Jason M. LemkinCEO, SaaStr · Co-Founder of SaaStr AI, SaaStr Fund, Adobe Sign

How to Spot a Weak VP Signs and Solutions for Effective Leadership

15 May 2024 · 0 min

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Jason M. Lemkin explains a behavioral sign of a weak VP: shifting blame to other departments (sales blames marketing, marketing blames budget, product blames engineering). He states a strong VP instead takes responsibility—owning problems even while complaining—so blaming others is a clear negative signal of weak leadership.

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