My guest today is Dave Kline.
David led teams at Bridgwater for 20+ years, working directly with billionaire Ray Dalio. Since then, he’s coached 1000s of leaders through his course and newsletter.
We spoke about:
- His journey from leader to solopreneur
- How to manage up well
- How to delegate and help others grow
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Timestamps:
(00:00) The #1 mistake that new managers make
(01:40) Top lesson from working with Ray Dalio
(04:25) Dave's journey from leader to solopreneur
(09:36) How to manage up without screwing up
(14:42) Asking for constructive feedback the right way
(19:01) Taking a strategic approach to getting promoted
(25:39) Why you should create a personal brand at your company
(26:18) The importance of delegating until it hurts
(30:29) Managing high and low performers
(35:16) A personal story of when harsh feedback forced Dave to grow
Where to find Dave:
Newsletter: https://mgmt.beehiiv.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidkline/
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