33 min
Leadership and Learning with Umesh Lakshman: A Guide for Aspiring CROs The "Dear Future CRO" Podcast
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Welcome to Dear Future CRO Podcast powered by GrowthQ. In this episode, our exclusive guest Umesh Lakshman, Vice President, Solutions Architecture, National Mid-Markets and Channels at Lumen Technologies, dove deep into the transformative power of mentorship, continuous learning, and the art of delivering value by truly understanding customer needs.
Umesh brings to the table a passion for mentorship and the extraordinary impact it has on shaping career paths. With an emphasis on continuous learning, Umesh shares how he leverages online platforms to stay ahead of the curve.
In this heart-to-heart with GrowthQ CEO, Esther 🌱 (Iyamu) Ayorinde (ENFP) , we’ll explore Umesh's unique approach to job interviews, the value of building relationships, and his insights into navigating cultural landscapes within the first crucial 90 days of a new role. He also discloses his strategies on networking, continuous education, and the importance of understanding customer-centric solutions beyond pure selling—an ethos that reflects the evolving shift from hardware to a predominantly software and services model within the tech industry.
Join us as Umesh recounts career-defining moments, the transition to leadership, the pivotal shift after two decades with a technological powerhouse, and the lessons learned from his inaugural year leading a team. It's an episode replete with advice for future CROs, stressing the significance of embracing our identity as a superpower to unlock our fullest potential and empower others.
GrowthQ's mission is to break down silos of tacit knowledge to close the wage and leadership gaps for B2B sales professionals everywhere who are the “only in the room”. This is done through our Community, our Content, and our Career Development Resources.
To find out more about GrowthQ or to join our community of B2B Enterprise Sales Professionals
Go to our Website: https://www.growthq.co/
Follow us on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/company/growthq
Welcome to Dear Future CRO Podcast powered by GrowthQ. In this episode, our exclusive guest Umesh Lakshman, Vice President, Solutions Architecture, National Mid-Markets and Channels at Lumen Technologies, dove deep into the transformative power of mentorship, continuous learning, and the art of delivering value by truly understanding customer needs.
Umesh brings to the table a passion for mentorship and the extraordinary impact it has on shaping career paths. With an emphasis on continuous learning, Umesh shares how he leverages online platforms to stay ahead of the curve.
In this heart-to-heart with GrowthQ CEO, Esther 🌱 (Iyamu) Ayorinde (ENFP) , we’ll explore Umesh's unique approach to job interviews, the value of building relationships, and his insights into navigating cultural landscapes within the first crucial 90 days of a new role. He also discloses his strategies on networking, continuous education, and the importance of understanding customer-centric solutions beyond pure selling—an ethos that reflects the evolving shift from hardware to a predominantly software and services model within the tech industry.
Join us as Umesh recounts career-defining moments, the transition to leadership, the pivotal shift after two decades with a technological powerhouse, and the lessons learned from his inaugural year leading a team. It's an episode replete with advice for future CROs, stressing the significance of embracing our identity as a superpower to unlock our fullest potential and empower others.
GrowthQ's mission is to break down silos of tacit knowledge to close the wage and leadership gaps for B2B sales professionals everywhere who are the “only in the room”. This is done through our Community, our Content, and our Career Development Resources.
To find out more about GrowthQ or to join our community of B2B Enterprise Sales Professionals
Go to our Website: https://www.growthq.co/
Follow us on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/company/growthq
33 min