Sydney Sloan

market advisor @scalevp. former CMO @G2 @Drata @Salesloft, @Alfresco, @Adobe OG. mentor. proud mom. genuinely curious.

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@G2dotcom @CynjaChaseC @Whizlabs @DrataHQ congratulates you @CynjaChaseC !! 👏👏👏

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I DIDN'T THINK IT WOULD TAKE ME 8 MONTHS TO FIND A JOB.

35 companies engaged
109 interviews (not counting recruiter calls!)
Announcement coming next week!

This is what I’ve learned.

1. The first interview with the CEO is no longer about getting to know…https://t.co/dvTYcv1Qbo

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EVERYONE IS EXPEIENCING HIGHER CHURN. SO WHAT DO YOU DO??

40% annual customer churn is bad. But it also means 60% of your customers are successful. Figure out which segments work and align 100% of your future customer acquisition with those segments.…https://t.co/jOZg00fnBh

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This whole flexible work from anywhere model sure has it’s perks!

#worklife #palmtrees 🌴 https://t.co/m2mxn56d33

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Great list of useful tips + insights on how to write good prompts for #chatgpt

I personally have found #4 extremely useful! https://t.co/zbf2xPTM2P

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THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS FAILURE. ONLY GROWTH.

Watch it. Trust me it’s worth it. https://t.co/incMhAqkLI

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THE KEY IS NOT TO PRIORITIZE WHAT'S ON. YOUR SCHEDULE, BUT TO SCHEDULE YOUR PRIORITIES.

At least once a. year I blow up my calendar and start over.

Springtime is a great time to do that.

Review all the 1:1's that get added and then pile up. Do you…https://t.co/EPUKo1LUx8

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I THINK AI NEEDS A REBRAND.

Instead of “artificial” intelligence, consider “assisted” intelligence.

#ai #brandidentity

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IT’S SERIOUS <BUDGET> CRUNCH TIME.  SO WHAT TO DO?

Last week the Scale Venture Partners Advisory Network got together to talk about this very topic.

1. Double down on what’s worked.  Yes, that means invest more!

Continue to invest in the things that y…https://t.co/0isMyFiFyE

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@OutgrowCo Equity in the workplace to me is ensuring you're giving everyone the ability to participate. As leaders we need to make sure we're opening doors for others and creating space for everyone to be heard.

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In the twitterverse AI is taking over the world, in the real world the state of the art is building robots that can pick up parcels and place them on a conveyor belt. Announcing our investment in @PlusOneRobotics @scalevp
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I had a great time with the DEMAND Community

So many great questions!

1. Make sure to raise your hand to expose yourself to leadership opportunities.

2. Overwhelm yourself with information on your first 30 days on the job!

3. Always be learning!…https://t.co/KB2Z1s1XTe

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FOCUS IS MY FAVORITE F WORD!

Tis the season of annual planning and company kickoffs. The current macro environment is uncertain, yet companies are working hard to motivate their teams and set targets for the year ahead.

I’ve had a few conversations w…https://t.co/eKz0DcmtJX

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LOVE a good AMA! https://t.co/J88owNjb9W

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This session is relevant to all leaders looking into next year’s budget knowing things are different. You need to make smart investments and choices, ensuring short term slashes don’t hurt your long term prospects. I’m attending for sure! https://t.co/BYS9qagrUK

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GIVING CRITICAL FEEDBACK IS HARD FOR BOTH OF THE PEOPLE IN THE CONVERSATION.

I’ve learned a few lessons of the years that can help you prepare...

1. Write down what you want to say and read it aloud, or read it to someone. Refine it. The less words the…https://t.co/GnJDEPN2NO

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CLOSED WON TO GO LIVE IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PHASE OF THE BUYER JOURNEY.

Eliminate hand offs by bringing your post sales team earlier in the sales process.

Pay sales team when customers go live!

Establish new relationships and run marketing plays to…https://t.co/x9JEBQ7VXy

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INVESTING IN (YOUR) BRAND IS A LONG TERM EFFORT, THAT PAYS OFF!

This is the 3rd year I’ll be hosting a “huddle” workshop for members of Women in Revenue !

The sessions are designed to help women discover their passion and how they can focus on building…https://t.co/YYwmU1swUt

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WOULD YOU RATHER BE LED OR MANAGED?

Think about it.

If your boss says “I’m your manager” how does that make you feel?
- directed
- disempowered
- micromanaged

How about if they said “It’s my pleasure to be your leader!”
- inspired
- appreciated
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IT’S OKAY TO HAVE THE LAST WORD! 👏👏

Just as long as you didn’t take the first and middle sections too!

Listening is learning.

Summarizing what other people say by showing you were listening is a powerful skill!