Best Manager Ever: Lauren Rhode - Grit, Teamwork & Humility

Lauren Rhode is the VP of Sales at Webflow, and she’s had several interesting chapters to her career. Lauren got her start in public service, working at the Department of Defense. She also played on the national rugby team, and traveled around the world competing for Team USA. She started her tech career in product, before discovering her knack for sales. She has held prior roles at Bablestreet (formerly Vertical Knowledge) and Anaplan.

Lauren's direct reports describe her as a hardworking and empathetic leader. She is known as a “machine”, while also fostering a positive team culture where everyone feels valued and supported.

In this episode, show creator and Fort Light founder Annie Riley sits down with Lauren, and they cover:

• Dealing with leadership transitions in scaling companies 
• How to show up deliberately in virtual interactions
• Empowering teams with optimistic realism
• Managing your time and schedule intentionally as a leader

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