CRO Okta, Steve Rowland: Identifying and Developing Future Business Leaders

Guest: Steve Rowland, Chief Revenue Officer at Okta In this episode, we cover: How Steve's upbringing informed his work ethic. (1:46) ... 'The beginning of many career pivots': Steve's first job at BMC as an inside sales rep. (5:43) ... Size, product, and leadership: What Steve evaluates in a company before deciding whether to join. (7:51) ... Curiosity, relevance and new experiences: Why (and how) Steve continues to reinvent himself and his career — and his process for analyzing risk. (12:11) ... Steve's current company, Okta, and its successful identity security software. (21:46) ... How company culture can make or break an acquisition integration — and how change can lead to positive growth. (25:26) ... Examples of the 'core DNA' Steve looks for in future leaders — and how he uncovers these unteachable qualities during job interviews. (32:26) ... Working with potential leaders on their professional development. (40:36) ... What the word grit means to Steve. (46:01)