Lessons - Bridging Private Innovation With Public Problems | Keith Krach, Chairman & CEO of DocuSign

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In this episode of "Success Story: Lessons," we're joined by Keith J. Krach, former Chairman and CEO of DocuSign. Throughout the conversation, we delve into several pivotal topics:

• Leadership Lessons: Keith shares how his business experience gave him insight into China's economic threat. This shaped his perspective on the need for American leadership as a diplomat.

• The Right Fit: Keith elaborates on building the right team at the State Department to bring innovative solutions from the private sector. He highlights key appointments who helped advance his China strategy.

• Hiring Missteps: Drawing from his business background, Keith discusses the risks of focusing merely on credentials in diplomatic roles. He shares lessons on understanding different leadership mentalities.

• Growth Strategy: The discussion covers Keith's 3-pronged economic strategy - rallying allies, leveraging private sector innovation, and promoting democratic values. This drove progress countering China.

• Purpose-Driven: Keith touches on the importance of moral clarity and speaking out against human rights abuses, to amplify America's moral high ground.

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Welcome to the Success Story Podcast, hosted by entrepreneur, business executive, author, educator & speaker, Scott D. Clary (@scottdclary). On this podcast, you'll find interviews, Q&A, keynote presentations & conversations on sales, marketing, business, startups and entrepreneurship. Scott will discuss some of the lessons he's learned over his own career, as well as have candid interviews with execs, celebrities, notable figures and politicians. All who have achieved success through both wins and losses, to learn more about their life, their ideas and insights. He sits down with leaders and mentors and unpacks their story to help pass those lessons onto others through both experiences and tactical strategy for business professionals, entrepreneurs and everyone in between. To get more of the Success Story podcast, go to www.successstorypodcast.com.