In 2025, S&P 500 companies spent a record $942.5 billion on share buybacksâan 18.5% increase. Meanwhile, R&D spending growth hit its slowest pace since 2009. Every business school teaches that prudent capital allocation and risk avoidance define good...
On the Thinkers & Ideas Podcast hosted by Martin Reeves of the BCG Henderson Institute, John Rossman dives into the principles behind his latest book, Big Bet Leadership. This engaging conversation covers the key strategies required for organizations to succeed...
How Microsoft, T-Mobile, and Amazon use big bets to build durable businesses in turbulent times Todd Bishop, co-founder and editor at Geekwire, welcomed Kevin McCaffrey and John Rossman into the Geekwire office for discussion about Big Bet Leadership. At the outset of...
Nancy Goebel, President of the Digital Workplace Group, hosted me for a conversation about why digital transformations fail, and more importantly, what to do about it. Listen to the full podcast HERE. They also include a full transcript. In this conversation we...
