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Scaling Salesforce Teams: Snipers, Swim Lanes & Zero Ambiguity

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What does it really take to scale a Salesforce team from 10 to 200—without chaos? In this episode of Salesforce Hiring Edge, Josh Matthews and Josh LeQuire are joined by David Kestenberg: former CIO, Salesforce transformation leader, and 5-time Dreamforce speaker. David shares hard-won lessons on hiring for trajectory, building leadership layers, and maintaining clarity and accountability—even when you're growing at warp speed. From ‘sniper’ developers to culture-building rituals, you’ll learn how to balance technical needs with human dynamics, set your managers up for success, and create systems that scale. Packed with real-world advice for tech leaders, consulting partners, and hiring managers who want to build high-performing teams the smart way.

takeaways

The vibe check is essential for ensuring team fit.
Experience plays a crucial role in assessing candidates.
Trusting managers is key to finding the right talent.
Technical skills must align with team dynamics.
The overall team vibe influences hiring decisions.
Expectations should be clear during the interview process.
A good vibe check can lead to better team cohesion.
Understanding the 'true North' is vital for alignment.
Hiring is not just about skills, but also about culture.
Effective leadership involves balancing various perspectives.

Sound Bites

"The right expectations and all of that"
"It's about the vibe of the overall team"
"I trust the managers that work under me"

interview process, vibe check, team dynamics, technical skills, hiring, management, leadership, organizational culture

Chapters

1. Vibe Check: The CIO's Perspective (00:00:00)

2. David Kestenberg's Transformation Journey (00:08:50)

3. Hiring for Growth Trajectory (00:14:00)

4. The Soul of the Sniper (00:30:09)

70 episodes

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