"On this episode of Fortune's Leadership Next podcast, cohosts Diane Brady, executive editorial director of the Fortune CEO Initiative and Fortune Live Media, and editorial director Kristin Stoller talk with Wendell Weeks, CEO of Corning. They discuss how Corning became the glass provider for Apple's iPhone; why Weeks believes it's a great time for innovation in America; and how Corning has been able to stay in business for almost 175 years."
"Girzadas: It is a tech-driven world, but still human skills matter. And I think it comes down to being intentional for leading organizations to still invest and have very directed strategies around building human skills. Curiosity, imagination, how-to-team. These are still critical ingredients to creating differentiation and competitive advantage. You know, at Deloitte, we've committed to building those skills and have, over time, evolved our programming."
Corning became the glass provider for Apple's iPhone and has sustained operations for almost 175 years through continuous innovation and capability investment. Wendell Weeks frames creation as an act of passion rather than cold logic or a framework. Weeks views the current moment as favorable for innovation in America. Hiring for technical skills remains important while fostering creativity, curiosity, empathy, and apprenticeship enhances competitiveness and resilience. Jason Girzadas emphasizes intentional organizational strategies to develop human skills—curiosity, imagination, and teamwork—alongside technical training, and notes ongoing program evolution to build those capabilities.
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