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The Path with Ryan Roslansky

The leadership philosophy that took Cynt Marshall from AT&T exec to basketball team CEO

Oct 18, 2023
Former AT&T executive Cynt Marshall shares her journey from corporate leader to basketball team CEO. Topics include lateral career moves, turning down promotions, leadership principles, and the importance of trust and deep relationships in leadership.
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  • Lateral career moves and turning down promotions can provide valuable knowledge and experience for success.
  • Staying true to oneself and standing up for values in the face of adversity is essential for personal and professional growth.

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Building a Successful Career

Sint Marshall shares her journey from growing up in a public housing project to becoming a successful executive at AT&T. She emphasizes the importance of education and taking advantage of opportunities, as well as her leadership philosophy of listening, learning, and loving the people she works with. Despite turning down promotions to gain more knowledge and experience, she excelled in multiple roles at AT&T, demonstrating the value of lateral moves in one's career.

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