Microsoft VP Exposes the Truth About Scaling Teams with Jason Wild

About this episode

John Barrows interviews Jason Wild about innovation and leadership strategies for business growth.

Sales is about solving problems. It’s about helping people achieve their goals—and that’s exactly what innovation is at its core. In this episode, John sits down with Jason Wild, author of Genius at Scale: How Great Leaders Drive Innovation, to talk about his journey from Chicago to becoming a high-level entrepreneur. Drawing from his experience working with companies like IBM and Salesforce, he breaks down the ABC structure that helps business owners think differently and drive meaningful innovation. If you’re ready to elevate how you approach growth, this conversation will challenge your perspective on leadership, strategy, and the results you’re capable of creating. Visit www.jbarrows.com and learn how you can Make It Happen. What You’ll Learn What it’s like to work with IBM and Salesforce The ABC structure for innovation Laying out the framework for innovation Aligning People In One Vision Approaching innovation in the era of AI From a child actor in Hollywood to tech executive in Silicon Valley, Jason Wild has collaborated with some of the most talented and creative people in the world. He is an adviser and author on growth, innovation, strategy, and leadership, having led…

People in this episode

Host: John Barrows

Guest: Jason Wild

Topics covered

• innovation
• leadership
• business growth
• AI
• strategy

Keywords

• innovation
• leadership
• business
• AI
• growth
• strategy
• entrepreneurship

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: IBM, Salesforce, Disney, AT&T, NATO, City of Paris

Books & works: Genius at Scale: How Great Leaders Drive Innovation

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