His early days at Microsoft and witnessing the leadership transformation under Satya Nadella.
Challenges of teams working in silos and the importance of unifying under a collaborative platform.
The importance of finishing projects and taking ownership of outcomes
How entrepreneurship naturally followed product success
Overcoming the misconception that storytelling is merely a “soft skill”
Real-world experience influencing digital transformation in a major bank using stories
For Jake, family — particularly marriage and fatherhood — surpasses professional accomplishments.
He speaks about the evolving nature of relationships and the lifelong journey of bonding with his sons.
Hunter is the founder of The Value Creators, which is a business education brand that aims to bring a new perspective on value creation.
He’s also an author and his latest book is titled The Post‑Managerial Era of Capitalism:Organizational Design as the Next Innovation Frontier (Elements in Reinventing Capitalism)
Edward is the author of a book titled The Success Guide – How to Thrive in the Corporate Environment.
Dushyant is the managing director of Playbook Partners (India).
• Observing leaders working hard but still falling behind
• Innovation often failing at adoption—not ideation
Growing up in a low-income immigrant community in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Witnessing structural disadvantages and their impact on community health.
Leadership is ever-evolving and must contribute to making the world a better place.
It is grounded in diversity, open-mindedness, progress, and equal opportunity.
