In this episode, John Rossman dives into the core principles of his book, Big Bet Leadership, sharing how senior leaders can create clarity, maintain velocity, and accelerate risk and value to drive real impact. Drawing from his time at Amazon and other major companies, John unpacks how dedicated teams, strong leadership, and effective communication separate industry leaders from the rest.
(00:00) | Intro
(00:43) | Introduction to Big Bet Leadership
(08:10) |The Three Habits of Big Bet Legends
(14:36) |Accelerating Risk and Value
(30:03) |Understanding Wicked Problems
(43:24) | False Sense of Precision in Estimates
(49:09) |Implementing Narrative Writing in Organizations
(57:02) |Dedicated Teams and Leadership in Big Bets
(01:13:03) |Continue, Kill, Pivot, or Confusion
(01:16:00) |Outro
Guest:
Today’s guest is John Rossman, a former Amazon executive who launched the Amazon Marketplace and a four-time best-selling author, including The Amazon Way and Big Bet Leadership. John’s expertise in digital transformation, leadership, and innovation has made him a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and startups alike. His latest free e-book, Rossman’s Business Manifesto for Competitive Advantage — The Pig, the Lipstick & the Playbook of Champions, is a bold guide to achieving transformational success.
Host: Patric Palm – Favro ceo and founder. Serial entrepreneur and tech investor. Mostly games, film, SaaS, AI, deep tech, and functional foods. Passionate about hyper-performing teams and business agility.
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