Corporate vs. Startups: Shared Path to Successful Leadership in the Age of Change

Digital Transformation & AI for Humans

In this dynamic episode with Roland Williams (USA/Sweden), Co-Author of "Principles of Intrapreneurial Capital", the measure of a company’s ability to adapt to uncertain business environments, we explore the evolving landscape of leadership in both corporate giants and agile startups. As digital transformation accelerates across industries, leaders from these two worlds are finding common ground in driving innovation, fostering resilience, and promoting a growth mindset to navigate the challenges and opportunities of the digital age.

We dive deep into the shared leadership strategies that have proven effective in both settings, examining how leaders in established corporations and fast-paced startups can collaborate, adapt, and innovate together. Whether you’re navigating the complexity of a large-scale organization or building a startup from the ground up, this episode offers insights into the leadership skills and mindset shifts necessary to succeed in today’s fast-changing business environment.
Roland's real-life success story, where intrapreneurship helped businesses adapt and grow, offers both insight and inspiration.

With over two decades of experience in IT Product Design and Communications from global agencies and corporations such as IBM, The Coca-Cola Company, SEB, NCC, Ericsson, Investor, Electrolux etc., Roland Williams brings a wealth of knowledge to our discussion.

👇 Key discussion points include

• Aligning Digital Innovation with Business Strategy
• Fostering a Growth Mindset in Leadership
• Resilience and Adaptability in Leadership
• Personal Leadership Breakthroughs
• Leadership Tips for Digital Transformation
• The Future of Leadership

Whether you’re a corporate leader seeking to drive innovation or a startup founder looking for leadership inspiration, this episode will provide valuable perspectives on navigating the digital transformation journey.

Roland's book is available for purchase: Principles of Intrapreneurial Capital
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About the host, Emi Olausson Fourounjieva.
With over 20 years in IT, digital transformation, business growth & leadership, Emi specializes in turning challenges into opportunities for business expansion and personal well-being.
Her contributions have shaped success stories across the corporations and individuals, from driving digital growth, managing resources and leading teams in big companies to empowering leaders to unlock their inner power and succeed in this era of transformation.
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1. Corporate vs Startups (00:00:00)

2. Navigating Corporate Communication and Innovation (00:19:17)

3. Navigating Business Transformation and Soft Skills (00:28:37)