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B2B Leadership PodcastThe Role of Inclusive Leadership in Organizational Success with Jackie FergusonIn this episode, host Nils Vinje welcomes back guest Jackie Ferguson to explore the evolution and significance of inclusive leadership in achieving organizational success.
During their discussion, Nils and Jackie delve into the transformative impact of inclusive leadership. They emphasize its role in fostering innovation, boosting productivity, and creating a sense of belonging among employees.
They also explored key aspects of inclusive leadership, including effective decision-making, acknowledging employee contributions, and the overarching impact of creating a supportive and inclusive work environment.
Tune in to...2024-04-1036 min
B2B Leadership PodcastThe Impact of Economic Uncertainty on Leadership and Hiring with Maranda DziekonskiIn this episode, host Nils Vinje welcomes back Maranda Dziekonski for a wide-ranging discussion on leadership practices and challenges currently facing the tech industry.
They tackle the impact of the current economic uncertainty on hiring, discuss how layoffs are affecting organizations, and give insights into key program cuts in the industry.
Nils and Maranda also delve into the long-term implications of leadership decisions and the importance of investing in DE&I and Learning and Development programs.
Have a listen and get equipped for leading...2024-02-2834 min
B2B Leadership PodcastFrom VP to C-Suite: Navigating the Shift in Leadership Roles with David KarpIn this episode, host Nils Vinje interviews guest David Karp, the Chief Customer Officer at DISQO.
They discuss the journey and transition from a VP role to the C-suite, the professional mindset and approach needed at the executive level, and the importance of fostering a constant learning attitude and authentic connections across all departments.
David emphasizes the significance of being customer-oriented, nurturing one's curiosity, and maintaining a customer-centric lens as a Chief Customer Officer.
Furthermore, he shares insights about his journey, personal anecdotes, and...2024-02-1436 min
B2B Leadership PodcastThe ROI of Investing in Leadership Skills: A Case Study with Derek SquiresEver wondered if your career could be more than just a path directed by others?
In this episode, Nils Vinje discusses leadership development with guest Derek Squires.
They delve into Derek's background, his career progression, and lessons learned from investing in himself as a leader.
Derek shares how embracing the idea of being the CEO of his career has enhanced his clarity, confidence, and ability to tackle any challenge.
He also shares his experience in the Leadership MBA program...2024-01-3138 min
B2B Leadership PodcastEmpowering Women Leaders: Insights and Strategies for Success with Catherine BlackmoreIn this episode, Nils Vinje welcomes returning guest Catherine Blackmore to discuss diverse topics around leadership development, especially focusing on women leaders.
They delve into the concept of personal leadership, the prevalence of the 'inner critic' that tends to impede individuals' progress, explaining that this is seen more in women.
In addition, they reflect on biases in the workplace which often create hurdles for women.
Tune in for a lively discussion on self-confidence, strategic acumen, and personal branding, all keys to fostering a sense...2024-01-1748 min
B2B Leadership PodcastThe Financial and Professional Gains of Going Alcohol-Free with James SwanwickEver wondered if your nightly drink is more costly than it seems?
In this episode, James Swanwick, founder of Alcohol-Free Lifestyle, returns to discuss with Nils how a healthier relationship with alcohol can lead to income growth, career advancement, and a boosted mindset.
Plus, they delve into the hidden costs, both financial and personal, that often go unnoticed.
Get insights from the man behind the revolutionary Project 90, boasting a staggering 98% success rate in reducing drinking.
Discover the five pillars o...2024-01-1042 min
B2B Leadership PodcastHow To Be A Leader Without A Title with Chris TazewellIn this episode, Nils talks to Chris Tazewell, about the concept of 'Leadership without a Title', discarding the notion that recognition solely comes from high positions.
They discuss how investments in oneself and relationships with others are two key elements in successful leadership.
Chris also shares his experience organizing a leadership summit, highlighting the value of identifying opportunities, recommending improvements, and expanding one's perspective.
They converse about the importance of engaging in problem-solving, using challenges as a platform for growth, and being open to...2023-12-1335 min
B2B Leadership PodcastCelebrating 100 Episodes: A Journey of Leadership and EvolutionIn this special milestone episode, Nils takes a reflective dive into the journey that has shaped both his podcast and business.
Gain insights into the importance of adopting a long-term view in life and discover how Nils diversified his consulting business after the pandemic.
Explore the strategies and principles from his latest book, "The 30-Day Leadership Playbook," and delve into the four pillars of leadership embedded in his impactful training programs.
Uncover the transformative experience offered by the 12-week Leadership MBA program designed to e...2023-11-2928 min
B2B Leadership PodcastHow To Build a Successful Team with Eddie ChristianEver wondered about the core elements of effective leadership?
In this episode, Nils Vinje hosts Eddie Christian, founder, and CEO of Athfluency Consulting Group.
Eddie shares his leadership style, emphasizing trust, transparency, and a clear vision that binds a successful team.
Explore the dynamics of internal and external customer relationships and the crucial role of alignment for enhanced customer experiences.
Tune in for valuable insights on supporting teams through challenges, creating a safe space for expression, and the pivotal...2023-11-1532 min
B2B Leadership PodcastHow To Sell Value and Quantify ROI with Ian CampbellIn this episode, Nils welcomes guest Ian Campbell, author of "The Value Sale," to discuss selling value and quantifying ROI in sales.
They explore the concept of value and benefits using the example of selling alligators and delve into different levels of benefits.
Ian emphasizes the importance of grounding benefits in numbers, focusing on the top two benefits, and reframing the conversation to make it more relatable and impactful.
They also discuss the value equation in leadership development and the significance of focusing on...2023-11-0839 min
B2B Leadership PodcastMastering the Art of Leading Hybrid and Remote Teams with Kristin O'NeillIn this episode, Nils and Kristin O'Neill dive into the intricacies of leading remote and hybrid teams in our evolving work landscape.
They explore the challenges posed by the pandemic and strategies for effective leadership in these environments.
Kristin shares her expertise in managing remote teams, emphasizing productivity and employee engagement.
The discussion delves into vital aspects of remote leadership, including onboarding, ongoing engagement, clear communication, and meticulous documentation for streamlined team operations.
Tune in for valuable insights on...2023-10-2540 min
B2B Leadership PodcastUnleashing the Power of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership with Cameron Marijosius Part 2In this episode, Nils Vinje and Cameron Marijosius continue their discussion on emotional intelligence.
They delve deeper into the pillars of emotional intelligence, focusing on motivation, empathy, and social skills.
They share personal stories and insights related to motivation in the workplace, emphasizing the importance of having a positive attitude and being connected to one's work.
They explore the concept of empathy, discussing the ability to understand others' emotions and dynamics.
They also talk about social skills, highlighting the...2023-10-1130 min
B2B Leadership PodcastUnleashing the Power of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership with Cameron Marijosius Part 1In this episode, Nils and Cameron explore the profound impact of emotional intelligence on leadership.
They share their personal experiences with emotional intelligence and how it has influenced their leadership roles.
They emphasize the importance of self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills in building emotional intelligence.
They also debunk common misconceptions about emotional intelligence and highlight its practicality and relevance in leadership.
Tune in and elevate your leadership game and unlock the power of emotional intelligence.
2023-09-2733 min
B2B Leadership PodcastUnleashing Your Authentic Leadership Potential with Nadia CartaIn this episode, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje interviews Nadia Carta, Head of Data Transformation at Google.
Nadia is a powerhouse of inspiration, known for her ability to spark zeal in others.
In our conversation, Nadia shared three key lessons from her 14-year tenure at Google: curiosity, authenticity, and aiming for big things. She believes that curiosity opens doors to new environments and genuine connections.
Authenticity and vulnerability, she says, are the building blocks of trust. And aiming for the impossible? That's...2023-09-1337 min
B2B Leadership PodcastFrom Doubt to Confidence: How the B2B Leaders Academy Helped Spencer Polk Become the CEO of His CareerIn this episode, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje interviews Spencer Polk, a member of the B2B Leaders Academy.
They discuss Spencer's experience in the academy and his previous management training.
Spencer shares his dissatisfaction with a two-day seminar he attended and highlights how the academy's self-directed and collaborative approach changed the game.
They also discuss the importance of progress in learning and skill development, the concept of being the CEO of one's own career, and Spencer's growth in confidence through the a...2023-08-1624 min
B2B Leadership PodcastFrom Frustration to Fulfillment: Embracing Detours for Personal GrowthHave you ever felt lost in your career or personal life?
In this episode, Nils shares his experience of taking a detour in life and how it changed his perspective.
After a failed career as a sales rep, he decided to explore his interest in woodworking and became an apprentice for a craftsman.
He learned the lesson of taking detours and how it can lead to unexpected opportunities and personal growth.
If you're feeling stuck or unsure of your...2023-08-0906 min
B2B Leadership Podcast6 Tips to Foster A Culture of Collaboration with Christine LaveryDo you want to foster a culture of collaboration in your workplace?
In this episode, Nils Vinje and Christine Lavery discuss six tips for creating a collaborative environment.
They emphasize the importance of creating a psychologically safe environment, having clear roles and responsibilities, being able to compromise, aligning goals, setting clear expectations, and focusing on relationships.
By following these tips, organizations can create an environment where everyone feels valued and included, and where collaboration is the norm rather than the exception.
2023-08-0229 min
B2B Leadership PodcastThe Impact of Alignment With Your Work On Mental HealthHave you ever felt like you were in the wrong job?
In this episode, leadership coach, Nils Vinje shares a valuable lesson he learned from his experience as a Xerox sales rep.
He emphasizes the importance of checking for alignment in one's work and being honest with oneself about whether the work is truly fulfilling and aligned with one's values and strengths.
Nils learned that no matter how bad your brain wants something, if it doesn't align with who you are or who you...2023-07-2610 min
B2B Leadership PodcastHow to Adapt Your Leadership Style with Dustin TysickAre you a leader struggling to adapt your leadership style to your employees?
In this episode, leadership coach, Nils interviews Dustin Tysick, host of the B2B Revenue Leaders Podcast and VP of Revenue at Testimonial Hero, about the importance of coaching and adapting to different personalities and processing styles.
Dustin suggests using tools like the Myers-Briggs test to understand employees' personality types and adapt leadership styles accordingly.
Overall, Dustin stresses the importance of self-awareness and understanding the strengths and weaknesses of team members...2023-07-1932 min
B2B Leadership PodcastFrom Doubt to Belief: Empowering Your Leadership JourneyDo you struggle with self-belief as a leader?
In this episode, Nils Vinje shares a personal story about his early days as a leadership coach and the importance of believing in oneself.
He recalls working with a photography business owner who was going through a rough patch in her personal life and business.
Despite Nils' initial lack of confidence, he developed a 12-week program for her based on their discussions.
Nils emphasizes the significance of setting clear intentions and...2023-07-1207 min
B2B Leadership PodcastHow to Inspire Your Team: Strategies for Empowering Employees with Sara BarnesDo you want to inspire and empower your team?
In this episode, Nils Vinje and Sara Barnes share valuable insights on how to do it effectively.
One of the most important lessons is to recognize and celebrate employees' strengths.
By observing and identifying what truly inspires and energizes them, leaders can help their team members achieve their full potential.
Tune in to learn more about these strategies and how to implement them in your organization.
2023-07-0535 min
B2B Leadership PodcastHow Discovering Your Passion Can Transform Your LeadershipAre you truly driven and passionate about leadership?
In this episode, Nils Vinje shares his personal experience of discovering his passion for coaching and how it helped him become a more effective leader.
When you are truly driven and passionate about something, you are willing to do whatever it takes.
Nils' story shows that investing in yourself and acquiring new skills can lead to discovering your passion and becoming a more effective leader.
This episode is brought to you...2023-06-2810 min
B2B Leadership PodcastHow to Have Difficult Conversations as a Leader with Paul PiazzaIn this episode, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje talks to Paul Piazza, VP of Customer Success at Webex Events, about how to handle difficult conversations in a leadership role. They discuss the value of difficult conversations in building relationships and achieving growth, both personally and professionally.
Podcast highlights:
0:28 - Early ties at Gainsight - Paul shared how he met Nils.
2:37 - Importance of difficult conversations - How can difficult conversations lead to growth and realization?
4:00 - Listening and asking questions...2023-06-2125 min
B2B Leadership PodcastHow Taking Time Off Can Help You Get Promoted: A Personal StoryIn this episode, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje shares his personal experience of taking time off to acquire new skills and how it helped him get promoted.
He discusses how he convinced his boss to let him take time off for leadership coach training and how he used the tools he learned to add more value to his organization.
This episode is brought to you by the B2B Leaders Academy.
The cost of not consistently developing your leadership skills is enormous...2023-06-1408 min
B2B Leadership PodcastThe Most Important Fears to Acknowledge and Manage in Your Leadership Career with Beth LaddIn this episode, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje speaks with Beth Ladd, VP of Innovation at the American Supply Association about fears that individuals face at different stages of their leadership careers.
Podcast highlights:
0:55 - Human-centered design - Beth explains what human-centered design is and how it is used to solve problems.
3:31 - Early-stage career fear - What are some common fears that individuals in the early stages of their careers often experience?
6:08 - Imposter syndrome throughout career - Beth...2023-06-0735 min
B2B Leadership PodcastOvercoming Presentation Anxiety with Nils VinjeI learned a very powerful leadership lesson long before I became a people leader.
It was my senior year in college and I was ready to be done with school and start working in the professional world.
I already had a job lined up that I would start at the end of the summer so things were good.
However, I had to give a presentation in one of my classes that represented a big part of my final grade and that was a challenge.2023-05-3106 min
B2B Leadership PodcastHow Do You Get Promoted To Manager Level?In this episode, best-selling author and leadership coach, Nils Vinje, shares 5 essential steps to prepare for moving from an individual contributor to a manager.
Podcast highlights:
1:39 - The most difficult shift - Why shifting from an IC role to a manager is one of the most difficult shifts?
5:06 - Importance of acquiring skills in advance - How acquiring the skills needed before getting into the next role can set you up for success?
8:25 - Five things to success - Nils shares the...2023-05-1724 min
B2B Leadership PodcastHow Do You Get Promoted To Vice President Level?On this episode, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje explains how you can get promoted to the VP level and the specific strategies, tricks and skill sets you'll need to focus on along the way.
Podcast highlights:
0:47 - Quick testimonials - How have leaders benefitted from the B2B Leaders Academy?
2:02 - Hesitation and fear - Are you comparing yourself to other leaders?
6:22 - Build and demonstrate your expertise - What does this process look like?
8:36...2023-05-0333 min
B2B Leadership Podcast4 Common Myths That Every Leader Should Challenge with Don SchminckeOn this episode, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje speaks with Don Schmincke, Strategic Growth Advisor, Author and Keynote Speaker at Schmincke Research Alliance.
What started with a story about being shot off an aircraft carrier evolved into a discussion about the 4 common myths that every leader should challenge.
Podcast highlights:
0:31 - Being shot off an aircraft carrier - Don explains the backstory behind this wild event.
2:12 - Ineffective leadership strategies - Why is the implementation of leadership strategies from books...2023-04-2627 min
B2B Leadership PodcastHow Elite Leaders Retain Their Best EmployeesEmployees leave bosses, not companies!
The hard costs associated with an employee leaving are generally 1.5 - 2X the employee’s salary.
The costs associated with lost time, opportunities, and productivity are much greater.
When it comes down to it, you better be thinking about how to retain your best employees.
On this episode, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje explains how leaders can retain their best employees by focusing on four key areas of growth.
...2023-04-1926 min
B2B Leadership PodcastEmpowering Black Executive Men with Jewel Edward Love, Jr.“There’s a belief that there aren’t that many black men in senior leadership roles in corporate America… and it’s true!”
That’s how Jewel Edward Love, Jr, Founder and Executive Coach at Black Executive Men started our conversation on this episode of the B2B Leadership Podcast.
From there, we discussed the Three S’s - Salary, Seniority, and Satisfaction…
And that led to a powerful conversation about how to think about the role you play and the impact you have as a leader.
2023-04-1245 min
B2B Leadership PodcastHow Do You Give Effective Feedback?There is one thing your team wants more than anything else…
And, it doesn’t require any monetary investment…
It’s Feedback!
The reality is that most leaders do not give enough feedback or enough of the right kind of feedback.
My hypothesis on why this happens is that leaders don’t have a reliable system to give their team members the feedback they want and deserve.
On this episode, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils...2023-03-2926 min
B2B Leadership PodcastHow Do You Get Promoted to Director Level?When you get promoted from manager to Director level, the game changes…
You are now going to be responsible for the performance of multiple teams…
And, you will also be managing managers as well…
How do you get yourself ready for this promotion?
How do you end up as the #1 choice for Director when the time comes in your company…
Or, how do you positing yourself as the best possible candidate while interviewing?
2023-03-1528 min
B2B Leadership PodcastHow Leaders Can Nurture Motivation with Patrick MirzaIn a leadership position, what you say matters…
Not just some of the time, all of the time.
One statement can have the power to completely change someone’s day, week, month, year, or career.
It is for this reason that any leadership position needs to be treated with the highest level of respect.
On this episode, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje speaks with Patrick Mirza, Director of Content Marketing and Publications at WorldatWork.
2023-03-0836 min
B2B Leadership PodcastBuilding a System of Success for Future Leaders with Simon CundallHow do you transition from a completely non-technical field to a successful leader inside a SaaS business?
That’s what best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje sat down with Simon Cundall, Head of Customer Experience at CampMinder to find out.
Discover the pivotal moments in Simon’s career as he reveals his path to leadership in an industry he loves.
Podcast highlights:
0:19 - Simon's background - Simon explains his role at CampMinder.
1:18 - Summer camp software - Ho...2023-02-2238 min
B2B Leadership PodcastHow Do You Choose a Leadership Coach?On this episode, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje discusses how to choose a leadership coach and why you would hire a leadership coach in the first place.
Podcast highlights:
0:55 - Speeding up success - The mindset that goes into why you would hire a coach.
2:19 - The stigma around coaching - Why do people only think coaching is for executives?
4:45 - What exactly is leadership coaching? - The term “coaching” has been twisted in a lot of different ways.
2023-02-1543 min
B2B Leadership PodcastHow Leaders Can Create New Opportunities for Others with Sam GurdusA leader’s job is to do everything possible to make sure the people that work for them are successful.
Success means different things to different people…
And success might come in their current role, another role in the same company, or another role in a completely different company.
Taking this approach builds a lot of trust.
But, not every leader thinks or operates this way.
In my opinion, this is one of the best...2023-02-0839 min
B2B Leadership PodcastAligning Your Leadership Aspirations With the Right Organization with Melissa BenuaWhat you say as a leader may not be what is received by the person you are speaking to.
Sometimes, things said with good intentions can have negative consequences.
This is why communication skills and emotional intelligence need to be at the top of every leader’s list.
In this episode, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje speaks with Melissa Benua, Senior Director of Engineering at mParticle.
Melissa went through a conversation with her boss early in her ca...2023-02-0137 min
B2B Leadership PodcastHow To Tune Your Voice As a Leader with John HennyOne of your greatest leadership secrets has been with you for your entire life.
It was celebrated when you first started to use it and then it just became “normal”...
It is something you use each and every single day, but you probably don’t think about it very much…
It is your VOICE!
In this episode, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje speaks with John Henny about how leaders can tap into the incredible potential they have in their...2023-01-2533 min
B2B Leadership PodcastHow Leaders Can Manage Expectations and Relationships with Francois DelleaHave you ever wondered why people don’t meet your expectations?
Maybe the reason is that you didn’t set the expectation properly or maybe the other person didn’t know it existed at all!
Expectations are misset all the time and it causes real frustration and trouble for leaders and their teams.
On this episode, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje speaks with Francois Dellea, Senior Director of Engineering at Archipelago, about managing expectations and relationships as a leader.
...2023-01-1132 min
B2B Leadership PodcastWhat the Mindset of Experimentation as a Leader Looks Like with Can OzdorukWhat’s the point of A/B testing your leadership?
The point is to get valuable data to inform decisions that will help you improve.
This is the same thing that expert marketers do to bring awareness of a product to a target audience.
In this episode, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje speaks with Can Ozdoruk, VP of Marketing at Netomi.
Can has an incredible ability to break down the complex world of OKRs into simple steps th...2022-12-1434 min
B2B Leadership PodcastAccelerating Your Leadership Career Through Coaching with Sarah E. BrownA lot of people get into leadership roles by accident.
Someone excels as an individual contributor and then is offered the opportunity to lead the team.
What happens when the star performer takes over the team?
It can be an incredible move and produce amazing results.
Or, it can end in failure with relationships destroyed.
What’s the difference between these two outcomes?
The difference comes down to leadership sk...2022-12-0747 min
B2B Leadership PodcastUsing Previous Roles To Amplify Your Leadership with Austen AsadorianIf you were to leave your position as a leader tomorrow, what would happen?
Would everything continue running as normal because you built repeatable systems that are designed to run without you?
Or would everything fall apart because the systems you have in place rely on you running them?
This is a really important area where I spend a lot of time working with leaders in the B2B Leaders Academy.
In this episode, best-selling author and leadership coach...2022-11-3040 min
B2B Leadership PodcastUsing Genuine Curiosity To Go the Extra Mile as a Leader with Anu ShuklaDoing the work as a leader is not enough!!
You must market your leadership.
You must tell the story of you, your team, and your accomplishments.
If you don’t, nobody will truly know what you do.
In this episode, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje speaks with Anu Shukla, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman at Botco.ai.
We discussed how leaders need to market themselves to be heard, seen, and recognized.
2022-11-1635 min
B2B Leadership PodcastThe Engineer's Route to Leadership with Jerome PlacidoIf you are a leader and you are the center of your team, you’re doing it wrong.
Many leaders think that this is the right place to be, after all I am the “leader” right?
The simple answer is no.
If it’s your team, your ideas, your direction, it’s a “you” show.
In this episode, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje speaks with Jerome Placido, Sr. Director of Engineering at Coursedog about how to take the emphasis o...2022-11-0234 min
B2B Leadership PodcastThe Positive Impact Great Leaders Have on Individuals with Katie PocklingtonIf you have a surface-level relationship with your employees, you’re going to get a low level of engagement.
If you have a relationship built on top of a strong foundation of mutual respect and trust, you’re going to get a drastically different level of engagement.
The best part is that as a leader, it’s your choice.
Nobody is going to tell you what to do, you have to decide which type of relationship you want and ultimately which level of engagement you wa...2022-10-2639 min
B2B Leadership PodcastWhy Leaders Should Define Outcomes Before Executing with Yaswanth ReddyGetting promoted to a Director level position in a B2B Business requires the element of building trust.
But, it’s not just about building trust with your team, or your direct manager…
It’s also about building trust cross-functionally.
In this episode of the B2B Leadership podcast, Yaswanth Reddy, Senior Director of Customer Success at Bidgely, and best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje dig into the topic of building trust and much, much, more.
Podcast highlights:
0:27 - Yaswanth's background - Yaswanth explai...2022-10-0535 min
Unchurned - The No. 1 podcast for Customer SuccessWhy it's critical to market your leadership - ft. Nils Vinje, leadership coach and CS leader, Founder, B2B Leaders AcademyGood leadership is not simply about having the ability to take charge or make decisions. Nils Vinje, Leadership Coach, Founder, B2B Leaders Academy. has been working with leaders from different organizations. He frames leadership as the ability to be able to empower others and create an environment where their abilities can blossom into something greater than themselves. In this [Un]churned conversation, with Josh Schachter, Nils throws light on topics likeGaining the belief to market yourself confidentlyDifference between therapy & coaching, consulting The coaching style of leadership, identifying a good coachLeading with curiosity Captivating the aud...2022-10-0446 minB2B Leadership PodcastHow Taking Ownership Refines Your Leadership Over Time with Tony FisherIn this episode, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje speaks with Tony Fisher, VP and Senior Director of Customer Success, and SaaS Director at Centercode.
Podcast highlights:
0:25 - Tony's background - Tony explains his role at Centercode.
2:24 - Platform and process combination - Tony explains a concept not seen often in the CS world.
6:00 - First leadership position - Tony's leadership position was an organic growth into his role.
8:04 - Organic growth principles - What has helped Tony through the tough days of...2022-09-2132 min
B2B Leadership PodcastHow To Create Space for Your Unique Leadership Voice with Colleen BarracloughIn this episode, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje speaks with Colleen Barraclough, Vice President of Operations - North American at DaXtra Technologies.
Podcast highlights:
0:21 - Colleen's background - Colleen explains her role at DaXtra Technologies.
1:13 - VP of Operations - What does this title involve?
2:14 - First leadership position - DaXtra Technologies is Colleen's first leadership role. How did she land it?
4:27 - Nuggets of leadership advice - What experiences shaped Colleen's leadership beliefs?
6:02 - Talker by nature - Colleen shares...2022-08-3130 min
B2B Leadership PodcastHow To Get Promoted From Director to VP—a Case Study with Christine LaveryWhen I first met Christine Lavery, I knew she was driven and I was immediately impressed.
Over the next year and a half, we partnered together to build her CS organization and her leadership skills.
The culmination of everything was an increase of 8 points in GRR and a significant promotion from Director to VP.
As a leadership coach, the clients that engage, take action, and get results are what you live for.
Christine does all of that and then some.
It is no surprise why she is now VP...2022-08-1748 min
B2B Leadership PodcastUnderstanding Leadership Within a Hyper-Growth Company with Jennie MacDougallIn this episode of the B2B Leadership podcast, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje speaks with Jennie MacDougall, Director of Engineering at Reprise.
Podcast highlights:
0:25- Jennie's background - Jennie explains her role at Reprise.
2:57 - First leadership position - Jennie explains her first position as a "wild ride."
5:09 - Incredibly fast growth stage - How did Jennie navigate through the chaos of irregularly large growth in her role?
7:09 - A pivotal lesson - How did Jennie come to the realization that she didn't need to have...2022-08-0330 min
B2B Leadership PodcastDeveloping Leadership Skills Outside of Traditional Leadership Roles with Ryan BrowneIn this episode of the B2B Leadership podcast, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje speaks with Ryan Browne, Vice President of Customer Success at Kenect.
Podcast highlights:
0:25 - Ryan's background - Ryan explains his role at Kenect.
3:03 - Tech and SaaS in Utah - How has technology evolved over the years in Utah?
4:40 - First leadership position - Ryan's opportunity began when his boss decided to resign and he was thrust into a leadership situation.
7:58 - Old vs new leadership mindset - How did Ryan's team react...2022-07-2738 min
B2B Leadership PodcastHow Putting Employees First Makes You a Better Leader with Kathy SucichIn this episode of the B2B Leadership podcast, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje speaks with Kathy Sucich, Vice President of Marketing at Dimensional Insight.
Podcast highlights:
0:25 - Kathy's background - Kathy explains her role at Dimensional Insight.
2:54 - First leadership position - Kathy has a long career in the communications industry.
4:44 - The broadcast journalism world - What type of leadership lessons did Kathy learn from this industry?
8:23 - Leaving the professional world - Kathy transitioned into focused family time before coming back into the workforce...2022-07-2030 min
B2B Leadership PodcastBringing Business and Technical Skills Together as a Leader with Craig BlumIn this episode of the B2B Leadership podcast, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje speaks with Craig Blum, Vice President of Customer Success at Midaxo.
Podcast highlights:
0:26 - Craig's background - Craig explains his role at Midaxo.
2:46 - Merging of companies and ideas - What did Craig gain from the company merger that he wishes he had access to before?
5:29 - First leadership position - Craig started out of college as a software engineer.
8:22 - From code to customers - What prompted Craig to move to a...2022-07-1338 min
B2B Leadership PodcastDelivering the Gold Standard of Customer Success as a Leader with Siobhan AlexanderIn this episode of the B2B Leadership podcast, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje speaks with Siobhan Alexander, Director of Customer Success at Catalyst Software.
Podcast highlights:
0:25 - Siobhan's background - Siobhan explains her role at Catalyst Software.
1:34 - Leadership pressure - How does Siobhan think about leadership, from not only a content perspective but a practice perspective?
2:52 - First leadership position - Siobhan got her first management role in college.
5:34 - Incredible customer experience - How did Siobhan foster this environment managing a team of 25?
2022-07-0638 min
B2B Leadership PodcastEmpowering Leaders Through Financial Planning with Sloane KoltYou will never have as great of a potential impact on someone else’s life as you will when you are a people leader.
The reason for this is that as a people leader, you have the ability to positively OR negatively influence the lives of the people that work for you.
The key thing is that it is a choice.
In this episode of the B2B Leadership podcast, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje speaks with Sloane Kolt, Director of Customer Success at DataRails to discuss this and much, much, mo...2022-06-2940 min
Excellent Executive Coaching: Growing Your Business and Enhancing Your Craft.EEC 234: Leadership Made Simple With Four Pillars with Nils VinjeDr. Katrina Burrus, MCC interviews Nils Vinje who accelerated from individual contributor to Vice President in 30 months. Every team he ran became a high-performing team. How to become the CEO of your career by applying the 4 Pillars of Leadership leading yourself leading others communication metrics How do you overcome feelings of the impostor syndrome? How can someone save 5 hours a week? Nils Vinje Nils Vinje accelerated from individual contributor to Vice President in 30 months. Every team he ran became a high-performing team. The process behind how he did this formed the foundation...2022-06-2824 min
Be Customer LedNils Vinje on Leadership“Everything begins with you; it begins and ends with you.”This week on Be Customer Led with Bill Staikos, we’re joined by Nils Vinje, Founder and CEO of 30 Day Leadership. In thirty months, Nils Vinje advanced from an individual contributor to a vice president. Every team he coached excelled in performance. Also, the method by which Nils accomplished this served as the basis for his leadership coaching. He is a leadership coach, 3X Top 25 Customer Success Influencer, consultant, and public speaker. Moreover, Nils is the author of the book 30 Day Leadership, which equips leaders with the tools t...2022-06-2239 min
B2B Leadership PodcastHow Internal and External Sounding Boards Make You a Better Leader with Mike EganGrowing your leadership skills is not something you do in a vacuum…
If you’re pushing yourself to become a better leader, you will run into questions that you can not answer…
Acknowledging that you don’t know how to handle a situation is a real gift because it forces you to ask questions and find someone who has been through the challenge you are facing…
In this episode of the B2B Leadership Podcast, Mike Egan, Vice President of Customer Success and Integrations at BenchSci, and best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje talk...2022-06-2232 min
B2B Leadership PodcastWhy Leadership Is a Mindset, Not a Title with Rupal NisharBeing a great leader is not just about having great ideas or having a title, it’s about providing the space for the right ideas to emerge and come to life.
This involves giving your team and people from different parts of the organization the opportunity to share their ideas.
In this episode of the B2B Leadership podcast, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje speaks with Rupal Nishar, Vice President of Customer Success at Netomi.
Podcast highlights:
0:28 - Rupal's background - Rupal explains her role at Netomi.
2:09...2022-06-0833 min
B2B Leadership PodcastFive Lessons Learned in Overcoming imposter Syndrome as a B2B Leader with Nils VinjeIn this episode of the B2B Leadership podcast, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje breaks down the most important lessons he learned in overcoming imposter syndrome as a B2B leader. When you learn how to overcome imposter syndrome every time it comes up, you’ll never let it stop you again.
Podcast highlights:
0:24 - Defining imposter syndrome - Nils provides a simple definition and example.
1:49 - Recognizing imposter syndrome - Nils explains where the core of this feeling comes from.
8:07 - Control what you put into your brain...2022-06-0133 min
B2B Leadership PodcastUsing Data and Automation to Enhance the Customer Experience with Bill StaikosGood and bad examples of leadership are around us all the time…
But, how often do you step back and recognize them for being examples?
Sometimes we get so caught up in the moment of what’s going on in our day-to-day lives that we simply do what we see…
In this episode of the B2B Leadership Podcast, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje sits down with Bill Staikos to find out his sources of inspiration for leadership and how he has evolved from his first leadership position to Senior Vice Presid...2022-05-2533 min
B2B Leadership PodcastFive Steps to a More Productive Team as a B2B Leader with Nils VinjeIn this episode of the B2B Leadership podcast, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje discusses his experience of working with hundreds of B2B leaders and talks about what's working well right now in terms of building a more productive team. All this rolled into 5 simple steps.
Podcast highlights:
0:47 - Confusion across the team - Why this advice from Steve Jobs might not work for you.
1:26 - Set expectations - The first of five steps to a more productive team.
5:08 - Drive accountability - If your expectations are vague...2022-05-1819 min
B2B Leadership PodcastTurning Pain and Pressure Into Power as a Leader with Maranda DziekonskiIn this episode of the B2B Leadership podcast, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje speaks with Maranda Dziekonski, Chief Customer Officer at Swiftly.
Podcast highlights:
0:55 - Maranda's background - Maranda explains her role at Swiftly.
2:51 - Keeping perspective - How does Maranda advise people to handle the minutiae of day-to-day work?
7:44 - A trip back in time - How did Maranda get into her first leadership position?
10:49 - Environmental exposure - How big of an influence did Maranda's environment play in her early leadership?
15:14...2022-04-2739 min
Project Management ParadiseEpisode 141: “How To Create A High-Performing Team” with Nils VinjeNills Vinje is a Leadership Coach, 3X Top 25 Customer Success Influencer, Speaker and Consultant. He is the only certified coach in the field of customer service who is exclusively focused on the growth and development of CS professionals and the author of the best-selling book the 30-Day Leadership Playbook. In this episode, Nils Vinje is going to discuss: “How To Create A High-Performing Team”. Show Notes Connect with Nils on LinkedIn *Bonus* Learn about best-practice OKRs by downloading a complimentary guidebook at corasystems.com/okrguide 2022-04-2334 min
B2B Leadership PodcastPrioritizing Your Team Over Yourself as a Leader with Sean MacPhersonIn this episode of the B2B Leadership podcast, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje speaks with Sean MacPherson, Vice President of Customer Success & Experience at Alyce.
Podcast highlights:
0:21 - Sean's background - Sean explains his role at Alyce.
1:12 - Company culture - What are the biggest areas of focus at Alyce?
3:17 - A trip back in time - How did Sean get into his first leadership position?
4:33 - Prioritizing the team over self - When did Sean discover that he liked helping others more than himself?
2022-04-2037 min
B2B Leadership PodcastHow To Build Your Personal Brand With Kristi FaltorussoIn this episode of the B2B Leadership podcast, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje speaks with Kristi Faltorusso, VP of Customer Success at ClientSuccess.
Podcast highlights:
0:27 - Kristi's background - Kristi explains her role at ClientSuccess.
2:04 - A trip back in time - How did Kristi get into her first leadership position?
6:52 - Proactive problem solving - Kristi learned a key piece of advice at the ripe old age of 24.
9:08 - First leadership position - How did Kristi navigate to the point where she was leading a...2022-04-1345 min
Human Capital LeadershipS34E23 - Become the CEO of your Career by Applying ‘The 4 Proven Pillars of Leadership’, with Nils VinjeIn this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Nils Vinje about becoming the CEO of your career by applying ‘The 4 Proven Pillars of Leadership’. See the video here: https://youtu.be/88Zzn0miaWI.
Nils Vinje (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nilsvinje/) is a 3X 'Top 25 Customer Success Influencer in the World'. Founder of 30DayLeadership.com and author of 30 Day Leadership Playbook. Nils has helped create internal transformation for hundreds of companies from early-stage startups to Fortune 100. But he wasn’t always the secret sauce that companies hire to experience massive growth. For the fi...2022-04-0835 min
B2B Leadership PodcastThe Strategy for Growing Profitable Revenue as a Leader with Jose PalominoIn this episode of the B2B Leadership podcast, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje speaks with Jose Palomino, Founder and CEO at Value Prop Interactive.
Podcast highlights:
0:25 - Jose's background - Jose explains his role at Value Prop Interactive.
1:40 - The basics of Value Prop - How does this work at an organizational and leadership level?
8:27 - Aptitude with no affection - You might be good at something and not perceive it as a strength at all.
11:04 - Maximizing their strength - How should a leader think...2022-04-0633 min
B2B Leadership PodcastGaining a 360° View as a Leader with Ashish JhaIn this episode of the B2B Leadership podcast, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje speaks with Ashish Jha, VP of Engineering at VComply.
Podcast highlights:
0:21 - Ashish's background - Ashish explains his role at VComply.
1:15 - A typical case of VComply - What does a typical work project look like?
2:23 - Intro into leadership - How did Ashish get into his first official leadership role?
3:52 - Early stage company - How did Ashish approach his work as an intern in his early years?
6:58 - Leadership...2022-03-3029 min
B2B Leadership PodcastHow To Market Your Leadership with Kan HuangIn this episode of the B2B Leadership podcast, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje speaks with Kan Huang, Director and Head of Strategy at Social Wave.
Podcast highlights:
0:24 - Kan's background - Kan explains his role at Social Wave and how he got into his first leadership position.
2:53 - Mixing different disciplines - How did Kan navigate multiple skills over the course of a decade?
4:54 - EQ in Kan's role - Kan explains in detail why having EQ is highly important.
8:14 - How Social Wave started...2022-03-2336 min
B2B Leadership PodcastHow to Navigate Two Merging Companies as a Leader with Chad EstesIn this episode of the B2B Leadership podcast, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje speaks with Chad Estes, VP Customer Success at SaaSOptics & Chargify.
Podcast highlights:
0:20 - Chad's background - Chad explains his role at SaaSOptics.
2:22 - Chad's first leadership position - He was in B2B SaaS before it was called SaaS.
5:02 - Shifting to a new department - How did Chad pivot from product management to services?
6:30 - Chad's second hire - It ended up teaching him a very important lesson.
10:02 - New, i...2022-03-1632 min
B2B Leadership PodcastStrengthening Relationships Through Strategic Communication with Adam NathanIn this episode of The B2B Leadership Podcast, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje speaks with Adam Nathan, Director of Solutions Engineering at CoEnterprise.
Podcast highlights:
0:19 - Adam Nathan's background - Adam explains his role at CoEnterprise.
2:41 - Understanding different perspectives - How can empathy play a role in uniting separate channels?
4:04 - A Michael Jackson video - What leadership lessons did 19-year-old Adam learn on set?
10:45 - A defining moment - Adam got another defining leadership moment within a software project.
16:45 - The black m...2022-03-0929 min
B2B Leadership PodcastThe Exponential Impact of Effective Leadership with Wayne McCullochWayne McCulloch is a model of amazing leadership. In Wayne’s second appearance on the B2B Leadership Podcast, we dove into exactly what a C-Level executive does when joining a publicly traded company. You’ll get to hear a masterclass on executive leadership.
All leaders have to place bets, especially those new to an organization.
In order to ensure the future success of his organization, Wayne made his first major bet on his people leaders. He put every single people leader in his org into the B2B Leaders Academy.
You’ll hear d...2022-03-0244 min
Rebel HR Podcast: Life and Work on Your TermsEpisode 88: 30 Day Leadership Playbook with Nils VinjeSend us a text3X 'Top 25 Customer Success Influencer in the World'Nils has helped create internal transformation for hundreds of companies from early-stage startups to Fortune 100. But he wasn’t always the secret sauce that companies hire to experience massive growth. For the first 10 years of his professional career, he bounced from job to job not knowing where he fit. After being frustrated, Nils invested in himself by getting an MBA in Management and Organizational BehaviorIn 2012, Nils became a certified leadership coach and began working with clients to put his newly found...2022-03-0249 min
B2B Leadership PodcastIdentifying Different Types of Bottlenecks as a Leader with Eric ValasekIn this episode of the B2B Leadership podcast, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje speaks with Eric Valasek, Senior Director of Engineering at Nauto.
Podcast highlights:
0:19 - Eric's background - Eric explains his role at Nauto.
3:05 - First leadership position - How did Eric transition from an individual contributor to a leader?
8:25 - Freedom to fail - How is that environment fostered within a team?
12:37 - Bottlenecks - How do they apply to Eric on the engineering and leadership side of things?
14:38 - Identifying bottlenecks...2022-02-2334 min
The Leadership HabitThe Four Pillars of Leadership with Leadership Coach Nils VinjeThe Four Pillars of Leadership with Leadership Coach Nils Vinje On this week’s episode of The Leadership Habit podcast, Jenn sat down and talked with Nils Vinje. Nils accelerated from an individual contributor to vice president in 30 months. And every team that he ran became a high-performing team. So what did he do? He […]
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B2B Leadership PodcastUnifying Team Culture Through Branding with Julia BlachmanIn this episode of the B2B Leadership podcast, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje speaks with Julia Blachman, Head of Global Human Resources at IRONSCALES.
Podcast highlights:
0:23 - Julia's background - Julia explains her role at IRONSCALES.
4:48 - Building a company identity - Julia calls her team "scalers" instead of employees.
10:31 - Your role as an HR leader - Julia lives by this philosophy.
11:11 - Decisions vs approvals - What's the difference between the two within an organization?
16:36 - Focus on opportunities - What does...2022-02-1631 min
B2B Leadership PodcastAligning Your Work and Values to Avoid Burnout with Shailesh MangalIn this episode of the B2B Leadership podcast, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje speaks with Shailesh Mangal, VP of Engineering at Roambee Corporation.
Podcast highlights:
0:23 - Shailesh's background - Shailesh explains his role at Roambee Corporation.
1:09 - Use cases for the Roambee Corporation solution - What type of industry do they work within?
3:15 - First leadership position - Shailesh has always been part of the startup ecosystem.
6:45 - Core leadership philosophies - What has Shailesh learned through his experiences?
10:50 -Work fulfillment - What needs...2022-02-0931 min
B2B Leadership PodcastWhat Being a Professional Communicator Means as a Leader with Keri KeelingIn this episode of The B2B Leadership podcast, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje speaks with Keri Keeling, Global Head, Customer Success Innovation & Intelligence at VMware.
Podcast highlights:
0:23 - Keri's background - Keri explains her role at VMware.
1:39 - Keri's first leadership position - Keri takes a trip down memory lane to explain where it all started.
5:18 - A successful transition into leadership - How did Keri successfully navigate her way into a leadership role, starting with nothing?
7:05 - Building your own baseline - Keri realized that c...2022-02-0234 min
B2B Leadership PodcastThe Parallels Between Leadership and Marketing with Erika CuadradoIn this episode of the B2B Leadership podcast, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje speaks with Erika Cuadrado, Vice President and director of Marketing at Gregory & Appel.
Podcast highlights:
0:21 - Erika's background - Erika explains her role at Gregory & Appel.
1:47 - Experiences outside Erika's current role - The leadership experiences that prepared Erika for the role she's currently in.
7:01 - Leadership position advice - Erika provides advice for seeing things from a different point of view within an organization.
8:58 - The importance of experimenting - How does...2022-01-2629 min
B2B Leadership PodcastUsing Technology to Amplify Leadership with Mike WolberIn this episode of The B2B Leadership Podcast, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje speaks with Mike Wolber, Chief Revenue Officer at Rent Dynamics.
Podcast highlights:
0:19 - Mike's background - Mike explains his role at Rent Dynamics.
2:59 - First leadership position - What was the trajectory that landed Mike his first leadership role?
4:18 - Capitalizing on the position - Mike considers it the "best and most accidental timing ever."
5:37 - Internal evangelist - How did Mike unify the pre-sales and post-sales side of the business?
7:51...2022-01-1934 min
B2B Leadership PodcastHow to Advocate for Yourself as a Leader with Meredith NicholsIn this episode of The B2B Leadership Podcast, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje speaks with Meredith Nichols, Director of Human Resources at Knowland.
Podcast highlights:
0:57 - Meredith's background - Meredith explains her role at Knowland.
2:29 - Post-pandemic survival - What challenges did Knowland face as a result of Covid?
5:59 - Meredith's first leadership role - How did her first role come about?
10:47 - Navigating a new world - Part of that new world was building trust with team members.
13:04 - Advocating for yourself...2022-01-1234 min
B2B Leadership PodcastDeveloping the Skill of Managerial Courage with Kathleen Leigh LewarchickIn this episode of the B2B Leadership podcast, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje speaks with Kathleen Leigh Lewarchick, vice president of marketing at Xngage.
Podcast highlights:
0:23 - Kathleen's background - Kathleen explains her role and organization.
2:05 - First leadership position - How did Kathleen get her start?
2:52 - European Parliament - What was it like working there?
5:09 - Situational awareness - How can it be used in leadership positions?
7:40 - Being prepared - Kathleen shares an early career story about being prepared.
11:05...2022-01-0529 min
B2B Leadership PodcastMaking Yourself Visible as a Leader with Dawn FarhiIn this episode of The B2B Leadership Podcast, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje speaks with Dawn Farhi, VP of Customer Success at Simpplr.
Podcast highlights:
0:58 - Dawn's background - Dawn explains her current role at Simpplr.
2:36 - The concept of the intranet - How has it changed today?
7:06 - Dawn's first leadership role - How did her first role come about?
8:10 - Why you? - What did Dawn do to stand out as a candidate for her leadership role?
11:48 - Practical leadership advice...2021-12-1431 min
B2B Leadership PodcastStrategic Skill Building with Alex DamgaardIn this episode of The B2B Leadership Podcast, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje speaks with co-founder and Chief Education Officer at Sales Impact Academy, Alex Damgaard.
Podcast highlights:
0:21 - Introduction - Alex introduces who she is and what she does.
1:58 - Highlighting differences - What's different about SIA that didn't exist in the market before?
4:35 - First leadership position - What happened for Alex to land her first leadership role?
6:39 - Learning the leadership ropes - Alex details the characteristics of things she did in her...2021-12-0736 min
B2B Leadership PodcastUsing Data To Make Better Decisions with Matt FalkIn this episode of the B2B Leadership podcast, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje speaks with Matt Falk, VP of engineering at Orbital Insight.
Podcast highlights:
0:24 - About Matt- Matt explains where he works and the type of work he does.
0:47 - Geospatial data - What is it, and what problem does geospatial data solve?
2:30 - Practical data usage - What are some specific uses of this kind of data?
4:54 - First leadership position - Matt shares the story of what put him on the path to...2021-11-3041 min
B2B Leadership PodcastDiversity in Leadership with Tiana SchislerIn this episode of The B2B Leadership podcast, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje speaks with Tiana Schisler, director of HR and talent acquisition at mPulse Mobile.
Podcast highlights:
0:21 - About Tiana - Tiana explains who she is and the type of work she does.
2:04 - Social work - what is social work and how does it apply to a leadership role?
4:41 - Combining social work with organizational development - What are the benefits of a social work background to an HR role?
6:24...2021-11-1731 min
B2B Leadership PodcastDriving Change with Catherine BlackmoreIn this episode of The B2B Leadership Podcast, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje speaks with Catherine Blackmore, GVP NAA of Customer Success & Renewals at Oracle.
Podcast highlights:
0:42 - Catherine's background - Catherine kicks off the podcast by outlining her role today, who she's working for, and what type of work she's involved with.
3:24 - Management at scale - What kind of philosophy goes into one of the world's largest software companies? Customers are often not just buying a single solution.
5:21 - First-time leadership opportunity - Catherine considers her b...2021-11-1044 min
B2B Leadership PodcastThe Layers of HR Leadership with Michael ErismanIn this episode of the B2B Leadership podcast, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje speaks with Michael Erisman, president and founder of People Implications.
Podcast highlights:
0:21 - Michael's work - Michael explains the work he's doing now and the companies he works with.
3:06 - Smaller companies with limited resources - Why is it important to focus on helping smaller companies grow?
4:32 - Before the world of HR - What was going on in Michael's life prior to discovering the field of HR?
11:17 - Inside the world of...2021-11-0341 min
B2B Leadership PodcastGaining Clarity as a Leader with Amanda PrinceIn this episode of the B2B Leadership Podcast, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje speaks with Amanda Prince, VP of HR and Admin at Carbon Five.
Podcast highlights:
0:21 - Amanda's background - Amanda kicks off the podcast by outlining who she is, where she is working, and what type of work she is involved with currently, including the progression during her nine years with Carbon Five.
1:56 - From admin work to VP of HR - There are core beliefs that are critical to progress from base-level work to a significant leadership...2021-10-2735 min
B2B Leadership PodcastLeading Through Relationships with Kirk HornbakerIn this episode of The B2B Leadership Podcast, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje introduces Secureworks Former VP of Customer Success, Kirk Hornbaker.
Podcast Highlights:
0:49 - Kirk's background - Kirk briefly outlines his background, including a company transition from managed services to a SaaS-based offering, then breaks down his first leadership role.
3:44 - Preparing for leadership - What things should you be focusing on first in the initial stages of a leadership role?
5:04 - Managing people with more experience than you - The same steps that prepare you for...2021-10-2029 min
B2B Leadership PodcastEveryone is an Evangelist with Dan SteinmanIn 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...2021-10-1356 min
B2B Leadership PodcastLean into Learning with Sara RobbaIn this episode of The B2B Leadership Podcast, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje speaks with Skilljar's VP of Customer Success, Sara Robba.
Podcast Highlights:
0:31 - Sara's current company role - Sara breaks down the Customer Success role, what the customer journey consists of, and how she was able to step into a leadership role.
7:33 - Introduction to a new leadership position - Most new managers can relate to the experience of realizing that something doesn't operate the way you thought it would.
10:07 - From manager to director - W...2021-10-0640 min
B2B Leadership PodcastOwning Your Leadership with Jay NathanIn this week’s episode of The B2B Leadership Podcast, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje introduces Higher Logic's Chief Customer Officer Jay Nathan.
In this episode...
1:01 — The size of Higher Logic and what being a Chief Customer Officer entails — Jay breaks down the organization from when he joined, what his role comprises, and how he landed the position.
5:46 — Sticking your nose in business you have no business in — What outcome can you expect by asking questions and getting curious in your organization? How can talking to your CFO, your boss, and other...2021-09-2936 min
B2B Leadership PodcastSolving the Right Problems with Wayne McCullochIn this episode of the B2B Leadership podcast, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje sits down with Wayne McCulloch, Chief Customer Officer at WalkMe. (note: at the time of this recording, Wayne was working for Google)
Wayne and Nils cover a lot of ground from how Wayne earned his first leadership promotion to the top 4 leadership characteristics that he looks for in any leader.
In this episode...
1:48 - Wayne’s two careers - Software training and Customer Success...
3:50 - Solving a problem no one asked Wayne to solve - Ho...2021-09-2243 min