The "Dear Future CRO" Podcast by GrowthQ
The "Dear Future CRO" Podcast is made for ambitious sales professionals with their eye on the C-Suite. The show uncovers the secrets of leadership and career success through the journeys of Sales Executives, Sales Leaders, and Sales High Performers who have navigated being the "only" in the room. Each episode dives into personal stories that give listeners the career navigation blueprint on the journey to the top sales job.
With each episode, host and CEO of GrowthQ, Esther Iyamu brings listeners enlightening conversations with trailblazing B2B Enterprise Sales leaders across various sectors, examining the transformative power of mentorship, the importance of fostering passions, and the leadership qualities essential for navigating a successful career in this field.
Whether you're starting your career, aiming for the C-Suite, or simply seeking to sharpen your leadership skills, the “Dear Future CRO” Podcast promises to inspire, educate, and empower you to realize your potential and lead with intention.
The "Dear Future CRO" Podcast by GrowthQ
Leadership Lessons from Tony Colon: Diversity, Instinct, and Financial Wisdom
Welcome to the Dear Future CRO Podcast powered by GrowthQ! In this episode, our host and Founder of GrowthQ, Esther Ayorinde-Iyamu engages in a compelling conversation with Tony Colon, SVP for Customer Success at ServiceNow. Tony takes us through his diverse career journey from his early life in Chicago to pivotal roles at Salesforce and Cisco. He emphasizes decision-making using both data and instinct, the value of ideas from diverse perspectives, and the importance of innovation within companies. Esther and Tony discuss the significance of learning from those making high-stake decisions and listening to frontline employees. They also dive into personal experiences, including handling racially insensitive situations, the impact of their upbringings, and building a sense of community at work. From the future of AI in customer success to Tony’s desire to educate future generations on financial management, this episode is rich with insights for aspiring leaders. Tune in for an inspiring and thought-provoking discussion geared towards shaping the future for Customer Success Leaders everywhere.
Timestamp Topics
00:00 Excited for guest, Mr. Tony Colon, SVP.
03:49 Upholding family legacy, providing generational opportunities, diversity.
07:37 Proud of breaking through, connecting diverse cultures.
12:09 Creating community through shared interests and passions.
14:11 Craving connection, seeking real talk in loneliness.
18:31 Immigrant parents' struggle and financial focus.
23:01 Unintentional mentorship led to love for programming.
26:31 Shifted careers after ten years, joined Cisco.
27:45 Transitioned from Cisco to hardware, then software.
33:07 Microsoft's copilot, our digital assistant, aids productivity.
35:22 Fear of speaking up hindered career success.
40:28 Career journey, challenging comment, vulnerability, leadership example.
41:33 Reflecting on confronting racism and fostering change.
46:27 Encourage and support innovative ideas from everyone.
48:55 Tony recognized for generosity, success and kindness.
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