1 hr 19 min
President, Global Strategic Customers at Salesforce, Jim Steele: Measuring Your Facetime Grit
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Guest: Jim Steele, President, Global Strategic Customers at Salesforce
In this episode, we cover: Chateau de Steele: the story behind Jim’s Beaver Bar. (01:30) ... How Jim became the first Chief Customer Officer, ever - and he describes the lasting effect of his first job at 10 years old. (04:46) ... Jim’s perspective on humility and sincerity - and what he says to people who are not motivated at their job. (09:16) ... “IBM was the boot camp of sales training”: A key takeaway from Jim’s experience at IBM’s sales school and how it set the stage for success on Wall Street. (13:59) ... Through the “three-martini lunches” story, Jim explores Wall Street in the ’80s and the value of building trusted relationships. (21:47) ... Jim’s insight on developing personal connections and the value of remembering names and faces. (28:15) ... A look at Jim’s unconventional Salesforce interview experience - and why the Salesforce culture doesn’t accept “armchair quarterbacks.” (38:29) ... Jim reflects on the positive impact of his sabbatical and how COVID-19 gave him a new perspective on work/life balance. (48:09) ... How Jim adapts Marc Benioff's LVI methodology (listen, validate, and inspire) to his work - and a conversation about cultivating genuine relationships and active listening as a seller. (53:08) ... Jim’s perspective on empowering salespeople - and why Salesforce’s unique offering has everything to do with its customers. (01:04:31) ... What led Jim back to Salesforce, why he loves what he does, and what’s next. (01:13:28)
Guest: Jim Steele, President, Global Strategic Customers at Salesforce
In this episode, we cover: Chateau de Steele: the story behind Jim’s Beaver Bar. (01:30) ... How Jim became the first Chief Customer Officer, ever - and he describes the lasting effect of his first job at 10 years old. (04:46) ... Jim’s perspective on humility and sincerity - and what he says to people who are not motivated at their job. (09:16) ... “IBM was the boot camp of sales training”: A key takeaway from Jim’s experience at IBM’s sales school and how it set the stage for success on Wall Street. (13:59) ... Through the “three-martini lunches” story, Jim explores Wall Street in the ’80s and the value of building trusted relationships. (21:47) ... Jim’s insight on developing personal connections and the value of remembering names and faces. (28:15) ... A look at Jim’s unconventional Salesforce interview experience - and why the Salesforce culture doesn’t accept “armchair quarterbacks.” (38:29) ... Jim reflects on the positive impact of his sabbatical and how COVID-19 gave him a new perspective on work/life balance. (48:09) ... How Jim adapts Marc Benioff's LVI methodology (listen, validate, and inspire) to his work - and a conversation about cultivating genuine relationships and active listening as a seller. (53:08) ... Jim’s perspective on empowering salespeople - and why Salesforce’s unique offering has everything to do with its customers. (01:04:31) ... What led Jim back to Salesforce, why he loves what he does, and what’s next. (01:13:28)
1 hr 19 min