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The Watson Weekend | Episode 68: GM Executive Reveals: Why ‘Execution Drives Morale, Not Vision’ – Enterprise Leadership Secrets

The Watson Weekend
The Watson Weekend
The Watson Weekend | Episode 68: GM Executive Reveals: Why 'Execution Drives Morale, Not Vision' - Enterprise Leadership Secrets
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In this eye-opening full interview, Sid Jatia, GM’s Global VP of Digital Commerce & Service, drops truth bombs about what really works in large enterprise organizations. From Microsoft to Under Armour to General Motors, Sid shares battle-tested strategies that challenge conventional leadership wisdom.

🔥 Key Takeaways:

  • Why execution beats vision for team motivation
  • The real reason cross-functional teams fail (it’s not what you think)
  • How GM turns service appointments into sales opportunities
  • Why “picking up the phone” still beats Slack and email
  • The truth about AI implementation in Fortune 500 companies

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro

01:57 Headline Hangover

16:37 Sid Introduction

25:30 Enterprise as Competitive Advantage

44:55 AI Implementation Reality Check

52:18 Voice Commerce & Future Trends

Perfect for: C-suite executives, product managers, team leaders, and anyone navigating enterprise complexity.

#Leadership #Enterprise #GM #DigitalTransformation #TeamManagement