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Leaders of TransformationLeveraging the 3 Mega Forces in Business Today with John Rossman
How Can Leaders Prepare for the Next Era of Business Transformation?
John Rossman
In this high-powered episode, host Nicole Jansen dives into the dynamic forces shaping American business with distinguished guest John Rossman. As a former Amazon executive and author of the acclaimed “Amazon Way” series, John Rossman brings a wealth of knowledge on innovation, leadership, and digital transformation. With a focus on his latest book, Big Bet Leadership, John shares valuable insights, drawing on his extensive experience at Amazon to discuss the top three mega forces impacting businesses today.
Key takea...2025-03-2537 min
Amazing Business RadioHumility Leads to Customer Experience Innovation Featuring John RossmanHow to Overcome Mediocrity in Business and Customer Service Shep interviews John Rossman, managing partner at Rossman Partners, keynote speaker, business advisor, and best-selling author. He talks about his new manifesto, The Pig, The Lipstick, and The Playbook of Champions (available to download at no charge), and discusses how companies can combat mediocrity and create a culture of innovation. This episode of Amazing Business Radio with Shep Hyken answers the following questions and more:
How can businesses avoid settling into mediocrity in customer service?
What role does humility play in improving a business's customer experience?
Wh...2025-03-2533 min
Leaders Of Transformation531: Leveraging the 3 Mega Forces in Business Today with John RossmanHow Can Leaders Prepare for the Next Era of Business Transformation? In this high-powered episode, host Nicole Jansen dives into the dynamic forces shaping American business with distinguished guest John Rossman. As a former Amazon executive and author of the acclaimed "Amazon Way" series, John Rossman brings a wealth of knowledge on innovation, leadership, and digital transformation. With a focus on his latest book, Big Bet Leadership, John shares valuable insights, drawing on his extensive experience at Amazon to discuss the top three mega forces impacting businesses today. Key takeaways include the critical nature of...2025-03-2537 minLeaders Of Transformation531: Leveraging the 3 Mega Forces in Business Today with John RossmanHow Can Leaders Prepare for the Next Era of Business Transformation? In this high-powered episode, host Nicole Jansen dives into the dynamic forces shaping American business with distinguished guest John Rossman. As a former Amazon executive and author of the acclaimed "Amazon Way" series, John Rossman brings a wealth of knowledge on innovation, leadership, and digital transformation. With a focus on his latest book, Big Bet Leadership, John shares valuable insights, drawing on his extensive experience at Amazon to discuss the top three mega forces impacting businesses today. Key takeaways include the critical nature of...2025-03-2537 min
The Action CatalystUpdate: Winners and Losers in the Hyper-Digital Era, with John Rossman (Business, Data, Leadership, Future)Author, executive advisor, and Managing Partner and Founder of Rossman Partners, John Rossman, rejoins the show to discuss “the innovator’s dilemma”, building foundations, chasing perfection, and making big bets, how to REALLY use metrics and make metrics a verb, 3 megatrends for the future of business, the role of business in democracy, and the #1 mistake leaders make.Mentioned in this episode:Download John’s free Business Manifesto and learn more at RossmanPartners.com.Rossman Partners / John RossmanDownload John’s free Business Manifesto and learn more at RossmanPartners.com.Rossman Pa...2025-03-1821 min
Future FactoryBig Bet Leadership: Strategies for Success | John RossmanIn 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.
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Learn from Leaders Podcast#64 - John Rossman: Big Bet Leadership done rightIn 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...2025-03-131h 16
Leadership Biz Cafe with Tanveer NaseerJohn Rossman | How Leaders Solve The Hardest Problems And Lead TransformationIn the face of rapid change and disruption, organizations everywhere find themselves in a race to not only preserve their market share, but discover the next big opportunity that will given them the keys to future growth and innovation.And according to my guest in this episode, that opportunity can be attained when leaders understand how to plan for and implement Big Bets.John Rossman is the former Amazon executive who played a key role in the launching of Amazon Marketplace, and is a sought-after expert on digital transformation, leadership, and business reinvention. I’ve in...2025-02-1241 min
Case Interview Preparation & Management Consulting | Strategy | Critical Thinking734: How Leaders Win by Making Big Bets (with Ex-Amazon Executive, John Rossman)Welcome to an interview with John Rossman who was an early Amazon executive and senior innovation advisor at T-Mobile & the Gates Foundation. He is the co-author of Big Bet Leadership and a keynote speaker and advisor. In this episode, John Rossman discusses the insights from his recent book, Big Bet Leadership, on how companies can manage major strategic initiatives ("big bets") that involve significant risks. He explains why organizations need to test ideas before making big commitments and stay focused on key priorities. John describes how companies can adapt to increasing digitalization through careful planning an...2024-12-0434 min
Sound BITES (Business, Innovation, Technology, Entrepreneurship, Strategy)Sound BITES: E47 - John Rossman | Rossman PartnersJohn Rossman
Today on Sound BITES we have John Rossman. John is an author, business advisor and keynote speaker. He was an early Amazon executive who played a key role in launching the Amazon marketplace business in 2002.
His books include:
The Amazon Way - https://a.co/d/cCC1by0
Think Like Amazon - https://a.co/d/hfooDjc
and his latest book, Big Bet Leadership is an actionable guide for leaders who want to succeed in complex transformations. - https://a.co/d/ccYOup3
John Rossman: https://www.linkedin...2024-12-0451 min
Superpowers School - Human Skills to Thrive in the Age of AIBig Bet Leadership Strategies at Amazon with John Rossman E165John Rossman (ex Amazon executive) co-author of the book 'Big Bet Leadership' shares leadership strategies at Amazon.We explore the concept of Big Bet Leadership focusing on how to manage high-risk, high-reward business initiatives through creating clarity, maintaining velocity, and accelerating risk and value.Rossman shares insights from his time at Amazon, discusses the importance of leadership in complex transformational situations, and addresses common challenges in these scenarios.00:00 Introduction02:43 Defining Big Bets in Business05:31 Challenges and Risks of Big Bets10:00 Insights from Amazon's Playbook17:15 The...2024-11-1244 minCase Interview Preparation & Management Consulting | Strategy | Critical Thinking720: 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 leaders how to think like Amazon, strategize like Bezos, and beat the competition like nobody’s business. John Rossman is an author, executive advisor and keynote speaker on digital transformation, leadership, and business reinvention. With a career spanning consulting roles at renowned brands like Novartis, Gates Foundation, Microsoft, Walmart, and T-Mobile...2024-10-1643 min
Thinkers & IdeasBig Bet Leadership with John RossmanIn Big Bet Leadership: Your Transformation Playbook for Winning in the Hyper-Digital Era, John Rossman provides a playbook for becoming an innovation and transformation winner.Rossman was previously an executive at Amazon, responsible for launching their Marketplace business. Now, he is the managing partner of Rossman Partners, advising leading enterprises on large-scale change, and author of the best-selling books The Amazon Way and Think Like Amazon. In his latest book, he examines why high-stakes change efforts fail and how to frame and manage them more effectively. Companies need to think in terms of “big bets,” which will requ...2024-10-1528 min
The Tech Leader's PlaybookHow to Lead with Clarity and Drive Big Results with John RossmanIn this episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, former Amazon executive and author John Rossman discusses his leadership journey and the crucial role of calculated risk-taking in driving enterprise growth. Drawing from his experience at Amazon and his books, The Amazon Way and Big Bet Leadership, Rossman shares insights on fostering innovation, maintaining velocity, and avoiding the pitfalls of incrementalism. Learn actionable strategies to transform your business, create a culture of innovation, and lead with agility in the digital era.
Takeaways
Calculated risks are essential for creating enterprise value.
Big Bet Leadership focuses...2024-10-0253 min
The Strategy Skills Podcast: Strategy | Leadership | Critical Thinking | Problem-Solving488: How to "Think Like Amazon" with John RossmanWelcome 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, Think Like Amazon, he provides 50 ½ answers drawn from his experience as an Amazon executive―and shows today’s business leaders how to think like Amazon, strategize like Bezos, and beat the competition like nobody’s business. John Rossman is an author, executive advisor and keynote speaker on digital transformation, leadership, and business reinvention. With a career spanning consulting roles at renowned brands like Novartis, Gates Foundat...2024-10-0245 min
Building Excellence with Bailey MilesJohn Rossman - Bestselling Author, Former Amazon Exec, & Co-Founder Of Rossman Partners On Big Bet LeadershipJohn Rossman is the author of four books on leadership and business innovation including the best seller The Amazon Way and Big Bet Leadership. He is an early Amazon executive who played a key role in launching the Amazon marketplace business in 2002. Today he is a leading keynote speaker on leadership for innovation and transformation. John is an operator and builder whose love is diving into business problems and customer needs, designing innovative solutions and business models, and creating durable enterprise value. He has served as the senior technology advisor at the Gates Foundation and senior innovation advisor at...2024-09-0955 min
Behind The NumbersCreating Game-Changing Value Propositions – John RossmanProudly brought to you by The NEW ROI: Return on Individuals - www.NewROI.com
Welcome to another insightful episode of Behind the Numbers, hosted by Dave Bookbinder. In this episode, we delve into the art of creating game-changing value propositions with our guest, John Rossman. John is the CEO and founder of Rossman Partners and the author of the book, Big Bet Leadership. John shares his journey from being […]
The post Creating Game-Changing Value Propositions – John Rossman appeared first on The NEW ROI: Return on Individuals.2024-08-1300 min
Behind The Numbers With Dave BookbinderCreating Game-Changing Value Propositions - John RossmanWelcome to another insightful episode of Behind the Numbers, hosted by Dave Bookbinder. In this episode, we delve into the art of creating game-changing value propositions with our guest, John Rossman. John is the CEO and founder of Rossman Partners and the author of the book, Big Bet Leadership.
John shares his journey from being an early executive at Amazon, where he played a pivotal role in launching the marketplace business, to his current endeavors in helping leaders and organizations tackle complex problems and achieve major transformations. With a rich background that includes working with notable clients...2024-08-1326 min
Behind The NumbersCreating Game-Changing Value Propositions – John RossmanProudly brought to you by The NEW ROI: Return on Individuals - www.NewROI.com
Welcome to another insightful episode of Behind the Numbers, hosted by Dave Bookbinder. In this episode, we delve into the art of creating game-changing value propositions with our guest, John Rossman. John is the CEO and founder of Rossman Partners and the author of the book, Big Bet Leadership.
John shares his journey from being an early executive at Amazon, where he played a pivotal role in launching the marketplace business, to his current endeavors in helping leaders and organizations...2024-08-1300 min
Speaking PodcastSecrets of Big Bet Leadership Unveiled by John RossmanJohn Rossman is the author of four books on leadership and business innovation including the bestseller The Amazon Way and Big Bet Leadership. He is an early Amazon executive who played a key role in launching the Amazon marketplace business in 2002.
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Cocktails & Commerce PodcastC&C Pod: Negronis with John Rossman - author, transformation advisor, & former Amazon leaderA conversation with John Rossman - author, advisor, keynote speaker, former leader at Amazon. Welcome to another episode of the Cocktails & Commerce Podcast. This week, we continue our inaugural series of the C&C Pod with another great episode. Bill and I are joined by the insightful and charming John Rossman. John is a multiple-time author, keynote speaker, longtime strategic advisor, and founding leader of Amazon’s Marketplace. I had the pleasure of meeting and working with John many years ago at Amazon, and have had the opportunity to enjoy many great conversations with John over the ye...2024-07-1750 min
The Todd Ault PodcastThe John Rossman Interview - Former Amazon Executive Explains How To Win in the Hyper-Digital EraDon't miss Todd Ault's interview with John Rossman, a former Amazon executive and best-selling author, who helped launch the Amazon Marketplace. Rossman is an expert on AI disruption, innovation, and technology. He has written several books, including "The Amazon Way: Amazon's 14 Leadership Principles" and "Think Like Amazon: 50 1/2 Ideas to Become a Digital Leader." His latest book is called "Big Bet Leadership: Your Transformation Playbook for Winning in the Hyper-Digital Era." Tune in to hear John share nostalgic stories about the early days of Amazon and what it was like to work for Jeff Bezos during the scaling of Amazon's...2024-06-2840 min
Imagine AI PodcastAmazon Executive John Rossman on Navigating AI with Big Bet Leadership | Imagine AI Live | E32In this episode, Chris Madden welcomes John Rossman, discussing problem-solving and re-imagination in business with AI. They delve into the concept of a 'big bet' in AI, choosing the right solutions, and communicating change. Insights from John's time with Jeff Bezos at Amazon are shared, along with the consulting services he offers. The episode wraps up with a discussion on the real impact of AI today and its strategic importance.
(0:00) Introducing John Rossman
(1:29) When do you know a Big Bet is needed?
(2:50) What’s the first thing needed to be done
(5:00) What AI solutions are there?
(7:45) How do you prepare em...2024-05-1316 min
The Innovation Meets Leadership Podcast25. Big Bet Leadership with John RossmanHow can leaders approach digital transformation differently to increase their chances of success in the rapidly changing business landscape?
In this episode of the Innovation Meets Leadership podcast, host Natalie Born interviews John Rossman, a former Amazon executive and the author of four books on leadership, innovation, and transformation. Rossman also discusses the role of the aging workforce and the need for companies to automate processes and empower their employees to focus on higher-value activities.
John Rossman is the author of four books on leadership and business innovation including the best-seller The...2024-05-1228 minImagine AI PodcastAmazon Executive John Rossman on Navigating AI with Big Bet Leadership | Imagine AI Live | E32In this episode, Chris Madden welcomes John Rossman, discussing problem-solving and re-imagination in business with AI. They delve into the concept of a 'big bet' in AI, choosing the right solutions, and communicating change. Insights from John's time with Jeff Bezos at Amazon are shared, along with the consulting services he offers. The episode wraps up with a discussion on the real impact of AI today and its strategic importance.
(0:00) Introduction and welcoming John Rossman
(1:20) Problem-solving and re-imagination in business with AI
(2:42) The concept of a 'big bet' and its role in AI
(5:06) Choosing the right AI solution and communicating...2024-05-0616 min
Pfeffer on PowerThe Power Behind the Amazon Way with John RossmanIn this episode of the 'Pfeffer on Power' podcast, host Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, is joined by John Rossman, author of four books on leadership and business innovation, including The Amazon Way and his new book Big Bet Leadership. He is an early Amazon executive who played a key role in launching the Amazon marketplace business in 2002. Today, he is a leading keynote speaker on leadership for innovation and transformation. He has served as the senior technology advisor at the Gates Foundation and senior innovation advisor at T-Mobile and is the founder...2024-04-1026 minPfeffer on PowerThe Power Behind the Amazon Way with John RossmanIn this episode of the 'Pfeffer on Power' podcast, host Jeffrey Pfeffer, a professor at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, is joined by John Rossman, author of four books on leadership and business innovation, including The Amazon Way and his new book Big Bet Leadership. He is an early Amazon executive who played a key role in launching the Amazon marketplace business in 2002. Today, he is a leading keynote speaker on leadership for innovation and transformation. He has served as the senior technology advisor at the Gates Foundation and senior innovation advisor at T-Mobile and is the founder...2024-04-1026 min
Make Your Mark PodcastMYM 140 | From Engineering to Amazon: Unraveling the Career Tapestry with John RossmanSend us a textMany people struggle to identify their career path early on. At what point did you realize your true passions?In this episode of the Make Your Mark podcast, Kay welcomes John Rossman, a distinguished leadership and digital transformation expert, three-time author, and former Amazon executive pivotal to the launch of the Amazon marketplace in 2002. John shares his unexpected journey from studying engineering to his transformative experiences at Amazon and beyond. He delves into his passion for problem-solving and efficiency, recounting his pivotal role in scaling the marketplace business. John's diverse career...2024-03-2723 min
Christopher Lochhead Follow Your Different™Big Bets and the Future of Leadership with John Rossman, Author of Big Bet LeadershipOn this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, we are joined by our friend and multi-time guest, John Rossman.
John Rossman is a Master of Innovation and former Amazon Executive who brings to the table his insights from his new book, Big Bet Leadership: Your playbook for winning in the hyper digital era. His experiences with industry giants illuminate the path for making bold, transformative decisions.
This conversation is a deep dive into the courage and strategy required to lead in uncertain times, focusing on big bets that redefine industries, in an era where navigating technological change is crucial.
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Going North PodcastEp. 806 – Big Bet Leadership with John Rossman (@johnerossman)"Contemplative thought is the key to solving really hard problems, and you cannot rush that." – John RossmanToday’s international bestselling author is keynote speaker, leadership development coach, business transformation advisor, a former Amazon leader, and Managing Partner at Rossman Partners, John Rossman. John and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, “Big Bet Leadership: Your Transformation Playbook for Winning in the Hyper-Digital Era”, why everyone needs unproductive productive time, his experience at Amazon, and tons more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:The concept of writing a future pres...2024-02-2937 min
Conquer Local Podcast706: Transforming Your Business in the Hyper-Digital Era | John RossmanEver wondered what it takes to shape the future of a tech giant? Join us in this episode as we dive into a fascinating conversation with John Rossman, the early Amazon executive who played a pivotal role in launching the Amazon marketplace in 2002. With four bestsellers, including "The Amazon Way," John is a leading keynote speaker on leadership for innovation and transformation.Founder of Rossman Partners, a strategy & leadership solutions firm, John's impact extends to roles as the senior technology advisor at the Gates Foundation and senior innovation advisor at T-Mobile. His latest book, "Big B...2024-02-2833 min
Partnering Leadership309 Big Bet Leadership to Win in the Hyper Digital Era with John Rossman | Partnering Leadership Global Thought LeaderAs the pace of digital change accelerates, how should leaders guide their organizations to stay ahead of disruption? In this episode of Partnering Leadership, author John Rossman makes the case that betting big on transformation is essential, though risky. Drawing on his experience spearheading Amazon's bold expansions, Rossman argues that the coming era of "hyper-digital" will necessitate even bolder moves than we've seen. In the conversation, John Rossman lays out a playbook for leading change with the same fearless spirit of innovation embodied by pioneers like Bezos, Musk, and Jobs. His new book, Big Bet...2024-02-2733 min
OneSharpSwordInterview with John RossmanFrom Amazon Exec in the early, scrappy days to leadership and strategic consultant, John Rossman’s insights are of tremendous value for anyone in a place of looking at, and impacting their organization. He notes that dissatisfied customers are a gift. This prompted a conversation about curiosity and the need to be open enough to ask for further feedback. Step into customer obsession and really explore who you’re there to serve. Keys to success (among many) include: • Patience AND • Urgency about the things you can control and not worrying about the things you ...2024-01-1645 min
The First CustomerThe First Customer - Digital Disruption Demystified with Managing Partner John RossmanIn this episode, I was lucky enough to interview John Rossman, managing partner of Rossman Partners.John shares his journey from growing up in Portland, Oregon, to becoming an executive at Amazon and eventually starting his own business, Rossman Partners. John emphasizes the importance of simplicity and efficiency, highlighting how these principles, inspired by his time at Amazon, have shaped his approach to problem-solving.John's first client, a healthcare insurance startup, and he shares how the success of his books, particularly "The Amazon Way," opened doors for speaking engagements and advisory roles. John discusses his...2024-01-1522 min
Breakfast Leadership ShowInterview with Early Amazon Executive John RossmanA leadership and digital transformation expert, John Rossman is the author of three books on leadership and business innovation including the best seller The Amazon Way. He is an early Amazon executive who played a key role in launching the Amazon marketplace business in 2002. Today he is a leading keynote speaker on leadership for innovation, transformation, and artificial intelligence and has given over 200 keynotes to worldwide audiences.
John is an operator and builder whose love is diving into business problems and customer needs designing innovative solutions and business models, and creating durable enterprise value.
...2024-01-1519 min
My Favorite Mistake: Business Lessons from Failures and SuccessAmazon’s Culture of Experimentation and Learning; Big Bet Leadership with John Rossman
My guest for Episode #242 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is John Rossman, a leadership and digital transformation expert. John is the author of three books on leadership and business innovation including the best seller The Amazon Way. He is an early Amazon executive who played a key role in launching the Amazon marketplace business in 2002.
His new book will be released on February 24, 2024: Big Bet Leadership: Your Playbook for Winning in the Hyper-Digital Era. You can pre-order it now.
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Better Health Bookshelf: Discover New Health and Wellness Books to Help You Look, Feel, and Live YoungerThink Like Amazon: Leveraging Lessons in Innovation and Leadership with John RossmanOn episode #207 of The Author Factor Podcast I am having a conversation with John Rossman, the mastermind behind Amazon's marketplace and the best-selling author of books like "Think Like Amazon" and "The Amazon Way." In this insightful interview, John shares his strategies for helping businesses thrive in the digital age. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the value proposition for the reader and effectively communicating one's message. His approach to leveraging the book as a powerful calling card and the long-term thinking behind the book's impact on his business mindset is incredibly inspiring.Listeners will...2023-12-2124 min
Firing The ManAdvanced E-Commerce Insights from Ex-Amazon Director John RossmanReady to unlock the secrets of e-commerce and equip your business for a future of success? This episode, featuring John Rossman, former Amazon director and current founder of Rossman Partners, offers a deep dive into the ever-evolving world of e-commerce. Our chat uncovers key insights into the role of small businesses in shaping the e-commerce landscape, highlighting their potential in swift decision-making and quick strategy adoption. We also explore the integral role of Artificial Intelligence in e-commerce, providing savvy entrepreneurs a roadmap to staying ahead in the digital age.Fascinated by the intersection of AI and business...2023-11-0732 min
Scouting for GrowthJohn Rossman: Building Leadership Skills The Amazon WayOn this episode of the Scouting For Growth podcast, Sabine talks to John Rossman, a pioneering force in the digital era and the mastermind behind Amazon's Marketplace. His time at Amazon has deeply ingrained in him a unique set of leadership principles that he now shares with the world through his best-selling book, "The Amazon Way”. John's mission is to empower others to make their own 'big bets' and achieve lasting impact in their respective fields. His work is a treasure trove of insights for anyone looking to understand and navigate the complexities of the digital era. So, get re...2023-11-0233 min
Your Intended MessageThe Amazon Way on leadership and leadership: John RossmanLeadership and innovation lessons from Amazon
The communication tool that Amazon used to think clearly
Episode 177 (John is based in Washington state)
In this conversation with John Rossman, we explore:
The Amazon principles of leadership
How to drive innovation successfully
The launch of Amazon's marketplace business
How to build a trusted-customer experience
How did Amazon push past the online ecommerce leader (EBay)
Clarifying the mission and purpose of innovation
How communicating and debating by memos leads to better thinking
How Amazon made their meetings more productive
Apply meeting hygiene
Jeff Bezos' communication style
About our...2023-10-1930 min
Tech Leader TalkLessons from Amazon for Any Business Leader – John RossmanAre you continually transforming your business like Amazon? Today I’m talking with John Rossman who is a thought leader on the topics of digital strategies and innovation strategies. John is a former Amazon executive who was a leader in launching and scaling the Amazon Marketplace business and ran the enterprise services business. John is an expert at leveraging the Amazon leadership principles to help people innovate, compete, and win in the digital world. He is an advisor to companies and leaders who want to innovate and compete with more agility and effectiveness. John...2023-10-1234 min
Thinking Big: Mindset, Habits, and HacksEvolving Through Innovation: A Deep Dive into Big Bet Leadership with John RossmanWelcome to another enlightening episode of the ThinkingBig Podcast, where we are joined by the insightful John Rossman, a leader in the realm of digital transformation and innovative leadership. In this episode, we delve deep into the essence of Big Bet Leadership, exploring the nuances of making pivotal decisions in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. John, with his wealth of experience, unravels the intricacies of leading transformations, emphasizing the importance of embracing change and fostering a culture of critical thinking and experimentation. This episode is sponsored by Kajabi, trusted by over 50,000 global entrepreneurs, effortlessly transforms your passion...2023-10-0346 minThinking Big: Mindset, Habits, and HacksEvolving Through Innovation: A Deep Dive into Big Bet Leadership with John RossmanWelcome to another enlightening episode of the ThinkingBig Podcast, where we are joined by the insightful John Rossman, a leader in the realm of digital transformation and innovative leadership. In this episode, we delve deep into the essence of Big Bet Leadership, exploring the nuances of making pivotal decisions in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. John, with his wealth of experience, unravels the intricacies of leading transformations, emphasizing the importance of embracing change and fostering a culture of critical thinking and experimentation. This episode is sponsored by Kajabi, trusted by over 50,000 global entrepreneurs, effortlessly transforms your passion...2023-10-0346 min
Catalytic LeadershipFrom Amazon to 'Big Bet Leadership': A Journey with John RossmanSend us a textHave you ever wondered how leadership principles can transform a business? Get ready to learn from our distinguished guest, John Rossman, an early Amazon executive and leadership expert, as he shares invaluable insights on his journey to the top and the role of leadership in driving significant change. Expect a discussion on the delicate art of managing scaling or descaling businesses, and how leading an experiment differs from leading an entire business.Experience the world of Amazon through the eyes of John Rossman, who had the privilege of observing the essential...2023-10-0247 min
Let's Go Win PodcastTuesday Tune-Up: Leadership Challenges with John RossmanEpisode #332: John Rossman is a former Amazon executive and author of popular books like "The Amazon Way" and "Think Like Amazon." He played a vital role in launching Amazon Marketplace. In this episode of the Let's Go Win podcast, we discuss the reasons digital transformations and innovation programs typically fail, different leadership challenges for these types of missions, and we'll go over a distinct playbook.Bio:A leadership and digital transformation expert, John Rossman is the author of three books on leadership and business innovation including the best seller The A...2023-08-2923 minThe Action CatalystThe Amazon Way, with John Rossman (Customer Service, Vision, Leadership, Business)Business strategist, leadership expert, and former Amazon executive John Rossman explains some of the principles essential to how Amazon became the consumer and media giant they are today, including customer obsession, keeping a broad vision, keeping an eye on OKR's (objectives and key results), setting the right incentives to create movement, making sure leaders are never done learning, and always taking the next best available action.Mentioned in this episode:This episode is presented by Dr. Marc Sniukas at MakeBetterStrategy.comMake Better StrategyDownload John’s free Business Manifesto and le...2023-06-2725 min
Successful ScalesEp 94: Recession-Ready: Cost-Cutting & Turnaround with John Rossman, Ex-Amazonian & Author of The Amazon WayThis week, we're incredibly honored to have John Rossman - a sought-after business advisor, keynote speaker, and author. He wrote The Amazon Way, an excellent book that explains Amazon's 14 Leadership Principles and shares the tools, mechanisms, and habits needed to create change in a team or business.
As a former Amazon executive, John played a key role in launching the Amazon Marketplace business and running the enterprise services business.
Since leaving Amazon, he has worked with companies of all sizes in various industries, helping them create business and product strategies as well as develop culture an...2023-02-0751 min
The Liquid Lunch ProjectJohn Rossman, Author of The Amazon WayTo say that Amazon has enjoyed a tremendous amount of success would be the understatement of the century. But it was no happy accident or cosmic fluke that took Jeff Bezos from boxing books in his garage to running a billion-dollar operation. It was hard work, a lot of failures, and a very specific set of principles. And today’s guest is giving us a look at what those principles are. Meet John Rossman; keynote speaker, small business advisor, and former Amazon executive who played a key role in launching and scali...2023-01-1638 minThe Liquid Lunch ProjectJohn Rossman, Author of The Amazon WayTo say that Amazon has enjoyed a tremendous amount of success would be the understatement of the century. But it was no happy accident or cosmic fluke that took Jeff Bezos from boxing books in his garage to running a billion-dollar operation. It was hard work, a lot of failures, and a very specific set of principles. And today’s guest is giving us a look at what those principles are. Meet John Rossman; keynote speaker, small business advisor, and former Amazon executive who played a key role in launching and scali...2023-01-1638 min
Ignite Your Estate Agency088 Pick N Mix - Michael Bruce and John RossmanIn this week’s episode of Ignite Your Estate Agency Sam and Phil revisit our two special guests - Michael Bruce and John Rossman.Michael Bruce is the British entrepreneur, co-founder of and ex CEO of Purplebricks, and founder and Group CEO of Boomin, the new property portal. John Rossman, is a best selling author, former Amazon leader and Managing Partner at Rossman Partners.Stay tuned for lots of golden nuggets throughout this episode!Engage with ambitious agency owners and grow your business by visiting our Mastermind page: www.ajm...2022-12-3042 min