Dad Conversations

Episode 37 - Eric Knipp (VP of Systems Engineering @ Cisco)

Episode Summary

Sales Exec, Mixed Martial Artist, Author, Fitness Fanatic, Father of 1

Episode Notes

Today you'll meet Eric Knipp, a VP of Systems Engineering, MMA fighter, Author, Fitness Enthusiast, and Father. 

We discussed:

• His approach to managing a team of experienced, technical salespeople
• An incredibly embarrassing professional failure
• His workout routine
• Favorite books
• Growing up poor
• An awful grunt job as a 17-yr old
• His attitude and philosophy on life and leadership
• The joys of being a dad
• Choosing not to beat yourself up as a dad
• Why he got into MMA in his late 30's
• A good cause he is passionate about
• Writing a book on the fly in his early 20s