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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