Tech CEO Meg Whitman, who ran for governor of California in 2010, offers possible solutions for how the United States can address the loss of blue-collar jobs because of automation, which she says will only increase. According to Whitman, the nation must identify which industries of the future it wants to "own," and then design an educational system that will train people to thrive in those sectors.

Tech executive Meg Whitman talks about how America's long-held position as the most innovative country in the world is being threatened by the rise of China and other nations, and how "STEM" subjects must be taught more robustly to U.S. school-age children. "We are at the beginning of the revolution in science, technology, engineering and math - even though we're 50 years in," Whitman says.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s Meg Whitman explains how having some humility at her first job after earning an MBA from Harvard Business School helped her shine in front of supervisors. She recalls being given an assignment that, initially, she felt was beneath her and should’ve gone to someone else. But by committing to do the best job possible, Whitman says she came to understand a timeless lesson about business.

Always lead with your values. Reputation is everything.

Meg Whitman contrasts her 2010 campaign for California governor with her career as a tech executive. She explains how politicians must endure intense public scrutiny and have a much wider constituency to keep in mind when they speak. While she lost the race, Whitman says the experience made her tougher and deepened her understanding of government: “What the government does is it sets the environment for the rest of us to be successful.”

Meg Whitman, president and CEO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, recalls how HP's turnaround back in 2011 began with a return to the company's founding corporate values and business objectives. She also discusses how leaders can take advantage of certain opportunities to carry out actions that can convey a symbolic message throughout an organization and get people's attention.

Meg Whitman, president and CEO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, discusses the difficulty of changing a company's culture and how the key is to focus on a few core values and constantly repeat the message. Whitman also stresses the importance of identifying the obstacles standing in the way of change, and making sure the message is just as clear to far-flung groups within a large organization.