#40: Scripting Big Bets for Your Business and Career with John Rossman
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In this episode of Think Like Amazon, Jorge welcomes back John Rossman, former Amazon executive who led the launch of Amazon Marketplace and author of The Amazon Way and Big Bet Leadership.
They dive deep into what it takes to pursue high-ambition strategies in today’s hyper-digital era:
- Why every company needs a portfolio of big bets
- How to avoid falling in love with an idea instead of the customer’s problem
- Why writing and debate (Amazon-style) remain the most powerful tools for problem solving
- How individuals (not just leaders) can apply the big bet mindset to their careers
Packed with lessons and will leave you asking: “Are you playing it safe, or are you making bold moves that matter?”
Mentioned in this episode:
- John Rossman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-rossman/
- Big Bet Leadership resources: https://www.bigbetleadership.com/
- Connect with John: https://johnrossman.com/
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