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Episode Synopsis
“I didn’t know how I was going to do at work life, but I made it work. Your path is going to find itself, and to not be too stressed about it is probably the right way to think about it.”
David Alexander, based in the Seattle Metropolitan area, is the Chief Marketing Officer for Everbridge, Executive Professor and Head of Business at Texas A&M University, leading the Aggies in Tech program.
As a CMO, he’s responsible for everything related to marketing, and in this episode, he shares in-depth insights into what it’s really like.
Be prepared to learn more about the world of marketing, the daily tasks a CMO handles, the common challenges, and misconceptions, what skills you need to have, and much more…
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WHAT IS JOB DICTIONARY?
Hey 👋 Job Dictionary is a free education platform showing you the 95% of jobs you’ve never heard of before, sharing in-depth interviews with professionals in a vast variety of fields, so you can see what the job is REALLY like through their personal experience and pick the best one for you. Visit jobdictionary.com to explore our vast selection of categories (launching this July 2024) and grab our Job Hunt Hacks to help you land your dream job.
⌚️ Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to David Alexander: Chief Marketing Officer at Everbridge
01:13 David's Role and Impact at Everbridge
04:34 David's Career Journey in Marketing
12:48 A Day in the Life of a Chief Marketing Officer
14:52 Work Setup and Communication Tools Used
18:56 Leadership and Emotional Challenges
24:05 Work-Life Balance and Remote Work Dynamics
26:59 Balancing Work and Life as an Executive
27:40 Navigating Busy Periods and Unexpected Challenges
28:55 Underestimated Aspects of the Executive Role
31:17 The Reality Behind the Glamour of Leadership
32:25 Pathways to Becoming a Chief Marketing Officer
34:12 Essential Skills and Experiences for Aspiring CMOs
39:35 The Typical Career Progression for CMOs
41:09 Salary and Compensation Insights
44:54 Personal Growth and Advice for Aspiring Leaders
David Alexander, based in the Seattle Metropolitan area, is the Chief Marketing Officer for Everbridge, Executive Professor and Head of Business at Texas A&M University, leading the Aggies in Tech program.
As a CMO, he’s responsible for everything related to marketing, and in this episode, he shares in-depth insights into what it’s really like.
Be prepared to learn more about the world of marketing, the daily tasks a CMO handles, the common challenges, and misconceptions, what skills you need to have, and much more…
FOLLOW US ON OTHER SOCIALS:
🎙 Podcast / https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jobdictionary
🌍 Website / https://jobdictionary.com
🐦 Twitter / https://x.com/jobdictionary_
📸 Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/jobdictionary/
📱 TikTok / https://www.tiktok.com/@jobdictionary
👨💻 Linkedin / https://www.linkedin.com/company/jobdictionary/
🎥 Facebook / https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557725591538
WHAT IS JOB DICTIONARY?
Hey 👋 Job Dictionary is a free education platform showing you the 95% of jobs you’ve never heard of before, sharing in-depth interviews with professionals in a vast variety of fields, so you can see what the job is REALLY like through their personal experience and pick the best one for you. Visit jobdictionary.com to explore our vast selection of categories (launching this July 2024) and grab our Job Hunt Hacks to help you land your dream job.
⌚️ Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to David Alexander: Chief Marketing Officer at Everbridge
01:13 David's Role and Impact at Everbridge
04:34 David's Career Journey in Marketing
12:48 A Day in the Life of a Chief Marketing Officer
14:52 Work Setup and Communication Tools Used
18:56 Leadership and Emotional Challenges
24:05 Work-Life Balance and Remote Work Dynamics
26:59 Balancing Work and Life as an Executive
27:40 Navigating Busy Periods and Unexpected Challenges
28:55 Underestimated Aspects of the Executive Role
31:17 The Reality Behind the Glamour of Leadership
32:25 Pathways to Becoming a Chief Marketing Officer
34:12 Essential Skills and Experiences for Aspiring CMOs
39:35 The Typical Career Progression for CMOs
41:09 Salary and Compensation Insights
44:54 Personal Growth and Advice for Aspiring Leaders
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