In this episode of The B2B Leadership Podcast, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje introduces Chief Evangelist at Gainsight, Dan Steinman.
Podcast Highlights:
1:14 - The first time we met in person - Nils and Dan share what the very first PULSE conference was like way back in 2013.
3:53 - Dan's role and focus at Gainsight - What does the Chief Evangelist role consist of, and how does it relate to customer success?
5:59 - From an individual contributor to a leadership position - A lot of people move into leadership roles without planning on it, asking for it, or preparing for it. How do you successfully navigate a territory you've never been in?
13:46 - Why some companies lack the proper structure to prepare workers for leadership roles - Dan outlines what companies often forget to include for people moving into management roles. A lot of it comes down to prioritization.
25:23 - Is curiosity about others something you have to develop, or is it innate? - Dan explains why curiosity is an important trait in almost every job you'll ever do, and why one meaningful conversation is preferred over 100 surface-level conversations.
33:40 - Perspective shift between leadership roles - How can you leverage relationships to get a better understanding of your role? Finding peers outside of your company with your role is a good start.
46:49 - What movie do you like most for leadership examples and techniques? - Apollo 13 is based on real events and high-running emotions.
Connect with Dan Steinman at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-steinman-79b272/
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