Leading with Vision: Essential Skills for Hiring and Leading with David Dodson | Ep #94

37m · Building Better Managers · 27 Feb 11:00

In this must-listen episode of the Building Better Managers podcast, Wendy Hanson and David Dodson, a Stanford GSB luminary, delve into the art of mastering management in today's complex business environment. Discover the unexpected findings from Dodson's extensive research on market growth and investment success, and learn about the five non-negotiable skills for leading an organization to victory. From hiring to quality obsession, Dodson's insights are distilled into a practical guide for immediate application. If you're ready to elevate your leadership and make 2024 a year of unparalleled success, this episode is your starting point.

Meet David:

DAVID DODSON is on Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business faculty, where he guides students in tactical execution. He teaches one of the most sought-after courses at Stanford, and in 2023 The Economist listed his course as one of the three “hottest” courses at Stanford. He recently received the MSx Teaching Excellence Award and is a six-time speaker in the graduation Last Lecture series.

David is a frequent business commentator on CNBC and Fox News and has been published in the New York Times, Boston Globe, Fortune Magazine, Forbes, CNN, Business Insider, The Hill, Denver Post, and other publications.

In 2000 Dodson co-founded Sanku, which developed the only successful technology to fortify grains with lifesaving micronutrients in rural African mills. Sanku was listed by Fast Company as one of the “Most Innovative Companies.” Through this work, Sanku has saved and improved the lives of over five million rural families in Africa.

David's Links:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-dodson-author-investor/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davedodsonwy
Twitter: https://twitter.com/davedodson307
Website: https://daviddodsonauthor.com/

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