Leadership in Challenging Times: A Discussion with Jenny Johnson, Franklin Templeton

For more than 30 years, the CED Distinguished Leadership Awards have been honoring business leaders and their companies who exemplify CED’s mission by answering the call for corporate citizenship and demonstrating a strong commitment to public policy in the nation’s interests. 

In this series, business leaders discuss the unprecedented challenges facing the nation and how they are helping chart a path forward for both their companies and communities in which they operate.  

In this interview, Dr. Lori Esposito Murray, former CED President, Co-Chair of the 2024 Distinguished Leadership Awards, and CED Trustee, sits down with Jenny Johnson, President and CEO of Franklin Templeton, to discuss sustainability, generative AI, creating an inclusive work culture, and more. 

Tune in to find out:

  • What guides Johnson's leadership style?
  • What are the big themes Johnson sees in risk management?
  • How is Franklin Templeton building inclusion, diversity, and sustainability into their business?
  • According to Johnson, how can companies successfully manage the risks and benefits of AI and blockchain?
 Watch Full Recording
Leadership in Challenging Times: A Discussion with Jenny Johnson, Franklin Templeton
Our Privacy Policy has been updated! The Conference Board uses cookies to improve our website, enhance your experience, and deliver relevant messages and offers about our products. Detailed information on the use of cookies on this site is provided in our cookie policy. For more information on how The Conference Board collects and uses personal data, please visit our privacy policy. By continuing to use this Site or by clicking "OK", you acknowledge our privacy policy and consent to the use of cookies.  Our Privacy Policy has been updated! Detailed information on the use of cookies on this site is provided in our cookie policy and our privacy policy. 
TCB Tourch
Loading...
  • logoImage
  •  
    • US
    • EUROPE
    • ASIA

  • 2

    Close
    • Insights
        • Insights
        • Explore by Center
          • Explore by Center

          • CED
            Committee for Economic Development

          • Economy, Strategy & Finance

          • Governance & Sustainability

          • Human Capital

          • Marketing & Communications
        • Explore by Content Type
          • Explore by Content Type

          • Reports

          • Upcoming Webcasts

          • On Demand Webcasts

          • Podcasts

          • Charts & Infographics
        • Trending Topics
          • Trending Topics

          • Artificial Intelligence (AI)

          • Navigating Washington

          • Geopolitics

          • US Economic Forecast

          • Sustainability

          • Future of Work
    • Events
        • Events
        • Upcoming Events
          • Upcoming Events

          • 25th Annual Employee Health Care Conference - San Diego

          • People First: Strategic Transformation

          • People First: Opportunity and Access

          • CHRO Summit: Navigating through a Tsunami of Change

          • Future: People Asia

          • Executive Compensation

          • Explore all Upcoming Events

        • Member-Exclusive Programs
          • Member-Exclusive Programs

          • Center Briefings

          • Experts Live

          • Roundtables

          • Working Groups

          • Expert Briefings

    • Data
        • Data

        • Consumer Confidence Index

        • Data Central

        • TCB Benchmarking

        • Employment Trends Index

        • Global Economic Outlook

        • Leading Economic Indicators

        • Help Wanted OnLine

        • Labor Markets

        • Measure of CEO Confidence

        • Human Capital Benchmarking &
          Data Analytics

        • CMO+CCO Meter Dashboard

    • Centers
        • Centers
        • Our Centers
          • Our Centers

          • Committee for Economic Development

          • Economy, Strategy & Finance

          • Governance & Sustainability

          • Human Capital

          • Marketing & Communications
        • Center Membership
          • Center Membership

          • What Is a Center?

          • Benefits of Center Membership

          • Join a Center

    • Councils
        • Councils
        • Find a Council
          • Find a Council

          • Economy, Strategy & Finance

          • Governance & Sustainability

          • Human Capital

          • Marketing & Communications
        • Council Membership
          • Council Membership

          • What is a Council?

          • Benefits of Council Membership

          • Apply to a Council

    • Membership
        • Membership
        • Why Become a Member?
          • Why Become a Member?

          • Benefits of Membership

          • Check if Your Organization is a Member

          • Speak to a Membership Associate
        • Types of Membership
          • Types of Membership

          • Council

          • Committee for Economic Development

          • Economy, Strategy & Finance

          • Governance & Sustainability

          • Human Capital

          • Marketing & Communications

          • Insights

        • Already a Member?
          • Already a Member?

          • Sign In to myTCB®

          • Executive Communities

          • Member-Exclusive Programs

    • About Us
        • About Us
        • Who We Are
          • Who We Are

          • About Us

          • In the News

          • Press Releases

          • Our History

          • Support Our Work

          • Locations

          • Contact Us

        • Our Community
          • Our Community

          • Our Leadership

          • Our Experts

          • Trustees

          • Voting Members

          • Global Counsellors

          • Careers

          • This Week @ TCB

    • Careers
    • This Week @ TCB
    • Sign In to myTCB®
      • US
      • EUROPE
      • ASIA
    • Insights
      • Insights
      • Explore by Center
        • Explore by Center

        • CED
          Committee for Economic Development

        • Economy, Strategy & Finance

        • Governance & Sustainability

        • Human Capital

        • Marketing & Communications

      • Explore by Content Type
        • Explore by Content Type

        • Reports

        • Upcoming Webcasts

        • On Demand Webcasts

        • Podcasts

        • Charts & Infographics

      • Trending Topics
        • Trending Topics

        • Artificial Intelligence (AI)

        • Navigating Washington

        • Geopolitics

        • US Economic Forecast

        • Sustainability

        • Future of Work

    • Events
      • Events
      • Upcoming Events
        • Upcoming Events

        • 25th Annual Employee Health Care Conference - San Diego

        • People First: Strategic Transformation

        • People First: Opportunity and Access

        • CHRO Summit: Navigating through a Tsunami of Change

        • Future: People Asia

        • Executive Compensation

        • Explore all Upcoming Events

      • Member-Exclusive Programs
        • Member-Exclusive Programs

        • Center Briefings

        • Experts Live

        • Roundtables

        • Working Groups

        • Expert Briefings

    • Data
      • Data

      • Consumer Confidence Index

      • Data Central

      • TCB Benchmarking

      • Employment Trends Index

      • Global Economic Outlook

      • Leading Economic Indicators

      • Help Wanted OnLine

      • Labor Markets

      • Measure of CEO Confidence

      • Human Capital Benchmarking & Data Analytics

      • CMO+CCO Meter Dashboard
    • Centers
      • Centers
      • Our Centers
        • Our Centers

        • Committee for Economic Development

        • Economy, Strategy & Finance

        • Governance & Sustainability

        • Human Capital

        • Marketing & Communications

      • Center Membership
        • Center Membership

        • What is a Center?

        • Benefits of Center Membership

        • Join a Center

    • Councils
      • Councils
      • Find a Council
        • Find a Council

        • Economy, Strategy & Finance

        • Governance & Sustainability

        • Human Capital

        • Marketing & Communications
      • Council Membership
        • Council Membership

        • What is a Council?

        • Benefits of Council Membership

        • Apply to a Council

    • Membership
      • Membership
      • Why Become a Member?
        • Why Become a Member?

        • Benefits of Membership

        • Check if Your Organization is a Member

        • Speak to a Membership Associate

      • Types of Membership
        • Types of Membership

        • Council

        • Committee for Economic Development

        • Economy, Strategy & Finance

        • Governance & Sustainability

        • Human Capital

        • Marketing & Communications

        • Insights

      • Already a Member?
        • Already a Member?

        • Sign In to myTCB®

        • Executive Communities

        • Member-Exclusive Programs
    • About Us
      • About Us
      • Who We Are
        • Who We Are

        • About Us

        • In the News

        • Press Releases

        • This Week @ TCB

        • Our History

        • Support Our Work

        • Locations

        • Contact Us

      • Our Community
        • Our Community

        • Our Leadership

        • Our Experts

        • Trustees

        • Voting Members

        • Global Counsellors

        • Careers

        • This Week @ TCB

    • Careers
    • Sign In to myTCB®
    • Download TCB Insights App
  • Insights
    Insights

    Our research and analysis have helped the world's leading companies navigate challenges and seize opportunities for over 100 years.

    Explore All Research

    Economic Indicators

    • Explore by Center
    • CED
      Committee for Economic Development
    • Economy, Strategy & Finance
    • Governance & Sustainability
    • Human Capital
    • Marketing & Communications
    • Explore by Content Type
    • Reports
    • Upcoming Webcasts
    • On Demand Webcasts
    • Podcasts
    • Charts & Infographics
    • Trending Topics
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    • Navigating Washington
    • Geopolitics
    • US Economic Forecast
    • Sustainability
    • Future of Work
  • Events
    Events

    Our in-person and virtual events offer unmatched opportunities for professional development, featuring top experts and practitioners.

    See Everything Happening This Week

    Sponsor a Program

    • Upcoming Events

      • 25th Annual Employee Health Care Conference - San Diego

      May 01 - 02, 2025

      People First: Strategic Transformation

      May 15 - 16, 2025

      People First: Opportunity and Access

      June 12 - 13, 2025

    •  

      • CHRO Summit: Navigating through a Tsunami of Change

      June 24, 2025

      Future: People Asia

      September 04 - 05, 2025

      Executive Compensation

      September 16 - 17, 2025

    • Member-Exclusive Programs
    • Center Briefings
    • Experts Live
    • Roundtables
    • Working Groups
    • Expert Briefings
    • Explore by Type
    • Events
    • Webcasts
    • Podcasts
    • Member-Exclusive Programs
    • Center Briefings
    • Experts Live
    • Roundtables
    • Working Groups
    • Expert Briefings
  • Data
    Corporate Disclosure Data

    TCB Benchmarking

    Real-time data & analytical tools to benchmark your governance, compensation, environmental, human capital management (HCM) and social practices against US public companies.

    Economic Data

    Consumer Confidence Index

    US consumers' thoughts on the economy, jobs, finances and more

    Data Central

    One-stop, member-exclusive portal for the entire suite of indicators

    Labor Markets

    Covering all aspects of labor markets, from monthly development to long-term trends

    Measure of CEO Confidence

    Examines the health of the US economy from the perspective of CEOs

     

    Employment Trends Index

    Monthly, forward-looking composite of eight proven labor-market indicators

    Global Economic Outlook

    Track the latest short-, medium-, and long-term growth outlooks for 77 economies

    Leading Economic Indicators

    Track the state of the business cycle for 12 global economies across Asia and Europe

    Help Wanted OnLine

    Track the status of job markets across the US through online job listings

    Other Featured Data

    Human Capital Analytics Tools

    Tools to understand human capital management and corporate performance

    CMO+CCO Meter Dashboard

    Tracks the impact, resources, and satisfaction of CMOs and CCOs

  • Centers
    Centers

    Centers offer access to world-class experts, research, events, and senior executive communities.

    Our Centers
    • Committee for Economic Development
    • Economy, Strategy & Finance
    • Governance & Sustainability
    • Human Capital
    • Marketing & Communications
    Center Membership
    • What Is a Center?
    • Benefits of Center Membership
    • Join a Center
  • Councils
    Councils

    Councils are invitation-only, peer-led communities of senior executives that come together to exchange knowledge, accelerate career development, and advance their function.

    Find a Council
    • Economy, Strategy & Finance
    • Governance & Sustainability
    • Human Capital
    • Marketing & Communications
    Council Membership
    • What Is a Council?
    • Benefits of Council Membership
    • Apply to a Council
  • Membership
    Membership

    Membership in The Conference Board arms your team with an arsenal of knowledge, networks, and expertise that's unmatched in scope and depth.

    • Why Become a Member?
    • Benefits of Membership
    • Check if Your Organization is a Member
    • Speak to a Membership Associate
    • Types of Membership
    • Council
    • Committee for Economic Development
    • Economy, Strategy & Finance
    • Governance & Sustainability
    • Human Capital
    • Marketing & Communications
    • Insights
    • Already a Member?
    • Sign in to myTCB®
    • Executive Communities
    • Member-Exclusive Programs
  • About Us
    About Us

    The Conference Board is the global, nonprofit think tank and business membership organization that delivers Trusted Insights for What's Ahead®. For over 100 years, our cutting-edge research, data, events and executive networks have helped the world's leading companies understand the present and shape the future.

    Learn more about Membership

    • Who We Are
    • About Us
    • In the News
    • Press Releases
    • Our History
    • Support Our Work
    • Locations
    • Contact Us
    • Our Community
    • Our Leadership
    • Our Experts
    • Trustees
    • Voting Members
    • Careers
    • This Week @ TCB
Check if You're a Member
Create Account
Forgot Your Password?

Members of The Conference Board get exclusive access to the full range of products and services that deliver Trusted Insights for What's Ahead ® including webcasts, publications, data and analysis, plus discounts to conferences and events.

CED DISTINGUISHED LEADERSHIP AWARDS

Leadership in Challenging Times: A Discussion with Jenny Johnson, Franklin Templeton

MAY 20, 2024

WATCH NOW
  • Email
  • Linkedin
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Copy Link

For more than 30 years, the CED Distinguished Leadership Awards have been honoring business leaders and their companies who exemplify CED’s mission by answering the call for corporate citizenship and demonstrating a strong commitment to public policy in the nation’s interests. 

In this series, business leaders discuss the unprecedented challenges facing the nation and how they are helping chart a path forward for both their companies and communities in which they operate.  

In this interview, Dr. Lori Esposito Murray, former CED President, Co-Chair of the 2024 Distinguished Leadership Awards, and CED Trustee, sits down with Jenny Johnson, President and CEO of Franklin Templeton, to discuss sustainability, generative AI, creating an inclusive work culture, and more. 

Tune in to find out:

  • What guides Johnson's leadership style?
  • What are the big themes Johnson sees in risk management?
  • How is Franklin Templeton building inclusion, diversity, and sustainability into their business?
  • According to Johnson, how can companies successfully manage the risks and benefits of AI and blockchain?

On-Demand Webcasts

2024 CED Distinguished Leadership Awards Celebration

October 09, 2024 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM ET

Leadership in Challenging Times: A Discussion with Julie Sweet, Accenture

September 23, 2024 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM ET

Leadership in Challenging Times: A Discussion with Hamdi Ulukaya, Chobani

September 09, 2024 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM ET

Leadership in Challenging Times: A Discussion with Raj Subramaniam, FedEx Corporation

August 26, 2024 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM ET

Leadership in Challenging Times: A Discussion with Nikesh Arora, Palo Alto Networks

August 12, 2024 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM ET

Leadership in Challenging Times: A Discussion with Robert F. Smith, Vista Equity Partners

June 03, 2024 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM ET

Leadership in Challenging Times: A Discussion with Michael Dowling, Northwell Health

August 28, 2023 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM ET

Leadership in Challenging Times: A Discussion with Jim Fitterling, Dow

August 21, 2023 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM ET

Leadership in Challenging Times: A Discussion with Arvind Krishna, IBM

August 07, 2023 09:00 AM - 09:00 AM ET

Leadership in Challenging Times: A Discussion with Tamara Lundgren, Radius Recycling

May 23, 2023 09:00 AM - 09:00 AM ET

Leadership in Challenging Times: A Discussion with Thasunda Brown Duckett, TIAA

May 08, 2023 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM ET

Leadership in Challenging Times: A Conversation with Dr. Lisa Su, AMD

April 24, 2023 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM ET

Chris Kempczinski, President and CEO of McDonald's Corporation

October 26, 2022 07:00 PM - 09:30 PM ET

Dan Schulman, the President and CEO of PayPal, accepts the CED Distinguished Leadership Award

October 26, 2022 07:00 PM - 09:30 PM ET

Albert Bourla, the Chairman and CEO of Pfizer Inc., accepts the CED Distinguished Leadership Award

October 26, 2022 07:00 PM - 09:30 PM ET

James P. Gorman, the Chairman and CEO of Morgan Stanley, introduces award honoree Marc N. Casper, the Chairman, President, and CEO of Thermo Fisher Scientific

October 26, 2022 07:00 PM - 09:30 PM ET

Penny Pennington, Managing Partner of Edward Jones, accepts the CED Distinguished Leadership Award.

October 26, 2022 07:00 PM - 09:30 PM ET

Hans Vestberg, the Chairman and CEO of Verizon, introduces award honoree Dan Schulman, the President and CEO of PayPal

October 26, 2022 07:00 PM - 09:30 PM ET

Heyward Donigan, the President & CEO of Rite Aid, accepts the CED Distinguished Leadership Award.

October 26, 2022 07:00 PM - 09:30 PM ET

Indra K. Nooyi, the former Chairman and CEO of PepsiCo, introduces award honoree Penny Pennington, Managing Partner of Edward Jones.

October 26, 2022 07:00 PM - 09:30 PM ET

James Quincey, the Chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company, introduces award honoree Albert Bourla, the Chairman and CEO of Pfizer Inc.

October 26, 2022 07:00 PM - 09:30 PM ET

2024 CED Distinguished Leadership Awards Celebration

October 09, 2024 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM ET

Leadership in Challenging Times: A Discussion with Julie Sweet, Accenture

September 23, 2024 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM ET

Leadership in Challenging Times: A Discussion with Hamdi Ulukaya, Chobani

September 09, 2024 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM ET

This On-Demand Webcast is Complimentary.

WATCH NOW

Members can access materials for this events, but must be signed in. Please sign in to your myTCB® account to access.

Our records show that you are a Member of The Conference Board, but you do not have access to this webcast based on your Membership level. If you think you have reached this message in error, please contact membership@tcb.org

Our records show you are not a Member, and this webcast is only available to Members. If you think you have reached this message in error, please contact membership@tcb.org

You are an SSO user. Please try to login through your company portal.

Conference Board Sample Web Chat
chatbot-Icon TCB Logo
chatbot-Icon
Navigating Washington - Sign up to receive the latest business insights related to executive orders, new laws, and changing regulations.
ABOUT US
  • Who We Are
  • Annual Report
  • Our History
  • Our Experts
  • Our Leadership
  • In the News
  • Press Releases
MEMBERSHIP
  • Become a Member
  • Sign In to myTCB®
  • Access Experts
  • Member-Only Events
  • Data & Benchmarking
  • Manage Account
EXPLORE
  • Centers
  • Councils
  • Latest Research
  • Events
  • Webcasts
  • Podcasts
  • This Week @ TCB
CONTACT US
  • Americas
    +1 212 759 0900
    customer.service@tcb.org
  • Europe/Africa/Middle East
    +32 2 675 5405
    brussels@tcb.org
  • Asia
    Hong Kong | +852 2804 1000
    Singapore | +65 8298 3403
    service.ap@tcb.org
CAREERS
  • See Open Positions
Terms Of Use | Privacy Policy | Event Code of Conduct | Trademarks
© 2025 The Conference Board Inc. All rights reserved. The Conference Board and torch logo are registered trademarks of The Conference Board.
The use of all The Conference Board data and materials is subject to the Terms of Use. Reprint requests are reviewed individually and may be subject to additional fees.The Conference Board reserves the right to deny any request.
Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Event Code of Conduct | Trademarks
© 2025 The Conference Board Inc. All rights reserved. The Conference Board and torch logo are registered trademarks of The Conference Board.
The use of all data from The Conference Board data and materials is subject to the Terms of Use. Reprint requests are reviewed individually and may be subject to additional fees.The Conference Board reserves the right to deny any request.

Thank you for signing up. You will now receive CEO Insights for What's Ahead every Wednesday morning. You can unsubscribe at any time or manage your preferences to receive more content from The Conference Board.

EVENT PORTAL

Forgot Password | Resend account confirmation

Announcing The Conference Board AI Virtual Conference Series

Explore the Impact of AI on Your Business

Members receive complimentary registration - Learn more >>

SSO Portal Redirect

You will be redirected in 00:03 seconds.