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<ul><li>The vibe check is essential for ensuring team fit.</li><li>Experience plays a crucial role in assessing candidates.</li><li>Trusting managers is key to finding the right talent.</li><li>Technical skills must align with team dynamics.</li><li>The overall team vibe influences hiring decisions.</li><li>Expectations should be clear during the interview process.</li><li>A good vibe check can lead to better team cohesion.</li><li>Understanding the 'true North' is vital for alignment.</li><li>Hiring is not just about skills, but also about culture.</li><li>Effective leadership involves balancing various perspectives.</li></ul> Sound Bites<ul><li>"The right expectations and all of that"</li><li>"It's about the vibe of the overall team"</li><li>"I trust the managers that work under me"</li></ul> interview process, vibe check, team dynamics, technical skills, hiring, management, leadership, organizational culture

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