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Most CEOs obsess over strategy design — the off-site, the big slide deck, the bold direction.

But the truth is, strategy rarely fails in design. It fails in execution.

In this episode, I’ll explain why execution is the graveyard of strategy, the mistakes that derail it, and the three practices that separate companies who execute brilliantly from those who don’t.

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In this episode of The World Class Leaders Show, host Andrea Petrone speaks with Chris O’Neill, Chief Executive Officer of GrowthLoop. Chris is a board director at Gap Inc. and an advisor to several AI companies. He is also the founder of Bobcaygeon Capital LLC & has over 25 years of leadership experience at companies like Google, and believes in using AI and data to drive business growth. Chris shares lessons on leadership, change, and innovation, and how CEOs can lead with clarity and confidence during this fast AI transformation.

Chris shares how CEOs can lead better in the AI era by staying curious, embracing change, and thinking big. He explains how leaders should focus on solving real problems, building strong teams, and using AI to move faster. With clear advice and real stories, Chris shows how a learning mindset, open thinking, and smart risk-taking can help leaders grow, adapt, and lead with purpose in fast-changing times.

• Why AI is changing how leaders think and act in today’s fast world.
• How to build strong teams that grow with speed and purpose.
• Why mindset and curiosity matter more than tech skills in AI.
• Ways CEOs can lead change without knowing all the answers.
• How to test new ideas fast and build better habits at work.

[00:00] - Teaser & Introduction of Chris O’Neill

[03:32] - What GrowthLoop does and how AI powers it

[06:12] - Why Chris still believes in the Bay Area for innovation

[09:09] - How AI changes product fit and team roles

[13:06] - Why mindset shift is key to working with AI

[16:51] - How non-tech CEOs can lead in the AI era

[22:00] - Facing fear and helping teams embrace change

[29:50] - What skills and habits leaders now need to grow

[34:34] - Smart risk-taking and testing with AI tools

[39:52] - Building a fast culture without losing direction

[44:13] - Where to follow and learn more from Chris O’Neill

Follow Our Guest Chris O’Neill:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/croneill/

• GrowthLoop: https://www.linkedin.com/company/growthloop-co/

• Gap Inc.: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gap-inc-/

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⭐If you're leading in fast-changing times, exploring AI, or rethinking how to grow your team, this talk with Chris O’Neill shares clear ideas, smart tools, and real lessons to lead with speed, focus, and confidence.

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For decades, CEOs have relied on the same leadership playbook: stability, control, hierarchy.

But in 2025, that playbook is broken.

In this episode, I’ll explain why the old rules no longer work, the traps leaders fall into by following them, and the three leadership shifts every CEO must make to stay relevant and effective today.

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