The GaryVee Audio Experience Why Humility Can Make or Break Your First 6 Months
Nov 21, 2023
In this episode, Casey O'Reilly, CMO at Stuart Weitzman and former Procter & Gamble executive, shares insights on the importance of humility in the corporate world. He emphasizes how admitting what you don’t know fosters a growth mindset, especially in your first six months. The conversation touches on risk-taking in leadership, storytelling in marketing, and learning from failures. Casey also highlights the need for brands to connect authentically with consumers while embracing change to ensure long-term success.
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Humility as a Weapon
- In your first six months in a new role, admit what you don't know.
- Follow up by actively learning and taking action to demonstrate a growth mindset.
Bias for Action
- Prioritize action over endless analysis, especially in the first 90 days.
- Put things out there to learn faster and iterate.
Sandeep's Positive Approach
- Casey O'Reilly recalls a project launch where everything failed the day before.
- Her mentor, Sandeep Seth, remained positive, reframing it as a 'learning lab', which empowered the team.