Setting Your Ego Aside for the Good of the Company with Hillary Pitts Miller (Whimsical)

Alignment is one of the most important parts of working in growth, whether it's being aligned with your company about your role or how well you connect with the new hire. Hillary Pitts Miller works the intersection of Product and Growth at Whimsical and she came to understand the power of alignment when she realized that her company wasn’t actually ready for a growth team yet.

In this episode, Hillary shares her story of setting her ego aside for the sake of the company and her transition from her marketing background into growth (and back again). Listen in for Hillary’s insights and career advice on navigating the maturing but unpredictable growth landscape.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

1. That you shouldn’t be afraid to address the elephant in the room

2. Why it’s important to take time and suss out the company culture fit, whether you’re interviewing candidates or interviewing for jobs

3. Some companies might not need a growth role as much as they think they do

Things to listen for:

[03:45] Hillary’s Growth origin story

[09:04] How to overcome a failed hire

[14:50] Navigating impostor syndrome

[17:07] How being honest builds trust

[20:50] Setting your ego aside for the company’s needs

[29:23] Advice for struggling job seekers

[30:59] How to learn if a company is for you

Resources:

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