Founder Mode & Front Line Obsession - Ryan Petersen (CEO of Flexport)

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Ryan Petersen is the founder and CEO of Flexport, a global logistics company that uses technology to simplify international shipping and trade. He gained widespread recognition for his "tweet storm that saved Christmas" when he rented a boat to investigate port inefficiencies during the 2021 supply chain crisis, leading to same-day policy changes. Petersen is known for his action-oriented leadership style and has built Flexport into a multi-billion-dollar company that ships cargo to and from 147 countries worldwide.

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00:00 Episode Trailer
00:51 - The Tweetstorm That Saved Christmas
01:32 - Investigating the Port Crisis
03:24 - Uncovering the Root Causes
05:34 - The Immediate Impact of the Viral Tweetstorm
06:32 - Leadership Philosophy & a Bias for Action
08:52 - The Daily Life of Ryan Petersen
17:12 - The Importance of Writing and Communication
20:42 - Core Values & Company Culture
33:31 - Leadership Transitions at Flexport
36:44 - Operational Rigor and Lean Principles
38:44 - The Value of Poise in Leadership
41:54 - Building Accountability Through a CEO Group
43:48 - Simplifying Global Commerce
50:28 - Balancing Work and Family Life
53:47 - Advice for Aspiring Leaders
57:35 - The Power of Networking and Learning