Big Bet Leadership: Strategies for Success | John Rossman

In this engaging podcast episode, Anthony Amunategui interviews John Rossman, a four-time best-selling author and keynote speaker, about his insights on leadership and innovation. They discuss the challenges of incrementalism and short-termism in business, the importance of calculated risks, and the necessity of creating clarity for strategic advantage. John shares his framework for effective communication and the role of zero-based design in meetings. The conversation emphasizes the need for a culture of innovation and the impact of books on leadership development, culminating in a call to action for leaders to shift from a know-it-all to a learn-it-all mindset.

Special Guest: 
John Rossman is a business strategist, former Amazon executive, and bestselling author known for launching Amazon Marketplace in 2002. He has advised top brands like Microsoft, Walmart, and the Gates Foundation on innovation and leadership. Author of The Amazon Way and Big Bet Leadership, John helps leaders take calculated risks and drive growth in today’s digital world.

Chapters:
00:00: Introduction to Big Bet Leadership
02:17: Overcoming Incrementalism and Short-Termism
05:12: The Importance of Calculated Risks
09:54: Creating Clarity for Strategic Advantage
12:18: The Role of Communication in Leadership
16:47: Zero-Based Design for Effective Meetings
20:18: Addressing Resistance to Change
24:45: Building a Culture of Innovation
27:50: The Impact of Books on Leadership
30:40: The Shift from Know-It-All to Learn-It-All
31:33: Conclusion and Call to Action

JOHN'S INFO:
Website:
rossmanpartners.com
LinkedIn:
in/john-rossman
Big Bet Leaderchip Book
https://a.co/d/dtT0qHy
Amazon Store:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B015X2OGGS

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