About this episode
Google’s “Wolverine” is now a $100M+ CEOKeith Rabkin, CEO of PandaDoc, is one of the few leaders I’ve met who can bridge the gap between "big-tech discipline and scrappy underdog grit".At Google, Keith was one of only 25 people (out of thousands of geniuses) to win the "Great Manager Award."His secret isn't just a high IQ; it's what he calls the "Wolverine Mindset" .It’s a relentless, "never-give-up" grit that focuses on one thing: obliterating roadblocks so the team can win.Our conversation forced me to rethink my own leadership style, especially how much time I spend clearing roadblocks versus just setting direction.Three ways Keith has lived the Wolverine mindset:- How the best "strategic" leaders get into the details to accelerate progress.- Why Keith left the safety of a global giant (Adobe) to hunt for survival in the trenches.- The controversial move he made that instantly drove 5x profitability.Question: Are we overvaluing "vision" and undervaluing raw determination?-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter
