DisrupTV

This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed Stefan F. Dieffenbacher, author of How to Create Innovation: The Ultimate Guide to Proven Strategies and Business Models to Drive Innovation and Digital Transformation. This week we focused on innovation strategies with Stefan Dieffenbacher, author of "How to Create Innovation." Dieffenbacher emphasized the importance of differentiating between execution (Horizon 1), disruption (Horizon 2), and innovation (Horizon 3), noting that most organizations fail due to inadequate setups. He highlighted the Culture Canvas, a tool to assess and improve organizational culture. We also covered the critical role of AI in driving innovation, with examples from Salesforce and Tesla. Lastly, Ray and Vala stressed the need for business leaders to invest in innovation and align resources effectively to stay competitive in the AI era. DisrupTV is a weekly podcast with hosts R "Ray" Wang and Vala Afshar. The show airs live at 11:00 a.m. PT/ 2:00 p.m. ET every Friday. Brought to you by Constellation Executive Network: constellationr.com/CEN.

This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed George Conrades, ex- CEO of Akamai Technologies, and board member at Oracle and Stephan Meier, author of The Employee Advantage: How Putting Workers First Helps Business Thrive. Conrades emphasized intentional leadership, active listening, and kindness, sharing his experiences at IBM and Akamai. Meier highlighted the importance of employee-centricity, citing examples like Best Buy's turnaround under Hubert Joly. Both stressed the need for personalized employee experiences, leveraging AI to match skills to tasks and foster motivation. This episode underscored the evolving nature of leadership and workforce management in the age of AI and emerging technologies. DisrupTV is a weekly podcast with hosts R "Ray" Wang and Vala Afshar. The show airs live at 11:00 a.m. PT/ 2:00 p.m. ET every Friday. Brought to you by Constellation Executive Network: constellationr.com/CEN.

This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed Ilias Simpson, President at Cart.com and Payam Zamani, Chairman & CEO, One Planet Group and Inspirato and author of Crossing the Desert. Ilias discussed his journey from a college athlete to a CEO, highlighting his experience in logistics and supply chain management. He emphasized the importance of leadership, teamwork, and adapting techniques across industries. Payam shared his immigrant experience and advocated for "spiritual capitalism," emphasizing the integration of virtues and service in business to create sustainable, ethical enterprises. Both discussions underscored the evolving nature of leadership and the importance of purpose and values in business success. DisrupTV is a weekly podcast with hosts R "Ray" Wang and Vala Afshar. The show airs live at 11:00 a.m. PT/ 2:00 p.m. ET every Friday. Brought to you by Constellation Executive Network: constellationr.com/CEN.

This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed Kirstie Papworth, author of Compassionate Leadership and Ravin Jesuthasan, co-author of The Skills-Powered Organization: The Journey to the Next-Generation Enterprise. Papworth emphasized the misconception that compassionate leadership is weak, citing research showing that compassionate leaders foster higher employee engagement and retention. Jesuthasan highlighted the rapid shift in skill premiums due to #AI and the climate crisis, stressing the need for organizations to re-skill and up-skill their workforce. He outlined three core capabilities for effective skill development: understanding demand signals, translating gaps into priorities, and deploying skills productively. Both authors emphasized the importance of intentional, continuous learning and development. DisrupTV is a weekly podcast with hosts R "Ray" Wang and Vala Afshar. The show airs live at 11:00 a.m. PT/ 2:00 p.m. ET every Friday. Brought to you by Constellation Executive Network: constellationr.com/CEN.