Key Skills for a Business Development and Strategic Marketing Director at Mintz
For a role like Director of Business Development and Strategic Marketing, "lifelong learning" and curiosity are key, but David emphasizes that "truly listening" and being present in conversations are the biggest skills for success in any career. Success also comes from connecting the dots between what is heard and past experiences.
Lifelong Learning, Active Listening, Strategic Thinking, Communication, Networking
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David Salisbury
Director of Business Development and Strategic Marketing
Mintz
University of San Diego
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Business Management & Admin, Marketing
Law, Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Communication and Marketing
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Video Highlights
1. Lifelong learning and curiosity are essential skills for career success.
2. Asking questions and actively listening to others are crucial for understanding their needs and perspectives.
3. Connecting the dots between different pieces of information and past experiences is key to providing valuable insights and solutions.
Transcript
What skills are most important for a job like yours?
In any job, lifelong learning is essential. You should always be really curious.
It's really helped me in my career that I'm genuinely interested in what other people are doing. Asking questions and listening in my job has been essential. Being able to connect the dots with what I've heard from others has made me successful here at the firm and in my career.
The biggest skill in any career is truly listening and being present in a conversation. It's about hearing what someone is saying and then using past experiences to reference and connect the dots for them.
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