DisrupTV

This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed Lev Gonick CIO of Arizona State University, Ellen McCarthy, CEO and Founder of Trust in Media Cooperative (TIM), Dr. David Bray, Distinguished Fellow - Stimson Center and Business Executives for National Security and Sabina Nawaz, author of You're the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need). Lev discussed ASU's innovative educational strategies, including its top rankings in innovation, sustainability, and AI initiatives. Ellen emphasized the importance of critical thinking, data blending, and diversity in leadership. David highlighted the simultaneous revolutions in AI, quantum, and commercial space, stressing the need for community-led solutions. Sabina Nawaz shared insights on effective management, advocating for micro-habits and communication practices to enhance leadership. The episode underscored the importance of adapting to technological changes and fostering a growth mindset. 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 Josefine Campbell, author of 12 Tools for Managing a Selfish Leader: Unlock Authenticity for Resilience. Josefine discussed the traits of selfish leaders, emphasizing their focus on personal interests and lack of empathy. She draws parallels between managing such leaders and martial arts, highlighting core values like self-awareness and situational awareness. Campbell introduced the "power barometer," a technique for managing personal energy levels at work. She advises employees to be self-aware, seek supportive environments, and align with companies that share their values. Campbell also stressed the importance of honesty and transparency in organizational culture, using IKEA as an example. 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 Jennifer Moss, author of Why Are We Here?: Creating a Work Culture Everyone Wants and Ron Miller, Operating Partner and Head of Editorial at boldstart ventures. Jennifer emphasized the importance of purpose and well-being in the workplace, highlighting the burnout crisis and the need for a reset. She outlines her book's structure, focusing on psychological barriers, business challenges, and the necessity of belonging and recognition. She also discussed the existential crisis and the role of AI, noting the fear of becoming obsolete and the need for hope and effective communication. Ron discussed the integration of AI in enterprise, the challenges of managing AI agents, and the importance of security and governance in AI adoption. 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 Ronnie Sheth, CEO of Senen Group and Deborah Perry Piscione and Josh Drean, co-founders of Work3 Institute and Co-authors of Employment is Dead: How Distruptive Technologies Are Revolutionizing the Way We Work. Ronnie emphasized the importance of business-first approaches in AI adoption, highlighting the need for a lean startup mentality and risk management. She noted that successful AI implementations focus on high-impact use cases and data quality. Deborah and Josh discussed the shift from traditional employment to a decentralized workforce enabled by blockchain and AI, emphasizing the need for new HR competencies and a focus on employability. They stressed the importance of adapting to new technologies and the evolving nature of work. 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 Manar Morales, Founder & CEO of Diversity & Flexibility Alliance and author of The Flexibility Paradigm: Humanizing the Workplace for Productivity, Profitability, and Possibility and Dr. Christopher DiCarlo, author of Building a God: The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence and the Race to Control It. Manar discussed the importance of workplace flexibility, emphasizing the need to shift focus from presenteeism to productivity and intentional relationship-building. She highlighted the necessity of a flexible mindset that benefits all employees, regardless of their career stage. Christopher discussed the ethical implications of AI, stressing the need for international cooperation and transparency in AI development. He warned of the potential risks and challenges posed by AI, including the need for ethical guidelines and the impact on job markets. 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 Gerd Leonhard, Futurist, Public Thinker, Author of Technology vs. Humanity, and CEO of The Futures Agency, Sandra Matz, Columbia Business School professor, computational social scientist, and pioneering expert in psychological targeting and author of Mindmasters: The Data-Driven Science of Predicting and Changing Human Behavior and Jon Reed, Cofounder at Diginomica. We discussed the evolving nature of leadership in the context of AI and AGI. Gerd emphasized the importance of a protopian approach, balancing technology with human values. Sandra highlighted the accuracy of algorithms in predicting personality traits, even surpassing spouses. The conversation also touched on the ethical implications of AI, the need for transparency, and the potential for AI to enhance human capabilities while maintaining our humanity. Jon discussed the practical applications of AI in business, stressing the importance of technical literacy and ethical considerations for business leaders. 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, Vala and Ray discussed our Top 24 Books of 2024. This elite list recognizes top authors focused on making an impact in the world through exceptional leadership, innovation, out-of-the-box ideas, mindset shifts and lessons learned that can be helpful in one’s professional and personal life. 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 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.

This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed Terence Mauri, founder of the Hack Future Lab, and author of The Upside of Disruption, Mark Abraham, Senior Partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and co-author of Personalized, David Edelman, Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School and co-author of Personalized and Jon Reed, Cofounder at diginomica. Terence Mauri emphasizes the importance of bold decisions and the need for leaders to adapt to the rapid changes brought by AI. He introduces the concept of "warm AI" versus "cold AI," advocating for AI that prioritizes humanity. Mark Abraham and David Edelman discuss the potential of AI in personalization, highlighting that only 10% of brands effectively use customer data, leading to $2 trillion in incremental growth. They stress the importance of integrating AI with human judgment and creativity. Jon Reed critiques the overhyped promises of AI and underscores the need for responsible AI implementation. 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 Matt Yanchyshyn, VP, Amazon Web Services (AWS) Marketplace and Partner Services and John Nosta, President at NostaLab. Matt highlighted the growth of AWS Marketplace, which now offers over 42,000 products with ROIs over 200-300%. He emphasized the importance of speed and innovation, noting that AI and large language models (LLMs) are transforming procurement by offering sophisticated recommendations and automated validation. John discussed the cognitive age, where LLMs unlock thoughts, enhancing human cognition and creativity. He stressed the need for businesses to adapt quickly to exponential change, emphasizing continuous learning and ethical stewardship of knowledge. 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 Brian Solis, Head of Global Innovation at ServiceNow & author of Mindshift: Transform Leadership, Drive Innovation, and Reshape the Future and Pascal BORNET, the founder and former leader of the “AI and Automation” practices at McKinsey & Company and Ernst & Young and author of Irreplaceable: The Art of Standing Out in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. Brian discussed his new book "Mindshift," emphasizing the need for leaders to embrace innovation and challenge legacy models. He highlighted the importance of self-awareness and scenario planning to navigate the "novel economy" shaped by AI. Pascal introduced his book "Irreplaceable," focusing on the three competencies of the future: AI readiness, change readiness, and human readiness. Pascal stressed the importance of genuine creativity, critical thinking, and social authenticity in maintaining human relevance amidst technological advancements. 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 Laura Urquizu Barasoain, CEO & President of Red Points, George Mathew, Managing Director at Insight Partners and William Ury, Author of Possible: How We Survive (and Thrive) in an Age of Conflict. Laura discussed the evolution of digital risks and the importance of AI in combating online fraud, highlighting Red Points' growth from 9.2 million infringing sites in 2019 to 26.5 million in 2023. George shared Insight's $4.6 billion investment in AI and ML, emphasizing the shift towards agentic AI and digital workers. William stressed the importance of curiosity and possibility thinking in resolving conflicts, sharing personal anecdotes to illustrate his points. 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 John Kreul, Chief Information & Digital Officer at Jewelers Mutual Group, Krystle C., Senior Vice President, Marketing & Digital Business at Jewelers Mutual Group and Barry Conchie and Sarah Dalton, Co-authors of The Five Talents That Really Matter: How Great Leaders Drive Extraordinary Performance. This episode featured discussions on leadership talents, data technology, and customer personalization. John Kreul and Krystle Craycraft from Jewelers Mutual Group discussed their 111-year-old company's transformation into a digital-first business, leveraging AI and data analytics to enhance customer experiences. They highlighted the importance of personalized insurance and the need for frictionless customer interactions. Barry Conchie and Sarah Dalton, authors of "The Five Talents That Really Matter," emphasized the significance of traits like setting direction, harnessing drive, exerting pressure, building connectivity, and controlling traffic in effective leadership. They also discussed the potential of AI in enhancing leadership assessments and decision-making. 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 Jeremy Kahn, author of Mastering AI: A Survival Guide to Our Superpowered Future and AI Editor at Fortune Magazine and Larry Dignan, Editor in Chief, Constellation Research. We focused the discussion around the dual promise and pitfalls of AI integration across industries. Jeremy Kahn's recent book, "Mastering AI," addresses the potential threats posed by AI, such as diminishing human intellect, over-reliance on chatbots for social connection, and ethical concerns related to business models involving AI. Positive impacts include increased productivity, enhanced healthcare through drug discovery, and advanced education via AI-enhanced tutoring. We also explored the role of AI in enhancing communication, emotional intelligence, and organizational efficiencies, while cautioning against complacency and the necessity for strategic adaptation in the rapidly evolving technological landscape. 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 Bonnie Hayden Cheng, Author of The Return on Kindness and Andrew Chow, author of Cryptomania: Hype, Hope, and the Fall of FTX's Billion-Dollar Fintech Empire. Dr. Bonnie Hayden Chen discussed her book "The Return on Kindness," emphasizing the importance of kindness in leadership. She debunked myths about kindness being a weakness, highlighting its tangible benefits. Chen introduced the RISE model for kind leadership: Role Modeling, Intentional Flexibility, Supportive Action, Energy, and Equipping. Andrew Chow discussed his book "Crypto Mania," detailing the 2022 crypto crash and the rise of risky actors like Sam Bankman-Fried and Do Kwon. He noted the impact of macroeconomic factors and the role of regulatory changes in shaping the crypto market's future. 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 Anand Iyer, PhD, MBA, Chief AI Officer at Welldoc, Dr. Frederik G. Pferdt, Google’s first (and former) Chief Innovation Evangelist and author of What's Next is Now: How to Live Future Ready and Jeff Wetzler, author of Ask: Tap Into the Hidden Wisdom of People Around You for Unexpected Breakthroughs in Leadership and Life. This episode of DisrupTV featured discussions on leveraging AI in healthcare, digital health, and future readiness. Anand Iyer, Chief AI Officer at Well Doc, highlighted AI's role in transforming diabetes care through digital therapeutics. He emphasized AI's potential in improving patient outcomes and efficiency. Frederik Pferdt, former Chief Innovation Evangelist at Google, discussed his upcoming book on future readiness, focusing on optimism, openness, curiosity, experimentation, and empathy. Jeff Wetzler, CEO of Transcend, shared insights on the importance of asking questions to tap into hidden wisdom, advocating for a culture of curiosity and learning. Here are some of the questions we touched on: 📌 What is healthcare trying to solve by utilizing AI? 📌 What are some examples or use cases where AI is particularly helpful in healthcare? 📌 What is the future of AI in healthcare and what will it take to get there? 📌 What does a future-ready “mindstate” mean? 📌 What is unreserved openness? 📌 What’s the role of curiosity in being ready for the future, and how can we get it back? 📌 What kind of information are people most likely to withhold from us and why? 📌 Why don’t we ask as many questions as we should? 📌 What are the benefits of The Ask Approach? 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 Chris Morgan, AVP, Product Innovation at Jenzabar, Mo Bunnell, author of Give to Grow: Invest in Relationships to Build Your Business and Your Career and Dominic Ashley-Timms and Laura Ashley-Timms, Co-authors of The Answer Is A Question. This episode featured discussions on various topics. Mo Bunnell introduced the "Give to Grow" book, emphasizing the importance of deepening relationships in business growth. Chris Morgan from Jenzibar discussed technology-based education and the need for non-traditional learners. Laura and Dominic Ashley-Timms highlighted the Star Model for operational coaching, focusing on active listening and strategic questioning. They noted a 50% burnout rate among managers. The episode also covered the importance of project-based learning in higher education and the shift towards skills-based hiring. We discussed: 📌 Why is technology-based skills training so important right now? What types of lucrative jobs does it lead it to? 📌 What are the key steps colleges must follow to roll out the right kind of tech-based training? How can they ensure this effort will be successful? 📌 Why do top performers have 10x or more the impact of average performers? 📌 Why do we need a new roadmap for success for those building a business or book of business? 📌 What is the most common misconception around growth activities today? 📌 Top tips to manage multi-generational teams 📌 Why changing your emotional state as a manager will prepare you for the toughest team challenges 📌 Why questions are the keys to increasing performance and engagement in your teams 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 episode 371, we interviewed Beth Rudden, CEO of Bast.ai and author of AI For the Rest of Us and Elliott Parker, CEO and founder of venture builder High Alpha Innovation and author of The Illusion of Innovation: Escape “Efficiency” and Unleash Radical Progress. This discussion on DisrupTV featured insights from Beth Rudden and Elliot Parker on AI and innovation. Beth highlighted the shift from decentralized to centralized AI, emphasizing the need for transparency and ethical design. She noted that AI should solve for the broader group, not just centralized authorities. Elliot discussed the challenges large corporations face in innovation, advocating for a balance between execution and learning. He suggested that corporations should adopt new governance models and focus on strategic experimentation. Both speakers stressed the importance of a mindset of abundance and the need for organizations to adapt to the evolving landscape of AI and innovation. Topics covered include: 📌 How are fears and concerns about AI shaping societal perceptions and influencing its development, particularly regarding ownership, power dynamics, and the implications for individuals and communities? 📌 What are real-world examples of how AI is quietly reshaping our lives? 📌 What are the critical elements of an inclusive and transparent approach to AI? 📌 What’s wrong with the way we measure the success of companies? 📌 What is the “illusion of innovation” that many organizations pursue? 📌 What can nature teach us about the power of randomness in building resiliency? 📌 What’s the first step somebody can take today to embrace chaos and seek out radical progress? DisrupTV is a weekly podcast with hosts R “Ray” Wang and Vala Afshar. The show airs live at 11 AM PT/ 2 PM ET every Friday. Brought to you by Constellation Executive Network: constellationr.com/CEN.

This week on episode 370, we interviewed Cristina Alaimo and Jannis Kalliniko, Co-authors of Data Rules: Reinventing the Market Economy, Charles Henderson, EVP of Cyber Security Services at Coalfire and Ron Miller, Enterprise Reporter at TechCrunch. Cristina Alaimo and Jannis Kalliniko discussed their book "Data Rules," emphasizing the sociological aspects of data and its impact on organizations and society. Charles Henderson highlighted cybersecurity challenges, noting that despite significant spending, security remains broken due to motivated adversaries and poor prioritization. Ron Miller discussed AI's financial impact, noting that it diverts budgets from cybersecurity and lacks clear ROI metrics. Cloud revenues were also examined, with major tech companies reporting strong growth despite economic headwinds. Topics covered include: 📌 Why is it important to look at data in a wider, socioeconomic context? How can we conceive of data as a social function? 📌 How has data influenced the social structures and people around them? 📌 Why is security still broken today? 📌 The issues involved in measuring ROI on generative AI 📌 Does generative AI hype match what's happening with companies at this point? 📌 The Google-Wiz deal falling through in the wake of the Google-HubSpot deal collapsing and what it means for Google Cloud 📌 Are AI agents the next big thing in AI? DisrupTV is a weekly podcast with hosts R “Ray” Wang and Vala Afshar. The show airs live at 11 AM PT/ 2 PM ET every Friday. Brought to you by Constellation Executive Network: constellationr.com/CEN.

This week on episode 369, we interviewed Dr. David Bray, Distinguished Fellow at Stimson Center and Business Executives for National Security, Miriam Vogel, President and CEO of Equal AI and Teresa Carlson, General Catalyst Advisor, PagerDuty Board Member, Finch AI Board Member/Investor, Commure and Karat Board Member, Vice-Chair White House Historical Association and Investor. Topics covered include: 📌 Ethics, governance and impact of AI on future of business 📌 Why boards need pragmatic AI leadership 📌 How to be ready for external actors misuse and abuse of GenAI DisrupTV is a weekly podcast with hosts R “Ray” Wang and Vala Afshar. The show airs live at 11 AM PT/ 2 PM ET every Friday. Brought to you by Constellation Executive Network: constellationr.com/CEN.

This week on episode 368, we interviewed Ryan Aytay, CEO of Tableau, John Mullins, PhD, London Business School professor and author of Break the Rules! The Six Counter-Conventional Mindsets of Entrepreneurs that Can Help Anyone Change the World and Leslie Zane, Author of The Power of Instinct: The New Rules of Persuasion in Business and Life. Topics covered include: 📌 The power of community in enterprise software 📌 What’s missing for enterprise AI to take off 📌 The most important workforce skills in an AI-powered world 📌 The six counter conventional mindsets of entrepreneurs that can help anyone change the world 📌 The new rules of persuasion in business and life DisrupTV is a weekly podcast with hosts R “Ray” Wang and Vala Afshar. The show airs live at 11 AM PT/ 2 PM ET every Friday. Brought to you by Constellation Executive Network: constellationr.com/CEN.

This week on episode 367, we interviewed Grant Halloran, CEO of Planful, Kartik Hosanagar, UPenn Wharton professor and director of the Wharton AI Center and Steve Dennis, renowned thought leader on business strategy and innovation, former senior leader at two Fortune 500 companies, top global retail influencer and author of Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Topics covered include: 📌 Predictions on how businesses will drive value with AI in the future 📌 The impact of AI in business including financial and media industries 📌 The role and adoption of AI in Hollywood 📌 How to lead in a disruptive economy 📌 Radical changes leaders need to make to keep up with their competition DisrupTV is a weekly podcast with hosts R “Ray” Wang and Vala Afshar. The show airs live at 11 AM PT/ 2 PM ET every Friday. Brought to you by Constellation Executive Network: constellationr.com/CEN.

This week on episode 366, we interviewed Christopher Lochhead, thirteen-time #1 bestselling CoAuthor, #1 charting business dialogue podcaster, co-creator of Category Pirates and is best known as a "godfather" of Category Design and Matt Beane, Author of The Skill Code: How to Save Human Ability in an Age of Intelligent Machines. Topics covered include: 📌 Skills and humans in the AI and robotic age 📌 A closer look at the new announcement from Apple 📌 Tribute to Bill Walton DisrupTV is a weekly podcast with hosts R “Ray” Wang and Vala Afshar. The show airs live at 11 AM PT/ 2 PM ET every Friday. Brought to you by Constellation Executive Network: constellationr.com/CEN.

This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed Dominic Rizzo, ex-Google leader and founder of Google’s OpenTitan Project and founder and CEO of zeroRISC, Alex Dang is a CEO, a senior technology executive, and an advisor on technology and innovation and co-author of The Venture Mindset and Michael Norton, Author of The Ritual Effect. Topics covered include: 📌 The importance of having a venture mindset and rituals 📌 How to make smarter bets and achieve extraordinary growth 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 a special edition episode, we interviewed Michael Israel, CIO New England Patriots, Josh Carley, VP, Technology, TD Garden & Boston Bruins, Brian Shield, SVP, CTO Boston Red Sox and Jay Wessland, CTO Boston Celtics. DisrupTV is a weekly podcast with hosts R “Ray” Wang and Vala Afshar. The show airs live at 11 AM PT/ 2 PM ET every Friday. Brought to you by Constellation Executive Network: constellationr.com/CEN.

This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed Caroline Wong, Chief Strategy Officer at Cobalt, and Joe Davis, Managing Director and Senior Partner at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Author of The Generous Leader. Topics covered include: 📌 Security challenges In the eye of the AI storm: 2024 study highlights the push-pull relationships cyber security teams have with AI. 📌 What is generous leadership and how can it lead to profound benefits? 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 episode 363, we interviewed Jeff Willinger, Microsoft MVP, Advisory and Digital Experience Director, James Whitemore, Chief Growth Officer at Celigo and Joe Boggio and Peter Leyden, Co-founders of Reinvent Futures and Hosts of The AI Age Begins, https://peterleyden.substack.com/, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOpnRrvcqCaa8ddT8hYs3mg. Topics covered include: - How will generative AI impact the future of work? - What is the impact of generative AI in the retail industry? - What leadership challenges does generative AI introduce? DisrupTV is a weekly podcast with hosts R “Ray” Wang and Vala Afshar. The show airs live at 11 AM PT/ 2 PM ET every Friday. Brought to you by Constellation Executive Network: constellationr.com/CEN.

This week on episode 361, we interviewed Sally Helgesen, Author, Speaker and Leadership Coach, Conrad Shaw, UBI Trial Manager & Series Co-Creator of Bootstraps docuseries, Co-Founder of Comingle, Co-Founder of Income to Support All Foundation and Creator of UBIcalculator and Scott Santens, Founder and President of Income to Support All Foundation. Sally discussed the importance of organizational culture, and how the present activism against diversity, equity, and inclusion is not likely to affect corporate commitment in the long term. She also talked about the biggest changes she has seen in women's leadership and what the biggest disruptors have been. Conrad and Scott focused their conversation around universal basic income and how good it would be for the economy in terms of economic growth and small business stimulus. They also touched on their work at the Income to Support All Foundation. DisrupTV is a weekly podcast with hosts R “Ray” Wang and Vala Afshar. The show airs live at 11 AM PT/ 2 PM ET every Friday. Brought to you by Constellation Executive Network: constellationr.com/CEN.

This week on episode 361, we interviewed Eric Best, Co-founder and CEO of SoundCommerce, Kunal Agarwal, CEO of dope.security and Maisie Ganzler, Chief Strategy and Brand Officer of Bon Appétit Management Company and Author of You Can't Market Manure At Lunchtime: And Other Lessons from the Food Industry for Creating a More Sustainable Company. Kunal took us on a deep dive into the world of cybersecurity. He discussed why people say SWGs are an outdated concept and shared why people use SSE, SASE, and SWG interchangeably. He also explained how AI affects the SWG, or greater SSE market. Then Eric talked about the shifts he's seeing in the ecommerce landscape and he shared what he's learned from his career in ecommerce, retail and digital marketing. Maisie shared how her personal experiences and interviews with industry legends influenced her perspective on sustainability in the food industry. She also discussed the dangers of greenwashing and shared practical steps companies can take to ensure they are genuinely operating sustainably rather than just creating a façade. DisrupTV is a weekly podcast with hosts R “Ray” Wang and Vala Afshar. The show airs live at 11 AM PT/ 2 PM ET every Friday. Brought to you by Constellation Executive Network: constellationr.com/CEN.

This week on episode 360, Guy Kawasaki, Chief evangelist at Canva, former chief evangelist at Apple, former trustee at Wikipedia, and Author of 16 books including Think Remarkable: 9 Paths to Transform Your Life and Make a Difference and Michael Southworth, CEO of Babel Street. Guy talked about his new book, Think Remarkable, and he shared what inspired him to to connect the book title to Apple's iconic "Think Different". He also touched on confronting Steve Jobs during a "Think Different" rollout meeting and hiring Marc Benioff as an intern at Apple. He also discussed his podcast and interviewing Jane Goodall, how he's seen dots connect backwards, asshole leaders, what his ikigai is and more! Michael gave a big picture overview of the Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) market and where he sees the field evolving and what role he plays in shaping that future. He also talked about what role OSINT plays in identifying and mitigating risks associated with money laundering and financial fraud. DisrupTV is a weekly podcast with hosts R “Ray” Wang and Vala Afshar. The show airs live at 11 AM PT/ 2 PM ET every Friday. Brought to you by Constellation Executive Network: constellationr.com/CEN.

This week on episode 359, we interviewed Paul Daugherty, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer at Accenture and Eric Siegel, Author of The AI Playbook: Mastering the Rare Art of Machine Learning Deployment. Paul brought us up to speed on Accenture's plans on investing in AI over the next three years. He also touched on how AI is reinventing the way we work and discussed how we can ensure that the industry continues to innovate, but does so ethically and responsibly. Eric shared the details on his new book, The AI Playbook. He discussed the ins and outs of machine learning and the impact it will have on future advancements of organizations and jobs. DisrupTV is a weekly podcast with hosts R “Ray” Wang and Vala Afshar. The show airs live at 11 AM PT/ 2 PM ET every Friday. Brought to you by Constellation Executive Network: constellationr.com/CEN.

This week on episode 358, we interviewed Robert C. Wolcott and Kaihan Krippendorff, Co-authors of Proximity: How Coming Breakthroughs in Just-in-Time Transform Business, Society, and Daily Life, Jeremie Kubicek - Speaker/Best Selling Author, Co-author of The Communication Code: Unlock Every Relationship, One Conversation At A Time and Jon Reed, Co-founder of diginomica. Jeremie touched on the four stages of deciphering people’s expectations and explained why different relationships have different communication codes. Rob and Kaihan shared the benefits of a Proximity-focused business model and discussed how Proximity is changing healthcare, medicine and more. Jon dove into the myths and misconceptions about the enterprise, why the enterprise has reached a tech paradox and what he's learned so far from spring events like Adobe Summit. DisrupTV is a weekly podcast with hosts R “Ray” Wang and Vala Afshar. The show airs live at 11 AM PT/ 2 PM ET every Friday. Brought to you by Constellation Executive Network: constellationr.com/CEN.

This week on episode 357, we interviewed Grant Halloran, CEO of Planful, Jeremy Utley, Author of Ideaflow, Kian Gohar, Founder and CEO at Geolab and Chris Deaver, Co-author of Brave Together: Lead by Design, Spark Creativity and Shape the Future with the Power of Co-Creation. Grant talked about issues around scaling a SaaS company and the impact of AI on the future of finance and planning. Jeremy and Kian discussed their latest research on how AI can help you solve problems better, and shared a key finding that uncovered an interesting paradox on the results of AI and human collaboration. Chris shared the importance behind "co-creation" and why we need to embrace it now. He also explained why leading with questions makes you a better leader. DisrupTV is a weekly podcast with hosts R “Ray” Wang and Vala Afshar. The show airs live at 11 AM PT/ 2 PM ET every Friday. Brought to you by Constellation Executive Network: constellationr.com/CEN.

This week on episode 356, we interviewed Clint Oram, Chief Strategy Officer at SugarCRM, Patrick McGinnis, Co-founder & Coach at XQuotient and Inventor of FOMO, Elaine Lin Hering, Author of Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully. Clint touched on the intersection of GenerativeAI and CRM, he explained what's helpful vs. what's hype. Patrick discussed FOMO in the business world. He shared the triggers that drive FOMO and shared the strategies one can use to spot and manage FOMO. Elaine explained how silence in the workplace can lead to a multitude of negative issues and she shared ways that leaders can create a welcoming environment for expression to flourish. DisrupTV is a weekly podcast with hosts R “Ray” Wang and Vala Afshar. The show airs live at 11 AM PT/ 2 PM ET every Friday. Brought to you by Constellation Executive Network: constellationr.com/CEN.

This week on episode 355, Dr. David Bray, Distinguished Fellow - Stimson Center and Business Executives for National Security, Rhonda Vetere, Advisor, Global C Suite Technology Executive, STEM Global Ambassador, 2x Author, and All World Athlete Ironman 70.3, Teresa Carlson, General Catalyst Advisor, Finch AI Board Member/Investor, Commure and Karat Board Member, Non-Executive Chair KnightSwan, Vice-Chair White House Historical Association and Investor and Chirag Mehta, Vice President and Principal Analyst at Constellation Research. This episode was focused on AI trends, society, and leadership and we kicked off the show with a discussion on how AI advancements impact leadership in our changing world. Teresa touched on the adoption of cloud technologies in government, Rhonda shared the secrets of her success in helping companies adopt new technologies and David discussed how to lead in really risk-averse environments. Chirag closed out the show by sharing his thoughts on how AI will change cybersecurity. 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 episode 354, we interviewed Dr. Paramjit "Romi" Chopra, M.D, CEO at Mimit Health, Gyner Ozgul, CEO of SMC Roofing Solutions and Kate Bravery, Author of Work Different: 10 Truths for Winning in the People Age. Romi shared lessons learned from navigating digital transformation in the healthcare industry and Gyner discussed the headwinds impacting the trades as it relates to technology and the workforce. Kate wrapped up the show by sharing key details from her new book like how employers can be successful in the people age and the implications of more AI in the workplace. 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 episode 353 we interviewed Tim Eun, CEO & founder of Socratics.ai , Jerry Colonna, Author of Reunion: Leadership and the Longing to Belong and Rebecca Homkes, Author of Survive, Reset, Thrive: Leading Breakthrough Growth Strategy in Volatile Times. Tim shared how he built SocraticsAI and the role AI plays in the financial world, while Jerry touched on his new book, Reunion, and explained what the ‘Reunion’ process is and how acknowledging our ancestral history can make us better leaders. Rebecca discussed her new book, Survive, Reset, Thrive, and explained what the Survive, Reset, Thrive loop is and shared how business leaders facing uncertainty can build change into their strategy and unlock growth with SRT. 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 episode 352, we interviewed Marta Cruz, Co-founder & General Partner at NXTP Venture, Patricia Pastor, Founder & General Partner at NextTier Ventures, and Raj Badarinath, Chief Marketing and Product Officer at Rootstock. Marta and Patricia discussed getting into venture capital and becoming entrepreneurs and the future of the venture capital industry. Raj gave us an overview of the state of manufacturing and how AI will play a role in the future of the manufacturing industry. 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 episode 351 we interviewed Crawford Del Pete, President of IDC, Carmen Vetere, Chief Marketing Officer at O’Reilly Media, and Eric Potterat and Alan Eagle, Co-authors of Learned Excellence: Mental Disciplines for Leading and Winning from the World's Top Performers. We discussed economic demand, tech adoption trends, AI's role in the future of work, learning in the age of remote work, the ethical use of AI, mental disciplines of the world’s best performers and more! 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 episode 350 we interviewed Graham Sheldon, Chief Product Officer of UiPath and Huggy Rao, Author of The Friction Project: How Smart Leaders Make the Right Things Easier and the Wrong Things Harder. Graham discussed how he sees AI and automation coming together and where he sees the convergence of RPA with BPM, workflow, process mining, integration tools, and API management. He also touched on where he sees the future of enterprise software. Huggy shared how to identify good and bad friction in an organization and discussed how “good friction” can help jumpstart human connection and innovation in an organization. He also explained how to think like a “friction fixer” regardless of your position and when and how to apply “good friction” to slow things down for better decision making. 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 episode 349 we interviewed Larry Chinski, VP of Global IAM Strategy at One Identity, Elisa van Dam, Vice President for Allyship & Inclusion at the Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership and Susan MacKenty Brady, founding CEO of The Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership. Larry explained why he feels that identity represents a crucial part of cyber strategy and discussed the state of the IAM industry right now. He also shared what he would advise a CISO who wants to focus on identity security. Elisa and Susan discussed what it means for a woman to thrive in the workplace and shared the number one obstacle is for women to thrive in the workplace. She shared what women can do to help better position themselves to thrive and shared what managers can do to help as well. 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 hosted a special edition episode live from Davos with Dr. David Bray, Distinguished Fellow - Stimson Center and Business Executives for National Security, Sandy Carter, Chief Operating Officer at Unstoppable Domains, Rhonda Vetere, Board Of Directors, Advisor, Global C Suite Technology Executive, Perry Hewitt, CMO at DataDotOrg, Jim Harris, Author, Columnist, Speaker, Influencer, Gaurica Chacko, VP – Global Life Sciences at Wipro and Ravi Kumar, CEO of Cognizant. This panel of experts touched on key themes from Davos 2024 like rebuilding trust, how to create a culture of trust, psychological safety in organizations, change management, the expert mindset, the power of emerging technologies and more! 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 episode 348 we interviewed Frank Schneider, Vice President, AI Evangelist at Verint, Mark Minevich, Chief Digital AI Strategist, Global Social Innovation Technology Executive & Chair, UN Advisor, Private Investor and Author Columnist and W. Russell Neuman, Author of Evolutionary Intelligence: How Technology Will Make Us Smarter, founding faculty of the MIT Media Lab, and former Senior Policy Analyst in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Frank shared his generative AI and LLM predictions for 2024 and the guidance he is giving to customers/prospects as new developments unfold. He also touched on what he learned going through the “acquirer matchmaking” process and shared some advice he would give other startups on this path. Mark discussed the guard rails we need to put in place to overweight tech for good. He shared how he sees AI technology trends impacting the global business landscape and discussed why he decided to write his latest book, Our Planet Powered by AI. Russell explained why he's taking an optimistic approach when it comes to AI. He explained some of the potential social, cultural, and economic consequences of AI that we should take into consideration and what dangers he perceives will come about because of evolutionary intelligence. 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 episode 347 we interviewed Amy Edmondson, Author of Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well and Matt Abrahams, Author of Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You’re Put on the Spot. We discussed the science of failing well, psychological safety and standards in failure science, intelligent failures, how to get better at communication and small talk, the single best communication tool, the importance of listening, learning how to listen better and much more! 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 hosted a special edition episode to announce the top 15 books of 2023! It wasn't easy to narrow it down to just 15 books, so tune in to hear all details on these exceptional books and authors! 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. DisrupTV Apple podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/Rgng7hGw

This week on episode 346 we interviewed Wendy Leshgold, co-founder of The Fast Forward Group and author Fast Forward: 5 Power Principles to Create the Life You Want in Just One Year and Jon Reed, Cofounder at Diginomica. We discussed how anyone can fast-forward to a better version of themselves in just one year, the importance of sharing your goals, AI and data platform preparation, the purpose of AI and more. 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 episode 345 we interviewed Joe Corbin, CEO of Jumpmind, Marga Hoek, three-time CEO, Chair, and Board Member and author of Tech for Good: Imagine Solving the World’s Greatest Challenges and Rich Horwath, Author of Strategic: The Skill to Set Direction, Create Advantage, and Achieve Executive Excellence. We discussed, retail technology, returns management, the store experience, using tech for good, the future of work, strategic thinking, strategic leadership and the biggest issue many organizations face. 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.