What does it take to be a people-first leader? Jackie Yeaney, former CMO of Tableau and Founder of Brave Bets, shares her journey of bold career moves, mentoring with empathy, and balancing personal and professional priorities.
In this debut episode of The Standup, Jackie explains how understanding people’s unique strengths and aspirations unlocks their potential. From rebalancing her life to support her family to seizing unexpected opportunities, Jackie reveals how small compromises have a big impact.
Key topics include:
Seeing potential where others don’t
Rebalancing priorities to support family and career
Building genuine connections for resilience and growth
Things to listen for:
(00:00) Getting to know Jackie Yeaney
(00:52) The career pivot at Delta Air Lines that made all the difference
(03:20) The value of curiosity in identifying team potential
(04:19) The role of networking in personal and professional growth
(07:09) How to create focus at work
(11:15) Resetting priorities to support the family during challenges
(14:04) The CMO who fired the whole marketing team
Resources:
Connect with Jackie
Connect with Yael
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