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Listen "From VP to C-Suite: Navigating the Shift in Leadership Roles with David Karp"
Episode Synopsis
In 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 the valuable lesson of focusing on helping others succeed.
Podcast highlights:
0:22 - David's Background
2:38 - Creating Value for Customers and the Business
5:54 - Power of Asking the Right Questions
8:46 - Transitioning from VP to CCO
12:56 - The Journey to Customer-Centric Leadership
19:28 - Working on the Business vs. In the Business
32:35 - David’s advice to himself
Connect with David at https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidalankarp/
This episode is brought to you by the Leadership MBA.
The Leadership MBA is a 12-week comprehensive program that will give you all the practical tools you need to become a true leader and the CEO of your career.
The product of nearly 2 decades of leadership coaching Managers, Directors, and VPs at companies like Apple and Oracle, the Leadership MBA will show you exactly how to crack the leadership code through a proven step-by-step process.
Click here to download the Leadership MBA Program Guide
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 the valuable lesson of focusing on helping others succeed.
Podcast highlights:
0:22 - David's Background
2:38 - Creating Value for Customers and the Business
5:54 - Power of Asking the Right Questions
8:46 - Transitioning from VP to CCO
12:56 - The Journey to Customer-Centric Leadership
19:28 - Working on the Business vs. In the Business
32:35 - David’s advice to himself
Connect with David at https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidalankarp/
This episode is brought to you by the Leadership MBA.
The Leadership MBA is a 12-week comprehensive program that will give you all the practical tools you need to become a true leader and the CEO of your career.
The product of nearly 2 decades of leadership coaching Managers, Directors, and VPs at companies like Apple and Oracle, the Leadership MBA will show you exactly how to crack the leadership code through a proven step-by-step process.
Click here to download the Leadership MBA Program Guide
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