Season 1

AI automation and leadership that creates value. Join Felicia Shakiba on LeaderbookAI (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK) for candid conversations with CEOs, executives, investors, and innovators who are making the decisions that matter. From timeless leadership principles and decision-making frameworks to cutt...

What drives iconic brand success—and what threatens it? Niels Juul, founding member of Von Dutch, explains how authenticity fueled global growth—and how misaligned leadership can unravel it. This episode ties executive insights, leadership communication, and value creation to scalable enterprise tec...

How does perimenopause impact career trajectories—and leadership confidence? Marie Kare, Head of Creative at Reddit, shares a deeply personal story rarely discussed at work. This episode reframes leadership, decision making, and inclusion—underscoring why modern organizations must pair empathy with ...

How can HR leaders break down silos in fast-paced industries? Ashaki Rucker, SVP at NBCUniversal Telemundo, shares how strategic leadership aligns teams across media and entertainment. This episode highlights C-suite strategy, enterprise technology, and business process automation as enablers of bet...

What does it really take for founders to go the distance? Anil Joshi, founder of Unicorn India Ventures, shares hard truths about startup survival, CEO transitions, and the realities of scaling to exit. This episode blends executive insights, decision making, and private equity perspectives—revealin...

How can intentional culture sustain performance through adversity? Grant Halloran, CEO of Planful, shares how values-led leadership, daily practices, and clarity enabled resilience under pressure. This conversation connects leadership discipline, value creation, and enterprise technology—showing how...

What’s really driving teacher turnover in early education? Jen Shpall, Director of Piper Preschool, reveals why burnout—not just pay—pushes educators out. This episode explores leadership accountability, system-level decision making, and how smarter business process automation and AI automation can ...

Why does culture make or break M&A success? Jochen Werne, CEO of Experian DACH, shares lessons from pandemic-era acquisitions and why cultural leadership is the hidden engine behind high-performing deals. This episode connects private equity realities, executive decision making, and post-merger valu...

How can organizations close pay gaps in a shifting talent market? John Radford, founder of Radford Surveys, joins Felicia Shakiba to unpack total rewards, pay equity, and transparency. Learn how leadership teams improve decision making and long-term value creation through clear compensation strategy...

What strategy changes, it's time for a strong vision statement. Pat Walsh, CPO at Potbelly Sandwich Works, explains how reshaping mission, vision, and values became a catalyst for expansion. This episode reveals how leadership clarity, C-suite strategy, and disciplined business process automation dr...