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The Rainmaker Podcast
Stepping into leadership isn’t for the faint of heart. It's a gladiatorial arena, an unceasing battle against time, expectations, and the pressures of creating impact. For Marketers at every level, the leap from being a leader to becoming a Rainmaker – a master of self, team, role, and impact – often feels like an impossible task.
That’s where the Rainmaker Podcast comes in.
'Elevating Marketing Leaders' is not just a tagline – it's a mission. Each episode is filled with genuine, unscripted conversations with trailblazers from every corner of the business world.
These aren’t just marketers from big brands with huge budgets. These are the Marketing Leaders who have transcended the norm, overcoming obstacles and achieving the extraordinary. And inside, they’re sharing the hard-earned victories and the lessons from their struggles, giving you an insider's perspective on what it truly takes to become a Rainmaker.
We expose the conversations usually brushed under the rug and unmask game-changing strategies that are rarely discussed, like handling burnout, justifying the need for support, articulating ROI, managing 'drive-by' crises, and more.
Here you’ll find your safe space, a place where the pressures of time take a backseat, allowing you to focus on your career growth and well-being. Our goal is to inspire, providing you with the insights and tools to master your role, nurture your team, prioritize your well-being, and evolve into a career-advancing Rainmaker. Because that’s where innovation truly comes alive – at the intersection of principles, good practice, and diverse perspectives.
Are you ready to elevate, step into your fullest potential, and embrace the journey to becoming a Rainmaker?
Then join me each Wednesday for new episodes of the Rainmaker Podcast.
Let’s make it rain!
The Rainmaker Podcast
The Tiny Legacy: Redefining Success and Impact in Marketing Leadership With Michael Barber
Ever found yourself frustrated with the maze of marketing tactics? Today I'm joined by Michael Barber, and we kick things off by venting about the trials and tribulations of marketing, but what unfolds will surprise you. As we journey through the discussion, we find ourselves shedding tears, not over marketing woes, but over the essence of humanity and leadership.
Michael shares his invaluable insights on the five essential attributes required to thrive as a leader in 2024. Trust me when I say, this isn't your average leadership advice. Michael's list is a game-changer, and you won't want to miss a single word.
So be sure to tune in and grab your notepad because this episode is packed with wisdom that will leave a lasting impact on how you navigate the worlds of marketing, leadership, and humanity. Get ready to build not just any legacy, but a meaningful and enduring one. Tune in now and let's explore together with Michael Barber.
Learn more about Michael:
Michael Barber is the Head of Global Marketing at Grow Schools. Before heading there to lead the marketing team, he worked with brands like MeUndies.com, Johnson & Johnson, Church & Dwight, Hass Avocado Board, and Ithaca College. His career began at Mighty Interactive, the agency founded by Jay Baer, and then he led teams at agencies like Sitewire, Nomadic Agency, and COHN before establishing his own consultancy, Barber & Hewitt. In late 2017, barber&hewitt joined Godfrey, one of the largest B2B agencies. Michael was named one of Marketo’s Fearless 50, an award recognizing the world's top marketers driving fearless marketing and digital transformation.
Michael's Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeljamesbarber/
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