Lloyd Blankfein: "Streetwise"

About this episode

Michael Smerconish interviews Lloyd Blankfein about his memoir and experiences at Goldman Sachs.

Michael sits down with former Goldman Sachs Chairman and CEO Lloyd Blankfein to discuss his new memoir, "Streetwise: Getting To and Through Goldman Sachs." Blankfein reflects on his journey from Brooklyn public housing to Harvard and the top of Wall Street, sharing lessons on leadership, ambition, resilience, and navigating the 2008 financial crisis. In a candid and often humorous conversation, he offers an insider’s look at Goldman Sachs, the realities of high-stakes decision-making, and the street-smart instincts that shaped his remarkable career. Original air date 4 June 2026. The book was published on 3 March 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

People in this episode

Host: Michael Smerconish

Guest: Lloyd Blankfein

Topics covered

• memoir
• leadership
• Wall Street
• financial crisis
• Goldman Sachs
• resilience

Keywords

• Lloyd Blankfein
• Goldman Sachs
• memoir
• leadership
• financial crisis
• Streetwise

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Goldman Sachs

Books & works: Streetwise: Getting To and Through Goldman Sachs

Places: Brooklyn, Harvard

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