EPISODE · Jul 1, 2023 · 53 MIN
Atif Rafiq - Executive Leader, CEO Advisor, Keynote Speaker & Author | How To Make Decisions That Matter
from Success Story with Scott D. Clary · host Success Story Media
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory ➡️ Join Our Free Slack Community To Up-Skill Yourself: https://bit.ly/3IY8kwK ➡️ About The Guest Atif Rafiq is a seasoned executive and thought leader with a remarkable career in Silicon Valley and the Fortune 500. With notable roles at companies like Amazon, Yahoo!, and AOL, he rose to the C-suite at McDonald's, Volvo, and MGM Resorts. Atif's expertise spans P&L ownership, digital transformation, and innovation leadership. He is a top management thinker with over 500,000 LinkedIn followers and a Re:wire newsletter with 100,000 subscribers. As the founder of Ritual, a groundbreaking software app, and an advisor to startups like SpaceX and Headspace, Atif is passionate about driving companies into the future. He serves on boards of public companies Flutter/Fanduel and KINS, as well as private companies ClearCover and betMGM.Atif Rafiq is a tech innovator who has achieved the president level in the Fortune 300. With a strong product and business savvy, he has a proven track record in P&L ownership and has raised over $10 million as the founder and CEO of a venture-backed firm. Atif is a sought-after public speaker and has been quoted in notable publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, and Forbes. With his extensive experience and diverse portfolio, Atif shapes the industry as a board member and CEO advisor, helping companies navigate and excel in the rapidly changing business landscape. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://twitter.com/atifatif/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/atif1/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHUBSPOT - https://hubspot.com/ NORDLOCKER - https://nordlocker.com/creators (Promo Code: Scott)BABBEL - https://babbel.com/ (Promo Code: Success Story)THE KELLY ROACH SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/@KellyRoachSHOPIFY — https://shopify.com/successstory/NETSUITE — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ ➡️ Talking Points00:00 - Intro02:48 - Origin Story: Atif Rafiq's Journey to Success03:51 - Navigating Digital Disruption: Changing Landscapes and Timeless Principles10:15 - Measuring Future Success for a Company: KPIs and Outcomes14:47 - Unleashing Superpowers: The Core of Transformational Thinking19:09 - Strategic Decision-Making: Prioritizing Critical Questions for Organizations29:45 - Success Strategies: A Roadmap for Achieving Excellence35:23 - Hidden Superpowers: Unveiling the Unexpected Keys to Success48:25 - Mastering Multiple Industries: Atif Rafiq's Effective Approach51:55 - Connecting with Atif Rafiq: Building Bridges to Inspiration52:23 - Defining Success: Atif Rafiq's Perspective on Achieving Greatness
What this episode covers
➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory ➡️ Join Our Free Slack Community To Up-Skill Yourself: https://bit.ly/3IY8kwK ➡️ About The Guest Atif Rafiq is a seasoned executive and thought leader with a remarkable career in Silicon Valley and the Fortune 500. With notable roles at companies like Amazon, Yahoo!, and AOL, he rose to the C-suite at McDonald's, Volvo, and MGM Resorts. Atif's expertise spans P&L ownership, digital transformation, and innovation leadership. He is a top management thinker with over 500,000 LinkedIn followers and a Re:wire newsletter with 100,000 subscribers. As the founder of Ritual, a groundbreaking software app, and an advisor to startups like SpaceX and Headspace, Atif is passionate about driving companies into the future. He serves on boards of public companies Flutter/Fanduel and KINS, as well as private companies ClearCover and betMGM.Atif Rafiq is a tech innovator who has achieved the president level in the Fortune 300. With a strong product and business savvy, he has a proven track record in P&L ownership and has raised over $10 million as the founder and CEO of a venture-backed firm. Atif is a sought-after public speaker and has been quoted in notable publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, and Forbes. With his extensive experience and diverse portfolio, Atif shapes the industry as a board member and CEO advisor, helping companies navigate and excel in the rapidly changing business landscape. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://twitter.com/atifatif/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/atif1/ ➡️ Podcast SponsorsHUBSPOT - https://hubspot.com/ NORDLOCKER - https://nordlocker.com/creators (Promo Code: Scott)BABBEL - https://babbel.com/ (Promo Code: Success Story)THE KELLY ROACH SHOW - https://www.youtube.com/@KellyRoachSHOPIFY — https://shopify.com/successstory/NETSUITE — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ ➡️ Talking Points00:00 - Intro02:48 - Origin Story: Atif Rafiq's Journey to Success03:51 - Navigating Digital Disruption: Changing Landscapes and Timeless Principles10:15 - Measuring Future Success for a Company: KPIs and Outcomes14:47 - Unleashing Superpowers: The Core of Transformational Thinking19:09 - Strategic Decision-Making: Prioritizing Critical Questions for Organizations29:45 - Success Strategies: A Roadmap for Achieving Excellence35:23 - Hidden Superpowers: Unveiling the Unexpected Keys to Success48:25 - Mastering Multiple Industries: Atif Rafiq's Effective Approach51:55 - Connecting with Atif Rafiq: Building Bridges to Inspiration52:23 - Defining Success: Atif Rafiq's Perspective on Achieving Greatness
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