Discover how emotional intelligence is revolutionizing cybersecurity leadership in this episode of AWS Executive Insights, featuring Hart Rossman, VP of Global Services Security. Beyond technical expertise, security leaders must cultivate empathy, emotional regulation, and interpersonal skills within their workforce in order to avoid burnout, reduce human errors, and realize greater productivity. Learn how AWS is transforming traditional DevSecOps team management by integrating emotional intelligence training with incident response capabilities, leading to faster resolution times and more resilient security operations. Rossman also discusses how empathy and psychological safety are becoming critical differentiators in building high-performance security teams. This conversation is essential for any leaders looking to elevate their teams' effectiveness through enhanced emotional intelligence and cultural transformation. Watch now to uncover the critical connection between EQ and security excellence.

Frank Ford, Partner at Bain & Company, discusses how organizations can drive meaningful change through "micro-battles" - a method of tackling tough business problems in small, winnable chunks that can later be scaled across the organization. He explains why traditional large-scale transformations often fail (with only 12% success rate) and how focusing on specific, time-bound challenges with clear sponsorship can lead to more effective organizational change.

Hear from Hatem Dowidar, Group CEO of e&, in a discussion about the company's remarkable transformation from a telecom provider to a global technology leader. Dowidar shares his leadership philosophy of being bold while creating an innovation-friendly culture that doesn't punish failure, emphasizing how this approach has helped e& become one of the fastest-growing brands in the world with operations in 38 markets. The conversation also delves into e&'s strategic partnership with AWS and their joint vision for advancing digital transformation in the UAE and broader Middle East region, with particular focus on AI adoption and closing the digital divide.

Step inside AWS's cutting-edge approach to network protection with AWS VP and Distinguished Engineer Tom Scholl. In this eye-opening conversation, discover how threat detection tools like MadPot are helping AWS identify and disrupt DDoS-as-a-service providers who sell attack capabilities on the dark web. Scholl reveals how AWS's massive network scale provides unique insights into emerging threats, enabling proactive security measures and even the take down of criminal organizations like Anonymous Sudan. He also discusses AWS's approach to seamless security integration and the importance of implementing strong "front door" security measures to reinforce potential entry points in your network. This conversation is a must-watch for CISOs and security leaders looking to enhance their cloud security posture in 2025 and beyond.

Join AWS executives Tony Chor (VP, Builderworks) and Becky Weiss (VP, Distinguished Engineer) as they discuss implementing generative AI in enterprise software development. This conversation reveals how organizations are finding unexpected value in AI-powered "outer loop" tasks like documentation and ticket management, rather than just code generation. The executives share insights on managing workforce concerns, highlight how junior engineers are often leading AI adoption, and discuss the democratization of development through AI tools. Whether you're navigating developer resistance to AI or looking to maximize its benefits, this discussion offers practical perspectives on integrating generative AI into development workflows, complete with strategic advice for leaders on experimentation and adaptation in this rapidly evolving technology landscape.

EA Rockett, VP Legal at Adobe and "legal CTO," discusses how to effectively implement generative AI within organizations through a structured yet enabling approach. Rockett shares Adobe's six-dimensional framework (A through F) for evaluating AI use cases, which helps teams think through everything from the technology and data inputs to the intended audience and objectives. The conversation also explores how organizations can move beyond the "do more with less" mindset to embrace AI ethically, emphasizing the importance of starting with AI ethics rather than policies and procedures to create a foundation for responsible AI implementation.

Ever wonder how AWS protects the data of millions of customers while staying ahead of evolving security threats? Get a peek behind the curtain as AWS CISO Chris Betz discusses threat intelligence tools and cloud security at scale. In this candid conversation, AWS Enterprise Strategist Clarke Rodgers sits down with Betz to discuss AWS's philosophy of "invisible security" - protecting customers seamlessly without disrupting their operations. Learn how AWS leverages tools like MadPot, Sonaris, and GuardDuty to detect emerging threats and enhance security operations. Betz also shares valuable insights on board communication, talent development, and building versus buying security solutions at scale.

How is AI transforming professional soccer? Join AWS Enterprise Strategist Matthias Patzak and Hendrik Weber, SVP of Sports-Technology Innovation at Bundesliga (DFL), for an inside look at how Germany's premier football league is revolutionizing the fan experience through real-time data analytics. Weber discusses how the DFL collects and uses real-time match data, including player tracking and event annotation, to enhance live commentary and support team strategies. Tune in to hear about the company's data-driven AI journey and the challenges it faced balancing experimentation against fan expectations. Discover how one of Europe's top leagues leverages data strategy to stay competitive in the evolving world of sports entertainment.