Tired of second-guessing every work interaction? From overthinking Slack messages to navigating C-suite dynamics, learning how to work with others is hard.
Laura sits down with Kathleen Booth, who found a surprisingly effective solution: she wrote an 8-page "Guide-to-Kathleen" that transformed how her teams work together. Now SVP of Marketing at Pavilion, Kathleen shares why she sends this guide to potential employers before accepting roles (and why her CEO had a similar document).
In this candid conversation, they unpack:
Why every leader needs a "Guide-to-You"
The "Two Ladders" framework for adaptive leadership
Using your guide to land executive roles
A fresh approach to performance reviews
Why being nice isn't the same as being kind
Connect with Katheen and Laura
In this episode Kathleen also mentions:
- Must-Follow GTM leader: Andrea Kayal
- Radical Candor book by Kim Scott
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:56 - Day in the Life: Running Marketing at Pavilion
06:12 - Creating a Guide to Work with Others
09:01 - Managing Up and Taking Ownership
11:52 - The Role of Performance Reviews
15:05 - Understanding Task Relevant Maturity
18:42 - Influencing Decisions Effectively
24:19 - Giving and Receiving Feedback
30:20 - How to Improve Communication with Your Team
39:18 - Closing: Influence Shout-Out and Rapid Fire Questions
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