Speaking of Quality

About Speaking of Quality

The Haverford Trust Company and Hank Smith, Director and Head of Investment Strategy, are nationally recognized investment managers committed to informing and inspiring people to build better financial futures for themselves and their families. In his chats, guests ranging from leaders and educators to entrepreneurs and public figures share stories from their careers and insights on topics that impact financial wellness.

Publisher

Hank Smith and Haverford Trust

Category

business · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 May 2023

Latest episode

26 May 2026

Latest episodes

15 of 51 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   26 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Leadership, Resilience and Purpose: Reflections on Season 6

   Host Hank Smith and Maxine Cuffe, Vice President & Director of Global Strategies at Haverford Trust, reflect on Season 6's diverse leadership lessons and shared passion for impactful work in this interview.

2. 

   6 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

   From Loss to Legacy: A Story of Service, Sacrifice and Lasting Impact

   In this episode of Speaking of Quality, Hank Smith sits down with Ryan Manion, CEO of The Travis Manion Foundation, podcast host, and author. Hank and Ryan discuss launching, building and growing a successful nonprofit and how she’s amplifying her brother Travis’ legacy to inspire the next generation of leaders.

3. 

   22 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Collective Voices of Philadelphia Leadership

   On this special edition of Speaking of Quality, Hank Smith shares a table with members of the Philadelphia Business Journal’s Power 100, an esteemed group of changemakers powering the future of Philadelphia through a blend of business acumen, civic engagement, and community impact. From healthcare to tourism to philanthropy, Hank’s guests dive into the importance of cross-sector collaboration, innovation, and the skills that will power the next generation of Philadelphia’s leaders. [01:30] Outlook and Optimism for Philadelphia [06:28] Challenges and Growth Opportunities [10:22] Post-COVID Impact and Return to Work [14:23] Community Involvement and Philanthropy [21:06] Critical Skills for the Next Generation [23:27] Mentorship [25:28] Defining Philadelphia’s Future in a Few Words Featuring: Leslie Smallwood-Lewis, Mosaic Partners Mike Bowman, Valley Forge Tourism Kevin Mahoney, Penn Medicine Rev. Dr. Lorina Marshall-Blake, Independence Blue Cross Foundation

Inside a recent episode

Leadership, Resilience and Purpose: Reflections on Season 6

Published 26 May 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And how important that is in investing. Finding companies that are trusted with respected leadership, integrity, and a culture of innovation. And these are just the conversations that our team has all the time when we're looking at new soft ideas. It's not just about having a brand that's well-known. It's about having that understanding of what that brand really stands for. Well, yes. And it goes to the point that if you take your brand for granted, and you don't do all of the other things correctly in terms of governance, your brand's at risk very, very quickly. Consumers will abandon your product if you're engaging in any kind of corporate malfeasance or quasi unethical behavior or what is perceived as unethical behavior. […]

Who has been a guest on Speaking of Quality

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Maxine Cuffe
• Dr Americus Reed
• Tom Kehoe
• Rosemary DiRita
• Loretta Mester

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

10 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

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