What does it take to be a truly transformational CFO today? Roman Labutin, former Divisional CFO at Citigroup, joins Felicia Shakiba to unpack how the CFO role is evolving far beyond the numbers. Roman shares how modern finance leaders blend data-driven decision making with people-first leadership—building cross-cultural trust and forging strategic partnerships with HR across compensation, succession, and organizational design. This episode explores how leadership maturity, disciplined decision making, and clear C-suite strategy elevate finance from control function to value creation engine. Roman explains why collaboration, transparency, and enterprise-wide alignment matter as much as analytics—and how business process automation and digital transformation support smarter execution without losing the human thread. — Subscribe to the LeaderbookAI Podcast (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK): https://leaderbook.ai/podcast Want to create 10x the value of your business or investments? Let’s talk: https://leaderbook.ai/contact

How can CFOs and CPOs drive better results—together? Robert Bendetti joins Felicia Shakiba to explain why tight collaboration between finance and people leadership is no longer optional. From workforce planning to incentive compensation, Robert shares how aligned CFO–CPO partnerships unlock clearer accountability, better performance, and stronger outcomes across the organization. This episode explores how leadership alignment, disciplined decision making, and clear C-suite strategy turn data into action. Robert breaks down how transparency, shared metrics, and cross-functional strategy fuel high-performing teams—and how business process automation and digital transformation support scalable execution. Leaders will gain executive insights into using enterprise technology to drive value creation through truly integrated finance and people strategies. — Subscribe to the LeaderbookAI Podcast (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK): https://leaderbook.ai/podcast Want to create 10x the value of your business or investments? Let’s talk: https://leaderbook.ai/contact

How do you scale a startup while managing distributed teams? Valentina Agudelo Vargas, CEO of Salva Health and TechCrunch Disrupt winner, shares how team alignment, executive coaching, and clear communication helped her build culture and drive success across cities. — Subscribe to the LeaderbookAI Podcast (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK): https://leaderbook.ai/podcast Want to create 10x the value of your business or investments? Let’s talk: https://leaderbook.ai/contact

What drives startup success from idea to exit? Stan Garber and Alex Yakubovich share how solving real customer pain unlocked scalable growth. This episode blends leadership, value creation, and executive insights—revealing how disciplined decision making, digital transformation, and business process automation support sustainable exits. — Subscribe to the LeaderbookAI Podcast (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK): https://leaderbook.ai/podcast Want to create 10x the value of your business or investments? Let’s talk: https://leaderbook.ai/contact

How can organizations build AI literacy and drive real innovation? William Tincup joins Felicia Shakiba to explore practical AI adoption—from “show and tell” sessions to business-led experimentation. This episode focuses on generative AI, machine learning, leadership enablement, and decision making—showing how AI automation fuels value creation when paired with clear strategy. — Subscribe to the LeaderbookAI Podcast (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK): https://leaderbook.ai/podcast Want to create 10x the value of your business or investments? Let’s talk: https://leaderbook.ai/contact

How can we solve the cybersecurity talent crisis in government? Katie Roberts, CEO of RPR Strategies, explores why tens of thousands of roles remain unfilled at the Department of Defense. This conversation connects leadership accountability, workforce decision making, and digital transformation—highlighting how AI automation and enterprise technology close critical capability gaps. — Subscribe to the LeaderbookAI Podcast (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK): https://leaderbook.ai/podcast Want to create 10x the value of your business or investments? Let’s talk: https://leaderbook.ai/contact

What does it take to lead innovation in complex manufacturing? Amir Moghadam shares how leadership, precision, and technology intersect in lingerie manufacturing. This episode highlights enterprise technology, operational decision making, and business process automation—demonstrating how digital transformation enables quality, speed, and value creation. — Subscribe to the LeaderbookAI Podcast (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK): https://leaderbook.ai/podcast Want to create 10x the value of your business or investments? Let’s talk: https://leaderbook.ai/contact

What unique strengths do women bring to leadership? Jan Rutherford, founder of Crucible Expeditions, reflects on lessons from an all-women leadership journey. This episode explores self-awareness, accountability, and team dynamics—connecting leadership development to decision making, value creation, and systems that scale through AI automation. — Subscribe to the LeaderbookAI Podcast (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK): https://leaderbook.ai/podcast Want to create 10x the value of your business or investments? Let’s talk: https://leaderbook.ai/contact

What drives iconic brand success—and what threatens it? Niels Juul, founding member of Von Dutch, explains how authenticity fueled global growth—and how misaligned leadership can unravel it. This episode ties executive insights, leadership communication, and value creation to scalable enterprise technology and business process automation in complex brands. — Subscribe to the LeaderbookAI Podcast (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK): https://leaderbook.ai/podcast Want to create 10x the value of your business or investments? Let’s talk: https://leaderbook.ai/contact

How does perimenopause impact career trajectories—and leadership confidence? Marie Kare, Head of Creative at Reddit, shares a deeply personal story rarely discussed at work. This episode reframes leadership, decision making, and inclusion—underscoring why modern organizations must pair empathy with scalable systems, supported by business process automation and thoughtful digital transformation. — Subscribe to the LeaderbookAI Podcast (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK): https://leaderbook.ai/podcast Want to create 10x the value of your business or investments? Let’s talk: https://leaderbook.ai/contact

How can HR leaders break down silos in fast-paced industries? Ashaki Rucker, SVP at NBCUniversal Telemundo, shares how strategic leadership aligns teams across media and entertainment. This episode highlights C-suite strategy, enterprise technology, and business process automation as enablers of better decision making—especially as AI automation reshapes operating models. — Subscribe to the LeaderbookAI Podcast (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK): https://leaderbook.ai/podcast Want to create 10x the value of your business or investments? Let’s talk: https://leaderbook.ai/contact

What does it really take for founders to go the distance? Anil Joshi, founder of Unicorn India Ventures, shares hard truths about startup survival, CEO transitions, and the realities of scaling to exit. This episode blends executive insights, decision making, and private equity perspectives—revealing how leadership maturity, digital transformation, and disciplined execution drive value creation. — Subscribe to the LeaderbookAI Podcast (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK): https://leaderbook.ai/podcast Want to create 10x the value of your business or investments? Let’s talk: https://leaderbook.ai/contact

Is AI expertise more valuable than industry experience? Andrea Iorio explores how AI literacy reshapes hiring and leadership. This episode focuses on generative AI, decision making, and workforce strategy—revealing how organizations future-proof talent through AI automation and digital transformation. — Subscribe to the LeaderbookAI Podcast (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK): https://leaderbook.ai/podcast Want to create 10x the value of your business or investments? Let’s talk: https://leaderbook.ai/contact

How can intentional culture sustain performance through adversity? Grant Halloran, CEO of Planful, shares how values-led leadership, daily practices, and clarity enabled resilience under pressure. This conversation connects leadership discipline, value creation, and enterprise technology—showing how AI automation and business process automation reinforce performance without eroding trust. — Subscribe to the LeaderbookAI Podcast (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK): https://leaderbook.ai/podcast Want to create 10x the value of your business or investments? Let’s talk: https://leaderbook.ai/contact

What’s really driving teacher turnover in early education? Jen Shpall, Director of Piper Preschool, reveals why burnout—not just pay—pushes educators out. This episode explores leadership accountability, system-level decision making, and how smarter business process automation and AI automation can reduce administrative strain while preserving human-centered leadership. — Subscribe to the LeaderbookAI Podcast (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK): https://leaderbook.ai/podcast Want to create 10x the value of your business or investments? Let’s talk: https://leaderbook.ai/contact

Why does culture make or break M&A success? Jochen Werne, CEO of Experian DACH, shares lessons from pandemic-era acquisitions and why cultural leadership is the hidden engine behind high-performing deals. This episode connects private equity realities, executive decision making, and post-merger value creation—highlighting how digital transformation and business process automation accelerate integration. — Subscribe to the LeaderbookAI Podcast (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK): https://leaderbook.ai/podcast Want to create 10x the value of your business or investments? Let’s talk: https://leaderbook.ai/contact

How can organizations close pay gaps in a shifting talent market? John Radford, founder of Radford Surveys, joins Felicia Shakiba to unpack total rewards, pay equity, and transparency. Learn how leadership teams improve decision making and long-term value creation through clear compensation strategy, data-driven insights, and scalable business process automation—key capabilities as AI automation reshapes workforce economics. — Subscribe to the LeaderbookAI Podcast (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK): https://leaderbook.ai/podcast Want to create 10x the value of your business or investments? Let’s talk: https://leaderbook.ai/contact

How can redefining culture unlock sustainable business growth? Pat Walsh, CPO at Potbelly Sandwich Works, explains how reshaping mission, vision, and values became a catalyst for expansion. This episode reveals how leadership clarity, C-suite strategy, and disciplined business process automation drive value creation—especially when supported by data, enterprise technology, and AI automation. — Subscribe to the LeaderbookAI Podcast (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK): https://leaderbook.ai/podcast Want to create 10x the value of your business or investments? Let’s talk: https://leaderbook.ai/contact

What does it take to lead successful global expansion without losing alignment? Naveen Kumar, CEO of Nityo Corporation, shares how he navigated cultural complexity, enterprise technology, and internal alignment to scale globally. This episode highlights leadership decisions that balance local execution with global strategy—showing how digital transformation, AI automation, and business process automation enable smarter decision making at scale. — Subscribe to the LeaderbookAI Podcast (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK): https://leaderbook.ai/podcast Want to create 10x the value of your business or investments? Let’s talk: https://leaderbook.ai/contact

What happens when top talent turns toxic—and how can leaders intervene early? Robert Gardner, CEO of Rebalance Earth, joins Felicia Shakiba to explore how even high performers can erode culture if left unchecked. This conversation unpacks early warning signals, expectation-setting, and decisive leadership practices that protect teams without sacrificing results—strengthening decision making and value creation through disciplined leadership and scalable business process automation, increasingly supported by AI automation. — Subscribe to the LeaderbookAI Podcast (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK): https://leaderbook.ai/podcast Want to create 10x the value of your business or investments? Let’s talk: https://leaderbook.ai/contact

How can people analytics drive real impact in your organization? Bryce Hoover, former Head of People Analytics at Tesla, shares why purpose, structure, and direct alignment with HR leadership are key to building a data-driven culture that empowers leaders and drives strategic success. This blend of technology leadership and decision making is critical for leveraging AI automation to optimize business process automation within the organization. — Subscribe to the LeaderbookAI Podcast (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK): https://leaderbook.ai/podcast. Want to create 10x the value of your business or investments? Let’s talk: https://leaderbook.ai/contact

How can effective succession planning boost performance and investor returns? Alim Dhanji and Michael Rossi share how they executed a smooth leadership transition at Adidas Canada—highlighting strategies that preserve culture, ensure continuity, and elevate long-term value creation. This is a powerful case study for C-suite strategy and private equity considerations, showing how smooth business process automation and AI automation transitions require solid leadership. — Subscribe to the LeaderbookAI Podcast (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK): https://leaderbook.ai/podcast. Want to create 10x the value of your business or investments? Let’s talk: https://leaderbook.ai/contact

How can leadership development fuel retention and growth? Jill Waite, CPO at Portillo’s, shares how the Ignite Program builds internal talent, strengthens core leadership skills, and preserves company culture—driving higher engagement and supporting Portillo’s expansion beyond Chicago. Investing in leaders is a key element of digital transformation, maximizes value creation, and ensures the success of long-term AI automation and business process automation strategies. — Subscribe to the LeaderbookAI Podcast (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK): https://leaderbook.ai/podcast. Want to create 10x the value of your business or investments? Let’s talk: https://leaderbook.ai/contact

How can online communities turn connection into capital? Maayan shares how authentic engagement and platform strategy create sustainable growth. This episode connects leadership, digital transformation, and value creation—showing how enterprise technology and AI automation amplify reach and monetization. — Subscribe to the LeaderbookAI Podcast (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK): https://leaderbook.ai/podcast Want to create 10x the value of your business or investments? Let’s talk: https://leaderbook.ai/contact

What makes an executive team truly high-performing? Duncan O’Rourke, CEO of Accor, shares how results-driven leadership, values alignment, and strategic expertise shape executive teams that drive lasting organizational success. Building a high-performing team is paramount to effective C-suite strategy, providing critical executive insights for all areas, including AI automation implementation and complex business process automation efforts. — Subscribe to the LeaderbookAI Podcast (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK): https://leaderbook.ai/podcast. Want to create 10x the value of your business or investments? Let’s talk: https://leaderbook.ai/contact

How can HR strategy become a true driver of business success? Syreeta Brown, Group CPO at Virgin Money, shares how aligning HR with business goals, leveraging data, and building trust across leadership can transform people strategy into a powerful force for organizational growth. This is the definition of forward-thinking C-suite strategy, utilizing data for business process automation and leveraging executive insights to prepare for the impact of AI automation. — Subscribe to the LeaderbookAI Podcast (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK): https://leaderbook.ai/podcast. Want to create 10x the value of your business or investments? Let’s talk: https://leaderbook.ai/contact

What’s holding women back in engineering—and how do we fix it? Jennie Ibrahim, Engineering Manager at Google, unpacks the barriers women face in tech, from hostile environments to impostor syndrome, and explains why sponsorship—not just mentorship—is key to driving real inclusion and career growth. Addressing these issues is a key leadership challenge for maximizing value creation and ensuring that AI automation and business process automation teams are diverse, providing essential executive insights. — Subscribe to the LeaderbookAI Podcast (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK): https://leaderbook.ai/podcast. Want to create 10x the value of your business or investments? Let’s talk: https://leaderbook.ai/contact

How is the role of the CISO evolving in today’s threat landscape? Gary Hayslip shares how cybersecurity leaders are stepping beyond IT—shaping C-suite strategy, protecting data, and becoming critical voices in the executive suite to defend against ever-growing cyber risks. Security is now a central concern for enterprise technology and the safe deployment of AI automation and new business process automation tools, requiring strong leadership. — Subscribe to the LeaderbookAI Podcast (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK): https://leaderbook.ai/podcast. Want to create 10x the value of your business or investments? Let’s talk: https://leaderbook.ai/contact

What does it take to build a successful global recruitment strategy? James Ayres of Archlynk shares how to navigate cross-cultural hiring, align recruiting and leadership mindsets, and tap into diverse talent markets to drive scalable, global talent acquisition. This global approach to leadership and talent acquisition is crucial for digital transformation, driving value creation through efficient business process automation and leveraging worldwide AI automation solutions. — Subscribe to the LeaderbookAI Podcast (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK): https://leaderbook.ai/podcast. Want to create 10x the value of your business or investments? Let’s talk: https://leaderbook.ai/contact

How can AI and data transform performance management? Kyle Lagunas of Aptitude Research shares how aligning stakeholders and prioritizing data quality can elevate performance strategies—and how AI is reshaping HR best practices for smarter, more effective talent management. This powerful combination of AI automation and machine learning requires strong technology leadership to integrate into business process automation and requires decisive leadership. — Subscribe to the LeaderbookAI Podcast (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK): https://leaderbook.ai/podcast. Want to create 10x the value of your business or investments? Let’s talk: https://leaderbook.ai/contact

How can entrepreneurs face failure—and come out stronger? John Wensveen, Chief Innovation Officer at Nova Southeastern University, shares bold solutions for supporting early-stage founders, including his visionary “entrepreneurial theme park” built to reduce risk and fuel innovation. Reducing failure risk is essential for private equity investment and long-term value creation, requiring strong leadership to streamline business process automation and integrate disruptive AI automation safely. — Subscribe to the LeaderbookAI Podcast (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK): https://leaderbook.ai/podcast. Want to create 10x the value of your business or investments? Let’s talk: https://leaderbook.ai/contact

How can social selling transform your sales strategy? Tim Hughes, CEO of DLA Ignite, shares how a buyer-first approach on LinkedIn—powered by authentic content and meaningful engagement—can drive sales success and build a high-impact digital presence. This shift in sales leadership is a key part of digital transformation, driving value creation through smarter business process automation and leveraging the power of AI automation in customer relations. — Subscribe to the LeaderbookAI Podcast (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK): https://leaderbook.ai/podcast. Want to create 10x the value of your business or investments? Let’s talk: https://leaderbook.ai/contact

What leadership traits set successful entrepreneurs apart? Jason Park, CEO and Co-founder of ColdCart, shares how focusing on the “why,” embracing ambiguity, and staying solutions-oriented can drive growth, adaptability, and long-term success in entrepreneurial leadership. This agile approach to decision making is critical for driving value creation and efficiently implementing business process automation and scalable AI automation strategies. — Subscribe to the LeaderbookAI Podcast (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK): https://leaderbook.ai/podcast. Want to create 10x the value of your business or investments? Let’s talk: https://leaderbook.ai/contact

Why do so many executive hires fail—and how can you prevent it? Tony Bush, Head of Executive Search at Snap, reveals why cultural misalignment and pressure for quick wins often derail top hires, and shares how mindset, adaptability, and ambiguity tolerance are key to long-term executive success. Successful C-level recruitment is paramount to effective C-suite strategy, providing essential executive insights for all leadership decisions and maximizing the ROI on AI automation and business process automation investments. — Subscribe to the LeaderbookAI Podcast (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK): https://leaderbook.ai/podcast. Want to create 10x the value of your business or investments? Let’s talk: https://leaderbook.ai/contact

How can companies scale globally without losing local relevance? Hasan Kazmi of Visa joins Felicia Shakiba to share how global strategy succeeds only when it’s paired with strong local execution. Drawing on experience operating across diverse markets, Hasan explains how trust, adaptability, and empowered teams enable organizations to grow at scale while staying deeply connected to regional needs. This episode explores how leadership alignment, disciplined decision making, and clear C-suite strategy drive sustainable global growth. Hasan breaks down how balancing global consistency with local autonomy fuels value creation—and how business process automation and digital transformation support coordination without stifling flexibility. Leaders will gain executive insights into building organizations that scale globally while remaining human, responsive, and locally relevant. — Subscribe to the LeaderbookAI Podcast (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK): https://leaderbook.ai/podcast Want to create 10x the value of your business or investments? Let’s talk: https://leaderbook.ai/contact

Can externships solve the confidence crisis in higher education? Matt Wilkerson, CEO of Extern, shares how real-world, remote projects help students build experience and give companies a smarter way to engage future talent—bridging the gap between education and employability. This innovative approach to talent acquisition drives long-term value creation and supports digital transformation needs, requiring forward-thinking leadership to adopt new business process automation techniques and prepare for AI automation. — Subscribe to the LeaderbookAI Podcast (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK): https://leaderbook.ai/podcast. Want to create 10x the value of your business or investments? Let’s talk: https://leaderbook.ai/contact

How do strong data foundations elevate people analytics? Richard Rosenow, VP at OneModel, shares why data governance, structure, and quality are non-negotiables for unlocking insights that drive better recruitment, retention, and diversity outcomes across organizations. Data quality is key to sound decision making, ensuring that enterprise technology and business process automation tools, including AI automation, are effective under strategic leadership. — Subscribe to the LeaderbookAI Podcast (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK): https://leaderbook.ai/podcast. Want to create 10x the value of your business or investments? Let’s talk: https://leaderbook.ai/contact

What’s the real potential of AI in shaping the future of HR and leadership? Dr. Dieter Veldsman, Chief HR Scientist at AIHR, explores how tools like ChatGPT, sustainability trends, and macroeconomic shifts are redefining leadership—emphasizing the urgent need for intentional upskilling and a holistic leadership skill set. This is a deep dive into Generative AI and AI automation, focusing on the technology leadership required to transform HR business process automation. — Subscribe to the LeaderbookAI Podcast (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK): https://leaderbook.ai/podcast. Want to create 10x the value of your business or investments? Let’s talk: https://leaderbook.ai/contact

How can AI tools like ChatGPT transform HR strategy? Enrique Rubio of Hacking HR shares how AI supports OKR design, goal setting, and performance management—emphasizing the power of human-AI collaboration to tailor insights and elevate impact across the organization. This episode dives into Generative AI and AI automation as tools for modern technology leadership, transforming HR business process automation under decisive leadership. — Subscribe to the LeaderbookAI Podcast (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK): https://leaderbook.ai/podcast. Want to create 10x the value of your business or investments? Let’s talk: https://leaderbook.ai/contact

What does it take to become the boss? Alessandro Patruno of Valentino shares his inspiring leadership journey—revealing how he built trust, embraced team diversity, and navigated the challenges of stepping into management with authenticity and impact. His story provides essential executive insights into modern leadership development, which is critical for driving value creation and successfully overseeing business process automation and AI automation initiatives. — Subscribe to the LeaderbookAI Podcast (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK): https://leaderbook.ai/podcast. Want to create 10x the value of your business or investments? Let’s talk: https://leaderbook.ai/contact

How can career path design unlock talent and boost mobility? Angela Cheng-Cimini of Harvard Business Publishing shares how a strategic career framework—driven by data and collaboration—can enhance engagement, accelerate growth, and double internal mobility across the organization. This key leadership strategy drives value creation and is a core pillar of digital transformation, supported by solid business process automation and the rise of AI automation in talent management. — Subscribe to the LeaderbookAI Podcast (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK): https://leaderbook.ai/podcast. Want to create 10x the value of your business or investments? Let’s talk: https://leaderbook.ai/contact

Is burnout inevitable—or is it a signal to lead yourself differently? Former HR exec Laurie Ruettimann shares how her own career burnout sparked a journey toward self-leadership. Learn why well-being, boundaries, and bold career choices are essential for long-term success. Leading yourself is the ultimate form of decision making and provides valuable executive insights for company-wide culture, especially as teams adopt faster paced business process automation and AI automation cycles. — Subscribe to the LeaderbookAI Podcast (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK): https://leaderbook.ai/podcast. Want to create 10x the value of your business or investments? Let’s talk: https://leaderbook.ai/contact

How can AI drive smarter decisions—and real ROI—in life sciences? Matt Lewis, Global Chief AI Officer at Inizio Medical, unpacks the evolving role of AI in healthcare, exploring how strategic adoption boosts decision-making, efficiency, and long-term value creation across the sector. This episode focuses on specific applications of Generative AI and AI automation within a regulated industry, guided by responsible leadership and optimized business process automation. — Subscribe to the LeaderbookAI Podcast (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK): https://leaderbook.ai/podcast. Want to create 10x the value of your business or investments? Let’s talk: https://leaderbook.ai/contact

What makes the CEO-CPO partnership truly effective? Former Chief People Officer Alex Seiler shares how CEOs and CPOs can build trust, align on strategy, and understand each other’s working styles to create a powerful, unified leadership team that drives organizational success. This crucial relationship is key to sound C-suite strategy, effective business process automation, and providing aligned executive insights on the implementation of AI automation. — Subscribe to the LeaderbookAI Podcast (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK): https://leaderbook.ai/podcast. Want to create 10x the value of your business or investments? Let’s talk: https://leaderbook.ai/contact

What happens when creativity becomes a company’s greatest asset? Daniel Lamarre of Cirque du Soleil shares how embracing risk, learning from failure, and embedding creativity across the organization fuels innovation, resilience, and lasting commercial success. This creative leadership drives value creation and successful digital transformation, proving that culture is as important as effective business process automation and the adoption of AI automation. — Subscribe to the LeaderbookAI Podcast (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK): https://leaderbook.ai/podcast. Want to create 10x the value of your business or investments? Let’s talk: https://leaderbook.ai/contact

How is AI redefining leadership—and what does it mean for the future of work? Enrique Rubio, founder of Hacking HR, joins Felicia Shakiba to explore how AI is reshaping workforce dynamics, leadership expectations, and the way organizations operate. Enrique breaks down what’s changing beneath the surface—from how leaders make decisions to how teams collaborate—and why ignoring these shifts puts organizations at risk. This episode explores how leadership adaptability, disciplined decision making, and clear C-suite strategy determine whether AI becomes a competitive advantage or a disruption. Enrique shares what skills leaders need now, how AI automation and business process automation enable scale, and why digital transformation must be paired with human judgment to drive real value creation. Leaders will gain executive insights into harnessing AI for innovation without losing strategic clarity. — Subscribe to the LeaderbookAI Podcast (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK): https://leaderbook.ai/podcast Want to create 10x the value of your business or investments? Let’s talk: https://leaderbook.ai/contact

What’s the secret behind building high-performance teams? Felicia Shakiba shares her personal journey and the real-world insights that led to the creation of her Four Pillars of Performance Management—offering a fresh, practical framework for driving results through people. This framework is essential for effective leadership, informed decision making, maximizing value creation, and serving as the foundational approach for AI automation and business process automation in talent management. — Subscribe to the LeaderbookAI Podcast (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK): https://leaderbook.ai/podcast. Want to create 10x the value of your business or investments? Let’s talk: https://leaderbook.ai/contact

What do top leaders say about the future of HR, analytics, and leadership? In Part 2 of our highlights series, hear from Dr. Daisy Grewal on people analytics, Jon Stross on AI automation in hiring, Brad Williams on HR transformation, and Matt Abrahams on powerful communication for today’s leaders. These executive insights cover the integration of technology leadership into business process automation for a data-driven approach to talent. — Subscribe to the LeaderbookAI Podcast (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK): https://leaderbook.ai/podcast. Want to create 10x the value of your business or investments? Let’s talk: https://leaderbook.ai/contact

What are the biggest leadership lessons from our top guests? This special episode revisits standout moments from this year—featuring insights on DEI, culture, and the evolving CPO role from leaders like Colleen McCreary, Dr. Todd Kashdan, Ann Le Cam, Stephan Le Cam, and the creative minds at AKQA. The key takeaways focus on C-suite strategy, optimizing business process automation within HR, and leading through the changes brought by AI automation, providing critical executive insights. — Subscribe to the LeaderbookAI Podcast (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK): https://leaderbook.ai/podcast. Want to create 10x the value of your business or investments? Let’s talk: https://leaderbook.ai/contact

Is HR burnout putting your entire organization at risk? Julie Turney, CEO of HR@Heart, joins Felicia Shakiba to unpack the hidden costs of HR fatigue—exploring burnout, legal exposure, and the ethical leadership needed to support the very team that supports everyone else. Prioritizing wellness is essential for value creation and providing the necessary executive insights to successfully manage HR business process automation and the integration of AI automation tools. — Subscribe to the LeaderbookAI Podcast (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK): https://leaderbook.ai/podcast. Want to create 10x the value of your business or investments? Let’s talk: https://leaderbook.ai/contact