From Launching the Amazon Marketplace to Your Next Big Bet
Strategies from the architect of 62% of Amazon’s sales – now a 4x Best-Selling Author and advisor to top leaders.
From Launching the Amazon Marketplace to Your Next Big Bet
Strategies from the architect of 62% of Amazon’s sales – now a 4x Best-Selling Author and advisor to the world’s top leaders.
“Wow! Our team loved John’s Big Bet Leadership presentation. The message was spot on for our digital journey. We are ordering more books now.”
– Keith Nelson, Manufacturing Executive
AI and disruption don’t replace leadership – they make it more critical. The companies winning now have leadership who can make big bets while everyone else is paralyzed by possibility.
Don’t Just Inspire Your Team—Equip Them.
Most keynotes fade after the applause. John Rossman delivers an actionable framework for innovation and reinvention that your team can implement on Monday morning.
Develop Transformational Leadership with John Rossman, a Premier Leadership Keynote Speaker
Are you seeking a guest speaker who can transform your audience with actionable strategies? John Rossman is recognized among the top leadership keynote speakers, renowned for his expertise in Amazon leadership principles and in assisting clients in succeeding at Big Bets.
Why Choose John Rossman for Your Next Event?
Choosing Rossman means investing in quality, techniques for transformation and authentic business leadership experience. His presentations are not just speeches but experiences that provoke thought, inspire action, and drive change, making him an ideal choice for anyone looking to engage one of the best keynote speakers for 2024. John has a wide range of keynote topics and you should see John in action.
As 4X Best Selling Author
Big Bet Leadership: Your Transformation Playbook for Winning in the Hyper-Digital Era, The Amazon Way: Amazon Leadership Principles and Think Like Amazon: 50 ½ Ideas to Become a Digital Leader. Rossman has been celebrated as one of the best motivational speakers, providing insights essential for thriving in a digital era. His presentations offer more than inspiration; they deliver practical, transformative strategies that have secured his position among the top 10 motivational speakers in the world.
Master Amazon Leadership Principles with Insight from an Expert
Rossman’s deep understanding of Amazon leadership principles provides valuable lessons in leadership and innovation. His approachable delivery ensures that these complex ideas are accessible and actionable for all audiences.
Your Transformation Deserves Better Than Generic Inspiration.
If your team is facing a high-stakes transformation, they need more than motivation and Agile methodologies won’t suffice. They need the frameworks and techniques that built the Amazon Marketplace, transformed T-Mobile and guided high-stakes programs at the Gates Foundation.
That’s what John delivers — and it’s why his clients keep coming back.
“The audience LOVED your leadership keynote and they took away many key learnings that they hope can be applied moving forward.”
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The Big Bet Leadership keynote delivered an unparalleled journey through innovation and leadership excellence. Its profound insights have invigorated our team, equipping us to navigate our industry with newfound clarity and velocity. This keynote set a new benchmark for our team’s leadership excellence. John was incredible in preparing & interacting with our team! – Frank Marini, CEO of Railbookers, 2024
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Every industry, company, and leader, is adapting to “digital disruption”, technology, modern business models and heightened competition.
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Your team will walk away with key concepts and battle tested techniques to put learning to work.
An operator, builder, and hands-on advisor with over 35 years of experience, it’s more than a keynote. It’s a playbook for your transformation.
Leadership + Strategy books creating lasting impact and business results
Leadership for Innovation
As a business leader and innovator, you want someone who understands where your company is now and can help inspire and provide key insights so you can reach your goals. John Rossman is a former Amazon Executive and Best-Selling Author of The Amazon Way Book Series. He was responsible for launching and scaling the Amazon marketplace business, which now accounts for over 50% of all units sold and shipped at Amazon.
He is an engineer and builder who dives into business strategy & problems. He is a successful advisor and consulting partner across industry vertices on innovation, digital strategy, and culture. Working with fortune 100 companies and others, including The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, T-Mobile, Fidelity Investments, Novartis, and Chick-Fil-A, his insights have provided the foundation companies need to compete in the rapidly changing digital landscape.
As a leadership keynote speaker, each event is tailored for the audience bring thought-provoking principles and tactics leaving each participant with practical takeaways. When he is away from the stage, he leads Rossman Partners, sharing his experience as a business strategist, operator, and expert on digital transformation, leadership, and business reinvention.
John Rossman
Digital and Innovation Advisor
Author | Speaker | Consultant
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