Who's Yellen now? Lessons in Leadership from Berkeley to D.C. with Janet Yellen

Former U.S. Treasury Secretary and Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen returns to UC Berkeley Haas for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, economics, and the forces shaping today’s global economy. In this episode of Leading at the Edge, Yellen reflects on her time as a professor at Haas, the lessons she carried from Berkeley into a remarkable career in public service, and the importance of connecting economic theory to real-world challenges. She also shares insights from her time leading the U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve, offering her perspective on the economy, policymaking, and the role of leadership in uncertain times. Leading at the Edge is the UC Berkeley Haas Dean’s Speaker Series, featuring conversations with influential leaders who are shaping business, government, and society.