Episode Details

Dave is joined by Dave Kline. Dave is currently the owner of SkillScouter and Co-Founder of MGMT Accelerator. He spent 20 years leading teams sized 2 to 200 at Moody's and Bridgewater before starting his own management accelerator.

They talk about leadership and management for people who want to grow their careers and take on a leadership role. This is a useful episode for anyone in B2B marketing who is or wants to be a team leader.

Timestamps

• (00:00) - - Intro
• (04:37) - - The Secret to Success on LinkedIn
• (06:47) - - Building the Right Audience
• (11:40) - - Intentional Engagement for Network Building
• (14:02) - - The Essentials of Effective Leadership
• (16:00) - - The Power of Hiring Right
• (20:07) - - Crafting Clear Objectives and Cultural Fit
• (23:12) - - Strategic Interview Techniques and Networking
• (29:12) - - Simplify Email Campaign Planning
• (31:00) - - Revisiting and Setting Work Expectations
• (34:36) - - Taking Action to Navigate Ambiguity
• (37:58) - - Assessing Resources for Improvement
• (40:05) - - The Skill and Will Framework for Effective Recruitment
• (42:55) - - Tools and Techniques for Effective Leadership Growth
• (47:28) - - Motivating and Developing People in Business

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