10/10 with Keva Dine
Wisdom from Keva Dine, CEO and Expert Creative Recruiter
Welcome to another chapter of our 10/10 series, where we engage with trailblazing leaders from various fields who are redefining leadership. We delve into their top 10 things they are looking for in a leader and the 10 things they are working on as leaders themselves. We asked them to keep these snapshots brief – rapid, accessible, and endlessly inspiring.
This time round we’re super proud to feature…
Keva Dine is the CEO and the creative industry recruitment trailblazer behind Keva Dine Agency. Keva rapidly made her mark working with Rip Curl back in 2001, igniting a career dedicated to launching hundreds of creative careers and fueling agency and brand growth. From sourcing top talent for global brands like DC Shoes and Apple to securing roles in Target's advertising and prestigious New York-based think tanks, Keva's impact is unmatched. We love Keva not only because she's the perfect example of great creative leadership but because she’s the ultimate hype woman. Endlessly cheering on colleagues, businesses, and friends from the sidelines. If you know Keva then you have someone in your corner.
Clarity
Passion
Stability
Giving a F*ck about me, the company, the mission
Steward of the brand
Responsiveness
An advocate
Trustworthiness
Reliability
Cool to be around
Clear communication
Follow-ups
Consistency
Better planning
Harnessing my creative sparks of inspo with structure and planning
Spell-checking
Following thru with my expectations
More small rewards for good jobs
More intention with poor performance— inject consequences and lessons around fails
Spending less money
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The 10/10 Series aims to show you that being a great leader isn’t rocket science. But it does require effort. And even the best are always working on it.
Lead like it matters.
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