# Google's "Wolverine" to CEO (PandaDoc's CEO Keith Rabkin)

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Podcast: [Lead the Team (Top 2% of Podcasts)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/lead-the-team-top-2-of-podcasts-1064768)
Published: 2026-03-08T10:45:00+00:00
Episode link: http://www.benfanning.com/theceosessions/keith-rabkin
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## Resource

Google’s “Wolverine” is now a $100M+ CEO Keith Rabkin, CEO of PandaDoc, is one of the few leaders I’ve met who can bridge the gap between "big-tech discipline and scrappy underdog grit". At Google, Keith was one of only 25 people (out of thousands of geniuses) to win the "Great Manager Award." His secret isn't just a high IQ; it's what he calls the "Wolverine Mindset" . It’s a relentless, "never-give-up" grit that focuses on one thing: obliterating roadblocks so the team can win. Our conversation forced me to rethink my own leadership style, especially how much time I spend clearing roadblocks versus just setting direction. Three ways Keith has lived the Wolverine mindset: - How the best "strategic" leaders get into the details to accelerate progress. - Why Keith left the safety of a global giant (Adobe) to hunt for survival in the trenches. - The controversial move he made that instantly drove 5x profitability. Question: Are we overvaluing "vision" and undervaluing raw determination? ----- Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben Fanning Speaking and Training inquires Subscribe to my Youtube channel LinkedIn Instagram Twitter

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