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Episode 131: Digital transformation 'The Amazon Way'

John Rossman · December 6, 2023

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Episode 131: Digital transformation 'The Amazon Way' — John Rossman

Podcast: Digital Workplace Impact

December 6, 2023

John Rossman, a thought leader on digital and innovation strategies, and author of the best-selling book The Amazon Way, joins host Nancy Goebel for the latest episode of Digital Workplace Impact. Known for his deep insights into Amazon's unique leadership principles and…

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About John Rossman

A Recognized Authority on Leadership for Innovation, Digital Transformation and Business Models, Early Amazon Executive, and Best-Selling Author

2002 Helped launch Amazon Marketplace300,000+ The Amazon Way copies sold4× Best-selling author50½ ideas Think Like Amazon leadership framework

John Rossman stands at the intersection of innovation, digital strategy, and business leadership. As an early Amazon executive, he left an indelible mark by playing a key leadership role in launching and scaling the Amazon Marketplace. He has served as a senior technology advisor at the Gates Foundation, senior innovation advisor at T-Mobile, and in several other senior operating roles.

Today he is an author, leading keynote speaker on leadership for innovation and transformation, and advisor. John is an operator and builder whose love is diving into business problems and customer needs, designing innovative solutions and business models leading to durable enterprise value.

Author of the best-selling books “The Amazon Way: Amazon’s 14 Leadership Principles” and "Think Like Amazon: 50 1/2 Ideas to Become a Digital Leader" In these durable best sellers, Rossman lays out the leadership, culture, strategy, and operating concepts we can all learn from. When Rossman takes the stage, audiences are treated to an immersive experience filled with thought-provoking principles, actionable tactics, and invaluable takeaways, making each of his keynotes an impactful journey into the realms of innovation and digital leadership.

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About this episode

John Rossman, a thought leader on digital and innovation strategies, and author of the best-selling book The Amazon Way, joins host Nancy Goebel for the latest episode of Digital Workplace Impact. 

Known for his deep insights into Amazon's unique leadership principles and tactics, John has translated these into actionable steps to help businesses accelerate their own digital transformations. 

In this fascinating conversation, the pair delve into digital transformation the Amazon way. They explore how Amazon's leadership principles, customer obsession and innovative culture have contributed to the company’s huge success. 

Looking forwards, Nancy and John also take a look at generative AI as the next big disruptor for digital transformation; at how this could impact the employee experience, the nature of work and the possibilities of creating the best possible AI-infused versions of businesses. 

Lessons for leaders, revealing principles and the benefits of being an active sceptic all come under review. So, for an insightful conversation with John Rossman, take a listen and dive into the Amazon way of digital transformation today. 

Guest speaker: John Rossman, author and Founder of Rossman Partners 

(Show notes, links and transcript for this episode.) 

The Amazon Way

Big Bet Leadership 

Leader and innovation keynote speaker

Rossman Partners

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