Seeking Wisdom with David Cancel
Drift
Want to get better every single day? Tune into Seeking Wisdom, a podcast hosted by Drift's David Cancel. You'll hear about the leadership principles that have changed his personal and professional outlook and the hard-earned lessons he's learned over his 25+ year career as a 5X startup founder.
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Dec 10, 2018 • 16min
#139: Slack Overload, Big Rocks, And Making Time For What Matters
Discover the challenges of communication overload in today's workplace, especially on platforms like Slack. The conversation emphasizes the significance of shifting to asynchronous communication to boost productivity and reduce burnout. There's also a focus on evolving workplace tools, encouraging a mindset shift towards meaningful interactions. Additionally, the importance of prioritizing 'big rocks' is highlighted, stressing the need for dedicated time to work on impactful tasks that truly matter.
Dec 5, 2018 • 8min
#Growth 1: Choosing the Metric that Matters, Pirate Metrics & Mapping Your Funnel
Dec 4, 2018 • 5min
Special Announcement: Meet the Brand New Podcast from Seeking Wisdom
Dec 3, 2018 • 15min
#138: The 3 Types of Role Models Everyone Needs In Their Career
Discover the transformative power of role models and anti-role models in your career journey. Learn how observing others can boost your personal growth and self-awareness. The podcast highlights the importance of intangible qualities in mentors and encourages deeper connections. Explore three types of role models—traditional, reverse, and anti—and their impact on decision-making. Through engaging anecdotes, find out how these insights can enhance your creativity and productivity while navigating your professional path.
Nov 30, 2018 • 40min
#Build 11: Julia Austin on the Making of a Great PM – Lessons from Harvard Business School, Digital Ocean, VMWare & Akamai
Nov 28, 2018 • 39min
#Exceptions 9: The Most Crucial Leadership Principle Most B2B Brands Miss
Nov 19, 2018 • 15min
#137: The Most Important Management Book Of All-Time
Nov 16, 2018 • 23min
#Marketing: Lessons From The High Volume Business – Scaling Hootsuite, Vidyard & Constant Contact with Steve Johnson
Nov 14, 2018 • 38min
#Exceptions 8: How First Round Capital Bet on Brand to Change the VC Industry
Nov 12, 2018 • 16min
#136: How To Become A Learning Machine (And Triple The Number Of Books You Read In 2019)
Dive into the art of becoming a ‘learning machine’ and discover the joys of continuous personal growth. Explore humorous takes on voting and the complexities of reading. Embrace flexible reading habits, like juggling multiple books and prioritizing engaging content. Learn how to extract valuable lessons without the pressure to finish. The importance of reciprocal relationships in brand engagement and teamwork is also highlighted, paired with light-hearted listener anecdotes. Get inspired to triple your reading in 2019!
