Choose the Right Role with John Bennett: Lead to Succeed 135

Episode Summary:

Selecting the right role for employees is paramount for effective leadership. Matching individual strengths, skills, and aspirations with suitable positions not only maximizes productivity but also fosters job satisfaction and long-term engagement. That’s exactly what we’ll be talking about in this episode, with our guest John Bennett.

John joined Dashlane as its Chief Executive Officer in February 2023, bringing over 30+ years of experience leading high-growth B2B SaaS and communication companies. Prior to joining Dashlane, John served as the CEO of Cordence and held executive positions in LogMeIn and Citrix. During his tenure at LogMeIn, John successfully oversaw and grew the $450M Identity and Access Management unit.

Key Talking Points of the Episode: (Note: timestamps follow the audio recording)

[02:12] How John got to where he is today.

[05:49] How John transitioned from sales to leadership.

[10:36] Anxiety prevalent among individuals in organizations.

[14:46] As a CEO, what is your strategy for selecting the right people to transition from one role to another?

[20:13] The importance of encouraging employees to search for opportunities.

[23:36] John’s advice for new leaders or career changers on essential factors to ensure a perfect fit.

[27:49] John’s biggest mistake and how he grew from it.

[31:29] Rapid-fire questions.

[34:43] John’s final life lesson.

Standout Quote from the Episode:

“Be available for people on your team.”

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