Innovation Deciphered

Building Leadership for Innovation - The Amazon Way | With John Rossman

John Rossman · November 6, 2023

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About John Rossman

John Rossman, podcast guest

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

Welcome to a special online episode, beaming all the way from Seattle! In this exclusive instalment of Innovation Deciphered, our Director, Tim Fitch, takes you on a captivating journey alongsideJohn Rossman, a former Amazon Executive and digital strategy guru.

Join us as we unravel the secrets of digital success and innovation in the digital age in this unique online session, originating from the tech-savvy hub of Seattle, home to Amazon's headquarters.

In this episode, John Rossman deciphers the core principles that powered Amazon's meteoric rise, providing valuable insights on customer obsession, long-term thinking, and innovation that businesses of all sizes can embrace to thrive in the digital era.

Moreover, we'll explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and business strategy, discovering how to integrate AI and machine learning into organisational processes to stay competitive and relevant in a fast-evolving technological landscape.

Get ready for a sneak peek into John's upcoming book, "Big Bet Leadership: Your Transformation Playbook for Winning in the Hyper-Digital Era," set to release on February 27, 2024.

Learn systematic approaches to innovation, digital transformation, and business reinvention, crucial in the hyper-digital era.

Tune in for an enlightening exploration of leadership and innovation in the digital age, all the way from Seattle's tech heartland!

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