<p>John Rossman is the former Amazon Director of Enterprise Services who launched the Amazon Marketplace, the author of Think Like Amazon, an advisor to multiple companies including T-Mobile, and a member of various Boards of Advisors.
With an impressive background of launching and scaling the Amazon Marketplace business and running the Enterprise Services ... Show More
Jun 23
How a 15 Person Floor Heating Company Became the North American Leader | John Rose
Three computers, no fridge, and 15 employees. That was Nuheat when John Rose walked in. Sixteen years later it was the North American leader in its industry, and John says culture is the reason why.In this episode of the Strategy and Leadership Podcast, Anthony C. Taylor speaks w ... Show More
27m 58s
Jun 16
A Navy Captain on Trust, Self-Doubt, and Leading Under Pressure | Jenn Donahue
What does it actually take to lead when the stakes are life and death, and what happens when those same pressures show up in a boardroom? According to Jenn Donahue, the answer starts not with strategy or skill, but with the voices inside your own head.In this episode, Anthony C. ... Show More
19m 22s
Jun 9
Selling Zico to Coca-Cola and Buying It Back | Mark Rampolla
What happens when you build a global brand, sell it for $200 million, and realize it's not what you want? According to Mark Rampolla, the real lesson isn't about the exit or buyback. It's about understanding that growth isn't something you do. It's something you become.In this ep ... Show More
26m 43s
Oct 2024
488: How to "Think Like Amazon" with John Rossman
<p dir="ltr">Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 488, featuring an interview with a seasoned business strategist and operator respected for his pivotal role in Amazon's early days, John Rossman. In John's book, <em>Think Like Amazon</em>, he provides 50 ½ answers drawn from his ex ... Show More
45m 32s
Oct 2024
720: How to "Think Like Amazon" (with John Rossman)
Welcome to an interview with a seasoned business strategist and operator respected for his pivotal role in Amazon's early days, John Rossman. In John's book, Think Like Amazon, he provides 50 ½ answers drawn from his experience as an Amazon executive―and shows today's business le ... Show More
43m 54s
Sep 2024
To Set a Great Strategy, Start by Imagining the Future You Want
Some managers develop strategy by focusing on problems in the present, and that’s especially true during a crisis. But Mark Johnson, co-founder of the innovation consulting firm Innosight, argues that leaders should imagine the future and then work backward to build their organiz ... Show More
25m 59s
Jul 2024
Essential Cybersecurity Strategies
Welcome back to another episode of "Accelerate Your Business Growth." I'm your host, Diane Helbig, and today we have a critical and timely discussion lined up for you. We’re joined by Terry Ziemniak, a cybersecurity expert with over 25 years of experience ranging from technical r ... Show More
25m 1s
Jul 2024
How Sodexo’s CEO Manages Global Strategy Across 50 Countries
As the chair and CEO of Sodexo, the France-based food services and facilities management company, Sophie Bellon leads one of the largest employers in the world, with front-line workers in nearly 50 countries. Managing that workforce—and the supply chains that enable them to do th ... Show More
31m 19s
Jan 2025
How to Win by Being Right and Contrarian: Lessons from Zappos to DoorDash
Alfred Lin shares strategies for navigating startup challenges, building resilient teams, and creating long-lasting value. Lin explores lessons from companies like Zappos, Airbnb, DoorDash, and Amazon, offering actionable insights on topics like hiring for potential, managing cri ... Show More
2h 16m