Thomas Neergaard Hansen — President of Amplitude and former Microsoft and Dropbox executive — proved to me that even the most hard-earned leadership skills aren’t always enough. He’s led billion-dollar teams, navigated career reinventions, and even learned leadership lessons on a windsurfing board. In this episode, he opens up about the next leadership superpower every leader needs to survive — and thrive — in today’s AI-driven world. You'll discover: -Why the “career ladder” is gone for good -The daily habit he uses to stay ahead with his own team -How AI is shifting what makes a great leader -Why the best CEOs embrace what they don’t know -What windsurfing taught him about business risk and resilience This isn’t theory — it’s real, hard-won insight from the front lines of leadership. Only the leaders who adapt will last... ----- Follow Thomas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasneergaardhansen/ Learn more about Amplitude: https://amplitude.com/ ----- Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben Fanning Speaking and Training inquires Subscribe to my Youtube channel LinkedIn Instagram Twitter
