What can taking bets teach us about leadership?
In this debut episode of The Standup, Brave Bets Founder Jackie Yeaney reflects on how her ability to recover after unexpected bumps in the road and her willingness to step out of her comfort zone have defined her career. From a bold professional pivot at Delta Air Lines to mentoring unconventional hires at Tableau, Jackie has led the way with resilience. But it’s not all about the professional wins. Jackie also shares times her career took a back seat to her family life, crystallizing her philosophy that you can have it all, but perhaps not all at once, and certainly not without taking a few brave bets.
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
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