Some risks make history. Others end in disaster.

Jeff Bezos bet everything on Amazon, while Allbirds disrupted the sneaker industry by challenging giants like Nike.

But what separates calculated risks from reckless gambles? And how can you apply these lessons to your own leadership journey?

🎧 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How Bezos ignored Wall Street pressure and built Amazon into a global powerhouse.
• The bold strategy that helped Allbirds carve out a niche in the sneaker market.
• The key differences between smart risks and bad bets—and how to know which one you’re taking.
• Practical leadership takeaways you can apply right away.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro
01:22 – Welcome
02:17 – Jeff Bezos: The Man Who Gambled on the Future
05:05 – Leadership Lessons from Bezos and Amazon
05:28 – The Sneaker Brand That Disrupted the Market
08:12 – Leadership Lessons from Allbirds
09:02 – The Key Differences: Calculated Risk vs. Reckless Gamble
10:14 – Takeaway for You

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