GrowthQ Community, join us for an inspiring episode of the Dear Future CRO Podcast with Rhonda Henley, Vice President of America's Partner Sales at Cisco. Rhonda shares valuable insights from her remarkable career journey, discussing the importance of setting clear expectations, seeking feedback, and understanding what success looks like in a new role. She also delves into daily routines, productivity hacks, and the significance of accountability and staying true to oneself. Rhonda's candid reflections on missed opportunities and the constant pursuit of learning and growth offer powerful lessons for anyone navigating their career path. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Rhonda's experiences and wisdom. Head over to the Dear Future CRO Podcast powered by GrowthQ to catch the full episode now!


Rhonda's Bio: Rhonda Henley is the Vice President of Americas Partner Sales at Cisco, leading partners across the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. Her team is focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences and driving growth through strategic partnerships. Prior to her current role, Rhonda held various leadership positions within Cisco's Global Partner & Routes to Market Sales Organization. Before joining Cisco, she worked in sales, services, and operations at AT&T and Lucent Technologies. Rhonda holds a Master of Science in Organizational Development from American University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Maryland. She is passionate about developing early-in-career talent and invests in coaching and mentoring both within Cisco and through community organizations.

Timestamp Topics

00:00 Professional admiration with a touch of restraint.

05:22 Moved to IBM, pivotal role in leadership.

09:33 Be clear on expectations; seek feedback.

10:34 Prioritize tasks, set clear expectations, and listen.

14:09 Prioritize partner and customer issues for growth.

19:39 Focus on business, not just working in it.

23:06 Expressing conviction, refusing to downplay past experiences.

23:55 Opportunities arise to learn and grow.

27:02 Sales leadership team learning from exposure and experience.

30:22 Future CRO, always choose improvement over bitterness.

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