the next era of innovation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Willy sat down with Bill Perkins, investor, entrepreneur, and author of Die with Zero, for a provocative conversation on how we think about money, time, and life itself. They explored Bill’s philosophy of prioritizing life experiences over accumulating wealth, challenging traditional ideas about saving, retirement, and legacy, and reflecting on the career journey and lessons that shaped his perspective. They also covered how time—not money—is our most finite resource, the cost of delaying enjoyment, and how individuals and families can better align financial decisions with the life they want to live. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Willy sat down with David Carle, the University of Denver’s head hockey coach and one of the most dominant leaders in college sports today. With three NCAA championships in the last five years, Carle is earning a reputation as the John Wooden of college hockey.   In this conversation, Coach Carle reveals what it really takes to build a championship culture—from identifying and recruiting the right people, to instilling a relentless team-first mindset, to leading in a way that drives both elite performance and long-term development. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Willy delivers his CRE and economic outlook in a live presentation at MIT, offering a timely lens into today’s complex market environment. Cutting through the noise, he breaks down the forces truly shaping the landscape - from capital flows and consumer sentiment to multifamily fundamentals, affordability dynamics, and the macro and policy shifts set to define CRE in 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Willy sat down with Angus Fletcher, professor of story science at Ohio State University and author of Primal Intelligence, for a fascinating conversation on how we can rethink intelligence in a rapidly changing world. Willy and Angus explored the differences between IQ, EQ, and primal intelligence, how imagination, intuition, and common sense drive performance, why storytelling matters in leadership, and why human intelligence remains essential in the age of AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Willy sat down with Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place To Work, the global research and analytics firm behind the Great Place To Work Certification, annual Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list, and more. Willy and Michael explored what separates companies that make the list from those that do not, why trust is the foundation of a strong workplace culture, and why great leadership matters more than perks or benefits alone. They also discussed how investing in people, fostering connection, and using employee feedback can drive long-term performance and business success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices