S5E7: Dara Treseder, MBA '14: "If You Stand For Everything, You Stand For Nothing."
Jun 6, 2022
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Dara Treseder, Peloton's head of marketing, talks about the importance of brand purpose and clear values. They discuss the challenges and opportunities of social media for brands. They also share their journey of identity and emphasize the importance of authenticity and representation.
Clarity on purpose and core values is essential for brands to stand out in a crowded market.
Being authentic and staying true to one's personal values is crucial for success in the professional world.
Having a strong support network and mentors can greatly contribute to one's career growth and development.
Deep dives
Dara Truseda's Journey as a Black Woman in Business
Dara Truseda, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Marketing, Communications and Membership at Peloton, discusses her career as a black woman in business and the challenges she faces
The Importance of Being Authentic and True to Yourself
Dara emphasizes the significance of staying true to oneself and not compromising personal values and beliefs in the professional world
The Impact of Mentors and Support Systems
Dara highlights the role of mentors and support systems in her journey, emphasizing the importance of having a strong support network
Balancing Work and Family Life
Dara shares her perspective on achieving harmony rather than balance between work and family life, and the importance of prioritizing what matters most to her family
Navigating Challenges and Taking Action
Dara discusses the challenges of being a leader and an advocate for racial justice and gender equity, and emphasizes the importance of taking action and staying true to one's values
"If you talk about and comment on everything, your voice becomes background noise ... It's important [for brands] to be clear what matters most to us and why. What's our purpose? Why do we exist?"
In this episode of View From The Top, the podcast, Dara Treseder, MBA '14, Peloton's global head of marketing, communications, and membership discusses how she found her purpose as a leader and why the journey to success is not linear. "Remember no matter how high you are, be humble. No matter how low you are, be hopeful," she says.
This podcast is drawn from Stanford GSB's speaker series in which prominent leaders from around the world join MBA students for a conversation on effective leadership, core values, and lessons learned throughout their career.