Love the Grind & Learn First (Monday Mindset)

What if the unexpected twists and turns in your career were not detours, but the very path to profound growth and influence? Ever wondered how an individual contributor, once focused on the sunny landscapes of customer success in Florida, could navigate moves and personal challenges, embrace the "grind", and emerge as a rev ops practitioner in the mountains of Colorado, guiding organizations through critical scaling phases? In this Monday Mindset episode, Nick and Wil have a captivating conversation with Amy Weizer, a self-proclaimed learner, leader, and optimist, who shares her remarkable journey and invaluable insights. From her early days implementing innovative ideas to building and leading high-performing customer success teams, Amy unveils the pivotal moments that shaped her perspective on leadership, resilience, and the power of continuous improvement in revenue operations. 

Discover the communication nuances essential for influencing others, even without a formal title, and the surprising origin of her unwavering resilience. Learn why shielding your team from challenges can hinder their growth and the profound impact of embracing vulnerability as a leader. Prepare to be inspired as Amy reveals her personal practices for navigating adversity, the vital role of creativity in process improvement, and the grounding force of connecting with nature. 

Are you ready to unlock the secrets to not just surviving, but thriving, through change and challenge?

Key Takeaways:

• As a leader, Amy learned the importance of exposing her team to challenges rather than shielding them, fostering a collaborative learning environment where failures are opportunities for growth.
• Two important aspects for individual contributors looking to move into leadership are understanding communication and understanding people.
• Developing the confidence to keep going despite initial failures is crucial, viewing setbacks as learning opportunities rather than limitations.
• True leaders are comfortable not having all the answers and are willing to find solutions for their team.
• In tough situations, Amy focuses on what she can control, understanding that a difficult moment does not define her entire life.
• Challenging situations are important for building grit and resilience in team members; leaders shouldn't always try to make things perfectly smooth.
• Effective change management involves continuous evolution, feedback, and finding alternative routes when roadblocks appear.
• Stoicism offers a practical philosophy for navigating challenges and finding the best way forward.

Book: The Obstacle is the Way