What really makes AI deliver ROI inside big enterprises? And how can leaders balance automation with employee well-being and real-world impact? In this episode, Boomi CEO Steve Lucas, The Power of Employee Well-Being co-author Mark C. Crowley, and What Matters Matters Most® author Wendy Lipton-Dibner share candid insights on the future of work, why engagement isn’t enough, and the leadership behaviors that truly move organizations forward.

DisrupTV is a weekly podcast hosted by R "Ray" Wang and Vala Afshar. The show airs live at 11 AM PT/ 2 PM ET every Friday. Each week, top leaders in tech, business, and innovation join to share their insights on the future of work, leadership, and digital transformation.

AI ROI, Employee Well-Being, and What Really Drives Growth | DisrupTV Ep. 412

Join George J. Chanos, Brian Vellmure, and Laura Hamill, PhD in this episode of DisrupTV as they explore the "Millennial Samurai" mindset, AI disruption, and the critical role of culture in driving organizational success.

In this episode of DisrupTV, we explore the forces shaping our future — from personal empowerment and the “Millennial Samurai” mindset, to AI’s disruptive impact on labor, energy, and business models, to the critical role of culture in organizations. Our guests share visionary perspectives on where humanity is headed, the choices leaders must make, and why culture remains a defining factor for success in the 21st century.

DisrupTV is a weekly podcast hosted by R "Ray" Wang and Vala Afshar. The show airs live at 11 AM PT/ 2 PM ET every Friday. Each week, top leaders in tech, business, and innovation join to share their insights on the future of work, leadership, and digital transformation.

Millennial Samurai, AI Futures, and Why Culture Still Wins | DisrupTV Ep. 413

In this episode, we explore what it takes to lead—and stay human—in the age of AI. Our guests unpack the real-time revolution transforming enterprises, why self-awareness and empathy separate great leaders from good ones, and how organizations can thrive amidst intelligent machines. From the myths of AI project success to the power of mindfulness and culture, this episode dives deep into what makes leadership indispensable in a world that never stops moving.

DisrupTV is a weekly podcast hosted by R "Ray" Wang and Vala Afshar. The show airs live at 11 AM PT/ 2 PM ET every Friday. Each week, top leaders in tech, business, and innovation join to share their insights on the future of work, leadership, and digital transformation.

Leading in Real Time: Thriving Amidst the Machines | DisrupTV Ep. 414

In this episode of DisrupTV, hosts Vala Afshar and Ray Wang sit down with Amy Osmond Cook, Ryan Westwood, and Marty Dubin to explore how Revenue Operations (RevOps), AI, and leadership self-awareness are shaping the next era of business success.

From breaking down organizational silos to balancing automation with human insight, this conversation dives deep into what it takes to scale growth, drive alignment, and lead with authenticity in a rapidly changing world.

If you’re a CEO, RevOps leader, or future-focused executive, this episode delivers actionable insights for navigating the intersection of technology, leadership, and human performance.

DisrupTV is a weekly podcast hosted by R "Ray" Wang and Vala Afshar. The show airs live at 11 AM PT/ 2 PM ET every Friday. Each week, top leaders in tech, business, and innovation join to share their insights on the future of work, leadership, and digital transformation.

Fix Your Blindspots. Unleash RevOps. Scale Smarter. | DisrupTV Ep. 415

What does it really take to lead through disruption? In this episode of DisrupTV, hosts R “Ray” Wang and Vala Afshar are joined by Scott D. Anthony, author of Epic Disruptions: 11 Innovations That Shaped Our Modern World, and Muriel Maignan Wilkins, author of Leadership Unblocked: Break Through the Beliefs That Limit Your Potential.

Together, they explore how innovation and leadership are deeply connected—and why true transformation starts within. Anthony shares lessons from history’s most impactful innovations, from the printing press to Florence Nightingale’s healthcare revolution, while Wilkins reveals the seven hidden blockers that keep leaders from reaching their full potential.

Tune in to discover:

How great innovators use storytelling to drive lasting change

Why “disruption” is often misunderstood—and what it really means

The power of self-awareness in unlocking leadership potential

How mindset shifts can fuel organizational transformation

Listen now to learn why the hardest part of innovation isn’t the technology—it’s the mindset.

The Ghosts That Hold Us Back: How Leaders Can Get Out of Their Own Way | DisrupTV Ep. 416

How do leaders thrive in the age of AI? In this episode, hosts Vala Afshar and R "Ray" Wang talk with Dr. David Bray, Sue Gordon, and Barry O’Sullivan about leadership, trust, and decision-making in an AI-driven world. Discover how visionary leaders are balancing innovation with responsibility, empowering teams, and staying grounded in human values as technology transforms business.

Tune in to learn how the best leaders are combining AI’s power with human insight to navigate the future of work.


Can We Still Trust What’s Real? Leadership in the AI Age | DisrupTV Ep. 417

In this episode of DisrupTV, Vala Afshar and R "Ray" Wang explore the future of AI, leadership, and collaboration with three groundbreaking thinkers.

Ed Addison breaks down the shift toward AI-first startups and what multi-agent corporations mean for the future of work. Dr. Scott Hutcheson shares how biohacking leadership can unlock stronger signals of warmth, competence, and gravitas. Ruchika T. Malhotra, author of Uncompete, makes the case for collaboration over competition—and why redefining success matters now more than ever.

A fast, insightful conversation on the forces reshaping business, culture, and human potential.

AI, Biohacking & the End of Competition: Rewiring How We Work and Win | DisrupTV Ep. 418

This week on DisrupTV, Salesforce SVP Marty Kihn and How to Be Bold author Ranjay Gulati join us to explore the rise of AI agents and the courage leaders need to navigate rapid change.

Marty breaks down Salesforce’s new Agent Force platform—how enterprises can create and deploy AI agents safely, the importance of grounding and governance, and why the agentic enterprise will shape the next decade of work. Ranjay then shares research-backed insights on courage, fear, purpose, and how leaders can build organizations that act boldly in the face of uncertainty.

A powerful conversation at the intersection of AI and human leadership.

Be Bold or Be Replaced: AI Agents, Human Courage & the New Enterprise Reality | DisrupTV Ep. 419

In this episode of DisrupTV, hosts Vala Afshar and R “Ray” Wang sit down with three leaders shaping the next era of AI, intelligence, and personal branding.

Benji Hutchinson, CEO of Babel Street, breaks down the world of mission-grade risk intelligence—how it’s used in national security, why dual-use AI matters, and why fewer than 30% of Fortune 2000 companies truly understand it.

Mukund Gopalan, Global Chief Data Officer at Ingram Micro and AI150 executive, shares how the company is building an “AI factory” to industrialize intelligence, improve data quality, empower employees, and drive real business transformation.

Goldie Chan, branding strategist and author of Personal Branding for Introverts, reveals why introverts have unique leadership superpowers and walks through her signature 5Cs framework for building an authentic and sustainable personal brand.

If you’re interested in AI, cybersecurity, enterprise transformation, or modern leadership, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

The Agentic AI Revolution: Hidden Risks, AI Factories & the Rise of the Introvert Leader | DisrupTV Ep. 420

AI-powered ERP, continuous improvement, and human-centric leadership take center stage in this episode of DisrupTV.

Unit4 CEO Simon Paris shares how his team is building intuitive, conversational enterprise systems that give time back to educators, civil servants, and service professionals. From self-driving ERP to the virtual assistant Ava, he reveals how AI can enhance productivity and decision-making.

Author and strategist Geoff Tuff introduces “hone,” a new model for leading through exponential change—focused on small, continuous adjustments rather than traditional transformation. He explains why CEOs must think like system designers and stay close to the behaviors that drive success.

In this episode:

AI's role in shaping modern ERP and workforce productivity

The rise of conversational enterprise systems

Why human-centric design must anchor innovation

How leaders can adapt using continuous improvement

The power of well-designed management systems

A must-listen for leaders navigating the next era of AI and enterprise transformation.

How AI-Powered Leaders Hone Strategy & Reinvent Enterprise Software | DisrupTV Ep. 421

DisrupTV is a weekly podcast with hosts R "Ray" Wang and Vala Afshar. The show airs live at 11:00 a.m. PT/ 2:00 p.m. ET every Friday. The audience can expect A-list guests, the latest enterprise news, hot startups, insight from influencers, and much more. Tweet questions to #DisrupTV or @DisrupTVShow.