Is vulnerability the new leadership superpower?
Can fractional leaders drive growth without the overhead?
What does it take to build a high-performing executive team?

In this rerelease episode of GTM News Desk, Brie Aletto, CEO of Altvia, shares why vulnerability is crucial for leadership, the rise of fractional roles, and how to build united, high-performing teams. She discusses balancing empathy with performance, how AI should enhance leadership, and the importance of trust and transparency in leading through change.

Jump into the action:

(00:00) Welcome to GTM News Desk

(01:00) Setting the stage: The rise of fractional leadership

(04:45) Balancing high performance with empathy in leadership

(08:10) Why vulnerability is the new leadership superpower

(11:15) The impact of AI on leadership dynamics and team collaboration

(14:02) Building a united executive team: When and how to step in

(17:30) How to use AI without losing the human touch in leadership

(21:45) Creating a high-performance culture with care and clarity

(25:15) The importance of building trust and transparency within teams

(28:02) Lessons from fractional leaders in growing businesses

(31:10) How to empower and retain top talent in today's competitive landscape

(34:50) Why fractional leadership works for startups and scale-ups

(38:20) Building a culture that integrates vulnerability with accountability

(42:05) The future of leadership: What’s next for high-performing teams

Connect with Brie Aletto: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brie-aletto-01bbb1b/

Headlines:

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics https://www.vantedgesearch.com/resources/blogs-articles/four-ways-fractional-leadership-is-redefining-leadership-in-a-resource-starved-world/

Produced in partnership with: https://shareyourgenius.com/

What actually moves the needle in modern B2B marketing?
How do GTM teams balance creativity with accountability?
Where does focus matter most when resources are tight and expectations are high?

We explore all of this in this episode of GTM News Desk. Courtney Sembler, Managing Partner and COO at AlignedCX, discusses how companies can transform their approach to building customer trust through education. Courtney explains why vulnerability in leadership is critical for high-performing teams, how AI can enhance human-driven education, and why certifications must deliver value to be meaningful.

Jump into the action:
(00:00) Welcome to GTM News Desk
(01:15) Setting the stage: The power of customer education in building trust
(04:30) Why vulnerability in leadership is key for high-performing teams
(08:04) Shifting from product training to value-driven education
(12:02) AI in enhancing the human-driven education
(16:01) The value of certifications: Are they still relevant today?
(19:07) Creating authentic connections with your audience through education
(22:31) How vulnerability and transparency drive stronger team dynamics
(26:01) The impact of customer education on long-term business growth
(29:03) Building a culture that prioritizes value over volume
(32:15) How to integrate AI into your customer education strategy
(36:04) Rethinking leadership: Creating a culture of continuous learning
(39:30) The future of customer education: A tool for both acquisition and retention
(46:02) The power of education in fostering genuine customer loyalty

Connect with Courtney Sembler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-sembler

Headlines:

https://chiefmartec.com/2026/01/in-2020-i-made-5-predictions-about-marketing-and-martech-for-this-decade-heres-how-theyre-going/

https://every.to/

This episode is produced in partnership with Share Your Genius

Is community the new driving force behind B2B marketing?
Can AI and human creativity work in harmony?
How can GTM teams adapt when speed, clarity, and trust are core for buyer engagement?

We discuss all of this in this episode of GTM News Desk. Jarod Greene, CMO of Vivun, discusses how the marketing landscape is shifting from volume-driven content to community-driven influence. Jarod explains why building authentic connections matters more than ever and how AI can enhance, not replace, human creativity, and why brands need to prioritize trust and clarity in their messaging.

Jump into the action:

(00:00) Welcome to GTM News Desk

(01:15) Setting the stage: AI's influence in B2B marketing

(04:30) Shifting focus from volume to community-driven engagement

(08:04) Speed, clarity, and trust: essentials for buyer engagement

(12:02) Building authenticity in a crowded digital landscape

(16:01) Peloton's community model and its lessons for B2B

(19:07) AI and human creativity: a powerful partnership in breaking through the noise

(22:31) The importance of intentional, community-driven content

(26:01) The rise of people-first media: moving beyond channels

(29:03) Uniting marketing, sales, and content teams

(32:15) The role of vulnerability and leadership in fostering strong teams

(36:04) How B2B marketers can adapt to rapidly changing buyer behaviors

(39:30) The impact of AI in content creation and demand generation

(46:02) The future of marketing & balancing human connection

Connect with Jarod Greene: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jarodgreene/

Headlines: https://www.growth-memo.com/p/10-seo-marketing-and-tech-predictions

This episode is produced in partnership with Share Your Genius

Are AI search tools changing how buyers discover solutions, or are we just seeing the early signals? Is SEO still a dependable channel, or is it turning into something entirely different?
How should GTM teams think about influence when clicks no longer tell the full story?

We get into all of that in this episode of GTM News Desk. Nigel Stevens, CEO of Organic Growth Marketing, unpacks the shift from keyword-based search to prompt-driven discovery and explains why AI engines reward brands that show clear expertise across the web. He walks through how teams can understand visibility inside AI assistants, why sentiment from third-party sources matters more than it used to, and what a modern measurement model looks like when attribution gets messy.

Jump into the action:

(00:00) Welcome to GTM News Desk

(01:58) AI Search and the New G2 Buyer Behavior Report

(07:44) Nobody in B2B Wants More AI Slop

(12:34) Nigel’s unconventional path into SEO and growth work

(13:58) What the new search environment means for GTM teams

(18:09) Prompts are the new entry point for discovery

(21:53) Influence over clicks and what it means for attribution

(25:05) How agents and AI systems interpret websites

(29:53) Rethinking content depth for people and AI

(35:55) The future of ads inside AI search engines

Connect with Nigel Stevens: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigel-stevens-67218068/

This episode is sponsored by ZoomInfo and produced in partnership with Share Your Genius

Can marketing and sales really operate as one team rather than in parallel?
Are B2B leaders actually hungry for more automation, or are they feeling overloaded by it?
What does a partnership between marketing and sales look like when deals are on the line?

We get into all of it in this episode of GTM News Desk. Ellen Rataj, VP of Sales at EasyLlama, opens up about simplifying the sales motion, creating a pipeline with intention, and building trust across teams. She also breaks down what thoughtful outreach really means today, why the messenger matters, and the role enablement plays in helping reps navigate constant change.

Jump into the action:

(00:00) Welcome to GTM News Desk

(00:38) Why marketing and sales work better as one team

(06:04) What B2B teams are getting wrong about automation

(09:56) Ellen Rataj on pipeline creation and outreach that lands

(13:47) Simple sales motions that create more momentum

(17:41) Why alignment starts with shared responsibility

(20:27) Rethinking enablement for today’s buyer

(23:26) Leading teams through change with clarity and intent

To hear Ellen’s perspective on using transparency to speed up decisions, building trust through shared context, and what real GTM maturity could look like inside a revenue team, check out the extended conversation on TACK Insider: https://tackinsider.com/

Connect with Ellen Rataj: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellenrataj/

This episode is sponsored by ZoomInfo and produced in partnership with Share Your Genius

Why do so many B2B sales motions still feel stuck?

If buyers say they want partnerships, why do so few deals feel like one?

And what happens when every team aligns around delivering real value instead of pitching it?

That’s the conversation on this episode of GTM News Desk. Ryan Schultz, CEO of DIVACS, joins Mark and Rachel to discuss why most companies lose sight of value after the deal is signed — and how to fix it. He talks about building trust between sales and customer success, why acronyms won’t save your process, and how to turn renewal into a continuous value story.

Jump into the action:

(00:00) Welcome to GTM News Desk

(01:28) Why B2B sales still miss the mark on value

(09:05) Nobody in B2B wants more AI SDRs

(13:00) Meet Ryan Schultz, Founder and CEO of DIVACS

(15:01) Why most sales teams fail to align on value

(19:46) Turning features into stories that prove ROI

(24:12) When the product stands in the way of showing value

(27:10) How to teach teams to sell with value

(29:34) The difference between value, outcomes, and impact

(32:33) Building a shared language of value across go-to-market teams

Connect with Ryan Schultz: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanmaschultz/

This episode is sponsored by ZoomInfo and produced in partnership with Share Your Genius

Can customer obsession really drive sustainable growth, or is it just a buzzword?
Is your team aligned to create a seamless customer experience?
How do you turn data into actionable insights for better customer journeys?

In this episode of GTM News Desk, Kirsty O’Sullivan, SVP of Customer Experience at ZoomInfo, shares her insights on the power of customer obsession in driving growth. She discusses how aligning sales, marketing, and customer success teams can create a unified customer journey, why data plays a crucial role, and how fostering a customer-first culture is key to long-term success. Don’t miss Kirsty’s proven strategies for building lasting customer relationships that lead to tangible, measurable impact.

Our sources from today’s headlines:

• Top 11 B2B Marketing Case Studies [2025]
• AI Voiced audio recaps “how do we feel about this?” (example)
• Chelsea Castle’s LinkedIn post

This episode is sponsored by ZoomInfo and produced in partnership with Share Your Genius

Can event-led growth truly drive growth or merely serve as another acronym?

Are B2B buyers asking for yet another framework to learn?

What does it mean to capture revenue in the room at events?

We cover all of it in this episode of GTM News Desk. Steph Pennell, founder of The Event Critic, shares why events need to be planned around immovable dates, how brands can choose between booths and ancillary plays. And what speed to lead looks like when event buzz converts into pipeline.

Jump into the action:
(00:00) Welcome to GTM News Desk
(01:11) Event-led growth and why ELG matters
(06:56) HubSpot’s Loop Marketing and missed opportunities
(10:33) Nike’s “Why Do It?” slogan and brand consistency
(13:23) Rethinking trade shows and capitalizing differently
(15:34) Why tentpole events shape strategy while people drive impact
(18:32) Choosing between booths, dinners, and ancillary events
(25:13) Speed to lead + turning buzz into ROI

To hear Steph’s perspective on why large trade shows need to evolve, how to evaluate which events are worth your time, and the principles behind building meaningful in-room connections, check out the extended conversation on TACK Insider: https://tackinsider.com/

Connect with Steph Pennell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theeventcritic/

Produced in partnership with: https://shareyourgenius.com/