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Google’s “Wolverine” is now a $100M+ CEO
Keith Rabkin, CEO of PandaDoc, is one of the few leaders I’ve met who can bridge the gap between "big-tech discipline and scrappy underdog grit".
At Google, Keith was one of only 25 people (out of thousands of geniuses) to win the "Great Manager Award."
His secret isn't just a high IQ; it's what he calls the "Wolverine Mindset" .
It’s a relentless, "never-give-up" grit that focuses on one thing: obliterating roadblocks so the team can win.
Our conversation forced me to rethink my own leadership style, especially how much time I spend clearing roadblocks versus just setting direction.
Three ways Keith has lived the Wolverine mindset:
- How the best "strategic" leaders get into the details to accelerate progress.
- Why Keith left the safety of a global giant (Adobe) to hunt for survival in the trenches.
- The controversial move he made that instantly drove 5x profitability.
Question: Are we overvaluing "vision" and undervaluing raw determination?
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Google’s “Wolverine” is now a $100M+ CEO
Keith Rabkin, CEO of PandaDoc, is one of the few leaders I’ve met who can bridge the gap between "big-tech discipline and scrappy underdog grit".
At Google, Keith was one of only 25 people (out of thousands of geniuses) to win the "Great Manager Award."
His secret isn't just a high IQ; it's what he calls the "Wolverine Mindset" .
It’s a relentless, "never-give-up" grit that focuses on one thing: obliterating roadblocks so the team can win.
Our conversation forced me to rethink my own leadership style, especially how much time I spend clearing roadblocks versus just setting direction.
Three ways Keith has lived the Wolverine mindset:
- How the best "strategic" leaders get into the details to accelerate progress.
- Why Keith left the safety of a global giant (Adobe) to hunt for survival in the trenches.
- The controversial move he made that instantly drove 5x profitability.
Question: Are we overvaluing "vision" and undervaluing raw determination?
-----
Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben Fanning
Speaking and Training inquires
Subscribe to my Youtube channel

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