<p>In this episode, host Nils Vinje interviews guest David Karp, the Chief Customer Officer at DISQO.</p> <p><br></p> <p>They discuss the journey and transition from a VP role to the C-suite, the professional mindset and approach needed at the executive level, and the importance of fostering a constant learning attitude and authentic connections across all departments.</p> <p><br></p> <p>David emphasizes the significance of being customer-oriented, nurturing one&#39;s curiosity, and maintaining a customer-centric lens as a Chief Customer Officer.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Furthermore, he shares insights about his journey, personal anecdotes, and the valuable lesson of focusing on helping others succeed.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Podcast highlights:</p> <p>0:22 - <strong>David&#39;s Background</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p>2:38 - <strong>Creating Value for Customers and the Business</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p>5:54 - <strong>Power of Asking the Right Questions</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p>8:46 - <strong>Transitioning from VP to CCO</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p>12:56 - <strong>The Journey to Customer-Centric Leadership</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p>19:28 - <strong>Working on the Business vs. In the Business</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p>32:35 - <strong>David’s advice to himself</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p>Connect with David at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidalankarp/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidalankarp/</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>This episode is brought to you by the Leadership MBA.</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p>The Leadership MBA is a 12-week comprehensive program that will give you all the practical tools you need to become a true leader and the CEO of your career.</p> <p><br></p> <p>The product of nearly 2 decades of leadership coaching Managers, Directors, and VPs at companies like Apple and Oracle, the Leadership MBA will show you exactly how to crack the leadership code through a proven step-by-step process.</p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="https://www.leadershipmba.com/program-guide">Click here to download the Leadership MBA Program Guide</a><br></p>