Are you an IC considering a leadership role, or a manager struggling to find your footing? This is for you!

Ben Perreau, founder of Parafoil and a veteran across BBC, SY Partners, Google, Meta, and Apple, reveals the harsh truths and overlooked necessities of modern leadership.

Ben, a builder and engineer at heart, experienced the rapid rise to leadership himself, building the world's biggest music website at 24. He dives deep into the common pitfalls, unexpected challenges, and the crucial skills often missing in today's leadership development. Discover why 82% of managers feel "accidental" and how this impacts team retention and company growth.

Walk away with actionable takeaways for every stage of your career journey: from aspiring ICs to seasoned leaders. This isn't just about managing tasks; it's about leading people, fostering empathy, and creating a resilient, high-performing culture.

• 00:00 - 00:00: The crucial question ICs must ask before stepping into leadership: Progression or Vocation?

• 00:00 - 00:00: Ben's fascinating career arc: from building the world's biggest music website to consulting for tech giants.

• 00:00 - 00:00: Why moving from IC to Manager is a complete vocation change, not just a progression.

• 00:00 - 000:00: The shocking stats: 82% of managers feel "accidental," and 1/3 of new manager's teams leave within the first year.

• 00:00 - 00:00: Ben's personal leadership journey: From "over-delegating or laissez-faire" to becoming a respected leader.

• 00:00 - 00:00: The essential traits of a respected leader: Self-awareness, empathy, and empowering teams to take breaks.

• 00:00 - 00:00: The rise of Staff and Principal Engineer roles: Keeping technical talent out of management.

• 00:00 - 00:00: The concept of "glue roles" and how to identify organic leaders in your organization.

• 00:00 - 00:00: Why focusing on AI utilization over actual outcomes is a dangerous trap.

• 00:00 - 00:00: The IBM cultural transformation workshop: A unique approach to leadership development through mindfulness.

• 00:00 - 00:00: Introducing Parafoil.co: Ben's new AI-powered tool for real-time leadership intelligence and growth.

• 00:00 - 00:00: Actionable Takeaways: Specific advice for ICs, managers, and seasoned leaders.

Are you ready to truly learn leadership in the moment? Hit play and uncover the insights that will transform your approach to leading and managing people.

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The AI-Native Enterprise: What No One Tells You About Rewiring Your Business

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the AI hype but know your business needs to adapt? This webcast with Melissa Reeve, author of Hyper Adaptive Enterprise, cuts through the noise. Discover how AI is fundamentally changing business operations and what you, your leaders, and your organization MUST do to prepare.

AJ Bubb and Melissa Reeve dive deep into:

- Why traditional organizational structures need to evolve for an AI-native future.

- The critical role of "ownership" in the age of AI, and how to foster it.

- How AI is shifting decision-making, budgeting, and even strategic planning.

- Practical frameworks to help individuals and organizations navigate AI-driven change effectively.

- Learning from past technological disruptions to inform our future strategies.

Melissa highlights that AI integration is overwhelmingly about PEOPLE, not just tools or algorithms. This candid conversation reveals the real challenges and opportunities as organizations rewire themselves to become "hyper adaptive."

Join us to get grounded insights and actionable advice on thriving in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction to AI and Leadership

00:43 Welcome to Facing Disruption

00:52 Meet Melissa Reeve

02:14 The Birth of Hyper Adaptive Enterprise

03:48 Historical Context of Organizational Transformation

05:23 Challenges of Functional Silos

08:26 Agile and Cross-Functionality

11:42 Ownership and AI's Role in Transformation

18:21 Hyper Adaptive Model Explained

24:04 AI in Decision Making and Budgeting

29:04 The Changing Role of QA in AI

29:32 Prioritization and Alignment in Creative Work

30:56 Frameworks for Organizational Focus

34:08 The Importance of Ownership and Decentralization

36:10 Leadership Strategies in the Age of AI

39:30 The Overwhelm of AI and Information Management

46:20 Actionable Frameworks for Individuals and Organizations

51:01 Lessons from Past Disruptions and Future Strategies

55:00 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Don't let the future of AI leave you behind. Like this video, subscribe to Facing Disruption for more insights, and tell us in the comments: What's your biggest challenge in adapting to an AI-native world?

Find Melissa Reeve on LinkedIn or visit Hyper Adaptive Solutions for more information.

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AJ Bubb is the founder of MxP Studio - a human first innovation agency, founded on the principles of customer obsession, and helping teams adopt and augment their capabilities with AI, not replace. Bringing more than 15 years of experience across tech, consulting, startups, and enterprise - AJ has led engineer and product teams at places such as Amazon, Accenture, Google, and many more, launching over 100 prototypes, pilots, and products. AJ is also and active mentor for leaders, teams, and innovators.

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