The Rethink Leadership Podcast Jeremy Blain

Guest : John Rossman
Innovative Digital Strategist, Former Amazon Executive, and Best-Selling Author
John Rossman is the founder of Rossman Partners, a strategy and leadership firm and author of four 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 and transformation; and has served as the senior technology advisor at the Gates Foundation and senior innovation advisor at T-Mobile.

His new book, ‘Big Bet Leadership: Your Transformation Playbook for Winning in the Hyper-Digital Era’ is out now in bookshops everywhere.

We dive into John’s leadership journey, learnings from Amazon and into what Big Bet leadership is all about, why it’s a must do for many and how to go about it.
 
A big thank you to John Rossman for joining us today and providing us with a number of invaluable insights!
   
Learn more about John by checking out his books:
https://johnrossman.com/amazon-leadership-principles-author-john-rossman/

Signing up to his innovation newsletter:
https://thedigitalleader.substack.com

Visit the Big Bet Leadership website for free downloads
https://www.bigbetleadership.com
 
Don’t forget to book John Rossman for your next keynote speaking event!
https://www.johnrossman.com

Charity: This episode is in aid of the First Responders Children’s Foundation in New York. We have made a donation as a thank you to John for joining us, in support the children & families of First Responder heroes who risk their lives every day in service to their communities.



 

Guest: Jennifer McCollum
Former CEO of Linkage, a SHRM Company; Author of In Her Own Voice: A Woman’s Rise to CEO

Jennifer McCollum is the former CEO of Linkage, a SHRM company, where she oversaw the strategic direction and global operations of the leadership development firm.

With a mission to “Change the Face of Leadership,” Linkage has dedicated 35 years to advancing women and accelerating inclusion in leaders and organizations. Linkage has been consistently ranked a top 20 training company, providing assessments, training, coaching, consulting, and conferences.

Jennifer is an acclaimed speaker, consultant, and author. Her new book, titled In Her Own Voice: A Woman’s Rise to CEO, was released in November 2023.

Charity: This episode is in aid of Safe Shores in Washington DC , supporting children's advocacy center https://www.safeshores.org/ #to which we have made a donation.  Safe Shores provides survivor-centered services and support for children affected by abuse in DC and works to end child abuse and neglect as the DC Chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America.

Guest: Jevon Wooden   
Certified Coach, Business Consultant, Speaker, Podcast Host, Author, and Army Veteran
 
Jevon Wooden is a certified coach, business consultant, speaker, podcast host, author, and Army Veteran, driven by a passion for leadership, growth strategy, and aiding motivated leaders and businesses in reaching their objectives. His academic journey includes a master's degree in cybersecurity from Fordham University and an MBA from the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland.
   
As a recipient of the Bronze Star for his courageous actions during a bombing attack at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, Jevon's leadership extends beyond conventional boundaries. His innovative business growth and personal development ideas have gained recognition in leading publications such as Entrepreneur, Inc. Magazine, Fast Company, Foundr, Forbes, and Verizon.
  
Charity: This episode is in aid of ‘The Center For Youth’ | https://www.centerforyouth.net/;  a charity supporting young people in the US in realizing their full potential, by creating opportunities, removing barriers and promoting social justice. We have made a donation as a thank you to Jevon for joining us

Guest: Mette Johansson
Author, Keynote Speaker, and Award-Winning Social Entrepreneur

Mette Johansson worked in leadership roles for multinational corporations over 15 years before founding MetaMind, a training consultancy providing learning programmes in the people side of leadership skills.

Mette is the author of two Amazon bestsellers; "How to Make Yourself Promotable: 7 skills to help you climb the career ladder", as well as the co-author and ideator of “Unleash Your Voice, Powerful Public Speaking for Every Woman”
Her new Book: ‘Narratives – The stories that hold women back at work’ is out now and available through bookshops everywhere.

Mette is the Founder and relentless driver and Chair for KeyNote Women Speakers.

Charity: This podcast is in aid of KeyNote Women Speakers, a non-profit directory of female speakers on a mission to bring diversity to speaking stages around the world.  We have made a donation as a thank you to Mette for joining us. 

Guest: Julian Reeve
Founder & CEO of Perfect Equilibrium™ Inc.

Critically acclaimed for his work on the Broadway smash-hit musical Hamilton, Julian is a Keynote Speaker and Burnout Specialist committed to disrupting society’s attitude to work and achievement.

He graduated from Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge, England, before embarking on a highly successful career as a musician and entrepreneur, performing to millions around the world while founding four thriving businesses in the creative sector.

Julian’s commitment to his work lead to a stress-induced heart attack when he was just 43 years old. This event inspired extensive research into the current trends for achievement and the exploration of alternatives, with his findings providing the foundations for his TEDx Talk on Perfectionism and a children’s book on the same subject.

His work has been featured in numerous leading publications, and he regularly appears on top 200 podcasts and other media outlets.

Charity: We have made a donation to https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/ as a thank you to Julian for joining us; and proudly make this episode in aid of this incredible organization. 

Guest: Donna Serdula
Founder and President of Vision Board Media
Donna Serdula is the founder and president of Vision Board Media, a professional branding company that helps leaders and companies tell their unique stories on LinkedIn and beyond. Bringing dynamic brand storytelling to those who need it and empowering people to dream big – that’s her passion as much as her expertise.
Donna has authored two editions of LinkedIn Profile Optimization FOR DUMMIES and has been featured on Forbes, Business Insider, Time’s Money Section, Wall Street Journal’s Market Watch, LA Times, NBC, SiriusXM Radio’s The Focus Group, and many other news outlets.
Charity: This episode is in aid of Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors without borders) https://www.msf.org/ who are supporting those who need it the most in areas struck by famine, war and displacement. We are proud to have made a donation to this magnificent organisation as a thank you to Donna for joining us.