The Meg and Amy Show

Episode 13 | Gustavo Alba: Why Yesterday's Star CEOs Won't Survive Tomorrow's AI Economy

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Show Notes

Join Meg, Amy, and Gustavo Alba as they dive into the new rules of executive search, the evolution of talent profiles in the AI economy, and the new characteristics required for transformational leadership. Listen in to learn more about the challenges of navigating AI transformations in legacy companies, the need for bravery and vision in leadership, and survival tips for CEOs in the AI era.

Heidrick and Struggles | https://www.heidrick.com/en

Articles: Thrive-backed accounting firm Crete to spend $500 million in AI roll-up | https://www.reuters.com/business/thrive-backed-accounting-firm-crete-spend-500-million-ai-roll-up-2025-06-04/

Books: The Innovators Dilemma, Clayton M. Christensen | https://amazn.so/Ue6AruB

Connect with Gustavo, Meg, and Amy: Gustavo's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gustavoalba/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megandamyshow/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-meg-amy-show Meg’s Website: https://www.megbear.com

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