How to Operate: Lessons in Brand, Distribution, and Leadership

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[00:02:13] – (First question) – Her call to prayer

[00:02:16] – Kat Cole on Pomp’s podcast

[00:05:20] – Her positivity lens

[00:07:59] – Applying that positivity lens in business

[00:13:34] – How to show positivity in early interactions with someone

[00:17:37] – Overview of Kat’s career

[00:21:03] – Lessons learned building brands

[00:27:11] – Changing relevance or differentiation within a brand

[00:32:34] – Keeping a brand's dominant position in people’s minds

[00:36:00] – The power of franchising and shared commitment

[00:40:50] – How her experience makes her a better investor

[00:42:55] – Lessons around distribution 

[00:46:24] – Effectively negotiating and getting your fair share in a partnership

[00:52:49] – Attributes of a brand that get Kat most excited

[00:56:34] – Transferring her brand lessons to software and tech companies

[00:59:09] – Biggest lessons in leadership she’s learned

[01:04:13] – Checking In: the power of intention, reflection, and action to be your best and help others do the same

[01:05:18] – Most effective questions in her check-ins

[01:06:29] – Personal check-ins vs professional check-ins

[01:10:44] – Balancing gratitude and ambition 

[01:14:37] – Kindest thing anyone has done for Kat