As Chief Investment Officer of Global Fixed Income at BlackRock, Rick Rieder oversees more than $3.3 trillion in assets. In this Postgame, Eric Becker breaks down the surprising quality Rick Rieder looks for when investing in any company, and it's whether the CEO is willing to "be in the mess." For entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders navigating uncertainty or leading through change, this episode offers practical insight into how disciplined leaders stay adaptable and position themselves ahead of where the world is going next. Listen and subscribe: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blackrocks-rick-rieder-inside-the-mind-of-a-%243/id1896628025?i=1000769554278  Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5GrjgvD083iFvMN4OQC53h?si=5ybDri3TS1OLtwNnVUhc_Q  YouTube https://youtu.be/LG6hCsQkNMs  Rick Rieder LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-rieder-b64336249/  BlackRock https://www.blackrock.com/us/individual  Eric Becker LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebecker1/  Eric Becker https://cressetcapital.com/about/team/eric-becker/  The Long Game book https://longgamebook.com/  Cresset website https://cressetcapital.com/podcasts/entrepreneurs/ 

Dr. Cheryl McKissack Daniel, Chair of the Board, McKissack & McKissack, joins Eric Becker to share how she leads one of America's oldest family-owned businesses, spanning over 230 years and five generations. From enslaved ancestors who were master builders to leading a firm responsible for over $50 billion in construction projects, Cheryl shares lessons on leadership, resilience, and building a lasting business legacy.   Cheryl says that for family-owned companies, business is personal, and that pressure drives leaders to take bold risks, stay agile, and never settle for mediocrity. She also emphasizes the power of owning mistakes, a mindset that has shaped the firm's culture, performance, and long-term success.   Key Takeaways: How to sustain a multi-generational family business Why 100-year companies take the biggest risks How high-performing leaders avoid mediocrity and drive excellence Why resilience, adaptability, and strategy fuel long-term business success The importance of accountability: why great leaders own their mistakes Listen and subscribe: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-multi-gen-black-family-who-built-america-dr/id1896628025?i=1000769554152  Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5cIdRegONwaf8wvBS55ouf  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13Y3olhbEaU&list=PLhZTXRm5h2cFDeIgIgMxd5xQWCocco1WT&index=2  Cheryl McKissack Daniel LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-mckissack-daniel-b580a17/  McKissack & McKissack https://mckissack.com/  Eric Becker LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebecker1/  Eric Becker https://cressetcapital.com/about/team/eric-becker/  The Long Game book https://longgamebook.com/  Cresset website https://cressetcapital.com/podcasts/entrepreneurs/    Historic photographs courtesy of Metro Nashville Archives

Rick Rieder, CIO of Global Fixed Income at BlackRock, joins Eric Becker to share how he approaches markets, investing, and risk at one of the world's largest asset management firm. From an early career mistake that reshaped his investment philosophy to overseeing trillions in assets, Rick explains why markets don't always reward being "right", and why humility, adaptability, and curiosity are critical for long-term success.   Eric and Rick also discuss leadership under pressure, what actually drives high-performing investment teams, and the essential skills investors need in the age of AI.   Key Takeaways: Why being "right" isn't enough in investing How top investors think about risk, uncertainty, and blind spots What separates strong investment committees from weak ones Why great leaders thrive "in the mess" How AI is reshaping markets and asset management   Listen and subscribe: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blackrocks-rick-rieder-inside-the-mind-of-a-%243/id1896628025?i=1000769554278  Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5GrjgvD083iFvMN4OQC53h?si=5ybDri3TS1OLtwNnVUhc_Q  YouTube https://youtu.be/LG6hCsQkNMs  Rick Rieder LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-rieder-b64336249/  BlackRock https://www.blackrock.com/us/individual  Eric Becker LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebecker1/  Eric Becker https://cressetcapital.com/about/team/eric-becker/  The Long Game book https://longgamebook.com/  Cresset website https://cressetcapital.com/podcasts/entrepreneurs/ 

What does it take to preserve America's largest privately owned home for five generations? Ryan Cecil and Chase Pickering, descendants of George Vanderbilt and fifth generation leaders of the historic Biltmore Estate, join Eric Becker to share the story behind one of America's most iconic families and the estate they've called home for over 130 years. From the Great Depression to World War II to COVID-19, they reveal the lessons learned across generations, the mic-drop moments that defined their family legacy, and the "can't stand still" philosophy that's made Biltmore one of the most visited historic homes in the United States.   Ryan and Chase also share insights into the family's governance, offering a rare glimpse at how legacy families operate, including high-stakes decision-making, conflict-resolution and succession planning.    Key Takeaways: How to be a super steward and grow a multi-generational family business Best practices for succession planning and governance How to balance tradition with innovation Why great businesses need a "can't stand still" mindset A masterclass in stewardship that blends tradition, innovation and long-term vision. Listen and subscribe: Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/biltmore-estates-fifth-generation-legacy/id1896628025?i=1000769554249  Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/2CWN1YCHearFB8o9UqAUgN?si=YB2L6DCYS_qPyhHGEIBh1w  YouTube https://youtu.be/gsrWw-EGQ-c  Chase Pickering LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/chase-pickering-8027047/  Biltmore https://www.biltmore.com/  Eric Becker LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebecker1/  Eric Becker https://cressetcapital.com/about/team/eric-becker/  The Long Game book https://longgamebook.com/  Cresset website https://cressetcapital.com/podcasts/entrepreneurs/ 

Dr. Cheryl McKissack Daniel, Chair of the Board, McKissack & McKissack, joins Eric Becker to share how she leads one of America's oldest family-owned businesses, spanning over 230 years and five generations.

What does it take to preserve America's largest privately owned home — for over 130 years? Get a first look at Eric Becker's conversation with Ryan Cecil and Chase Pickering, 5th-generation descendants of George Vanderbilt and leaders of the iconic Biltmore Estate. From surviving the Great Depression to navigating COVID-19, they share the philosophy and family principles behind one of America's most enduring legacies. Full episode drops May 26th. Follow The Long Game so you don't miss it.

The Long Game Podcast hosted by Eric Becker, Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of Cresset. Each episode features candid conversations with influential founders, CEOs and multigenerational stewards of iconic institutions. From global brands to family enterprises, these leaders share the decisions, discipline and long-term vision required to move from startup to scale and from market leader to enduring legacy. Drawing on insights from Becker's bestselling book The Long Game, and conversations with founders, CEOs, investors, and institutional leaders, the podcast offers practical wisdom for navigating uncertainty, resisting short-term pressure, and compounding advantage over time. Through relationships built over decades, Becker has earned the trust of influential business and cultural leaders, giving listeners rare access to the thinking and often unspoken lessons behind companies built to endure.