In this episode, AWS Enterprise Strategist Tom Soderstrom sits down with Ron Keesing, Chief AI Officer at Leidos, a Fortune 300 company. As a newly minted CAIO, Ron aims to infuse AI into Leidos' strategy at every level, moving from centralized AI projects to a distributed model of excellence across the organization. Listen in as Ron shares insights from his 20+ years of experience, including strategies for measuring AI success, creating effective human-AI partnerships, and managing AI governance at scale. Whether you're an aspiring AI leader or scaling AI in your organization, this discussion offers valuable insights from a pioneering AI executive.

In this episode, AWS’s Tom Godden sits down with Matt Fitzpatrick, former Senior Partner of QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey and current CEO of Invisible Technologies. Drawing from his experience leading major enterprise AI initiatives, Fitzpatrick reveals why only 8% of AI models succeed and outlines practical strategies for scaling AI in your organization. Join the discussion as our experts unpack the realities of enterprise-wide AI adoption, from building effective AI business cases to managing organizational change and upskilling your workforce for the AI future. Learn how to position your company for success in the AI era.

Harry Kraemer, former CEO of Baxter and Kellogg School of Management professor, discusses value-based leadership through four key pillars: self-reflection, balanced perspective, true self-confidence, and genuine humility. Drawing from his experience leading a $15 billion global organization, Kraemer emphasizes that leadership is 90% about people and communication. He advocates for daily self-reflection and measuring success through significance rather than material achievements.