Clover Learning (acquired by Ascend Learning)

Chief Operating Officer

Hannah Grey VC

Venture Partner

PATHWAYos by Vector Solutions

Chief Executive Officer (acquired by Vector Solutions), Board of Directors

Edvance - Member Benefit Management in Higher Ed

Chief Operating Officer + Chief Of Staff

PresenceLearning

Chief Operating Officer (acquired by TPG & Spectrum)

Wiley

Vice President, Operations & Strategic Partnerships (acquired Ranku: Co-founder & COO)

U.S. Chamber of Commerce (Institute for a Competitive Workforce)

Senior Director of Education Policy

Minnesota Chamber of Commerce

➥ Recognized as "Business Leader in Public Policy" by Capitol Report/Politics in Minnesota

Education & Healthcare Lobbyist

CEO at Transeo 🔹 On a mission to close the skills gap by unlocking work-based learning opportunities for all 🔹 Innovative & Entrepreneurial COO (2x Exited) 🔹 Bridging Education to Workforce

Cecilia Retelle Zywicki is an experienced executive with a proven track record of driving transformative growth in the EdTech and HealthTech sectors. Expertise in defining and implementing strategies accelerating revenue and profit within highly competitive markets. Proven leader with a history of delivering exceptional outcomes, including multiple successful exits.

Cecilia is the COO of Clover Learning, overseeing all aspects of operations, including partnerships, customer success, customer support, finance, legal, and operational efficiency. She is adept at building high-performing teams, fostering collaborative environments, and maximizing operational efficiency to achieve ambitious growth objectives.

Cecilia has extensive experience leading technology-driven companies, focusing on developing and delivering innovative solutions in the healthcare and education sectors. She has demonstrated her ability to navigate complex business development transactions, including strategic acquisitions.

Passionate about upskilling the workforce and connecting education with real-world opportunities. Proven ability to scale enrollment and develop and implement online learning platforms. As a leader, she fosters a collaborative and supportive environment where team members are empowered to contribute their unique talents and achieve their full potential.

JD from the University of Denver and a BS and M.Ed. in Education from the University of Minnesota.

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Helping Overwhelmed Managers Become Impactful Leaders - Faster | Mom, Entrepreneur & MGMT Co-Founder

Hi I’m Marsden.

Mom. Wife. Entrepreneur.

Building a modern “Mom & Pop Shop”: Co-Founding MGMT with my husband Dave Kline.

You might be asking yourself, “Marsden, what do you mean when you say Mom & Pop Shop”?

It’s simple really.

For the years, myself and my husband have dedicated ourselves to a singular goal:

To help leaders become the best versions of themselves through proven management tactics for leading high-performing teams.

Creating something that we wish that we’d had as leaders earlier in our careers.

And to do that we knew that needed the following ingredients:

✅ Hustle
✅ Shared vision for a business AND family life
✅ Joy: If you know us, we laughed at/with one another
✅ A product shaped by years of hands-on experience
✅ A commitment to connecting with each person who walks in

The ingredients that make a modern “Mom & Pop shop”.

And with our combined 30+ years of leadership experience working for big names such as: Google, Moody’s, Goldman Sachs & Bridgewater Associates ↴

We saw the common problems managers and leaders were facing. 

And knew that we had the tools to create something that not only helped leaders, but transformed the way that they worked.

And that’s exactly what we’ve built with MGMT.

Today: We have over 1000 alums from our MGMT Accelerator & MGMT Fundamentals course.

And that number just keeps growing.

From new leaders, to those with years of experience, we’ve helped countless individuals:

→ Overcome common management challenges
→ Develop your Management OS's CODE (Coach, Operate, Delegate & Engage).
→ Refine their leadership Decision-Making System tailored to your individual approach.

The next leader we help could be you.

If you’re looking to change the way you manage your high-performing team in 2025, hit the follow button! ☝️

Or better yet, shoot me a DM 📥

Marsden Kline

It's easy to talk about being relentless.

But what does it look like?

I've watched this countless times since last night.
I've shown it to my kids.

You don't need to be a football fan to appreciate this.

Watch Cowboys rookie Alijah Clark (#30).
He never gives up.

Result?
Turnover.
Cowboys ball.

A lot is written about
↳ Actions over words
↳ Showing up for your team
↳ Finding a way, not an excuse

But this is what it actually looks like.

Clark wasn't drafted.

He was cut, resigned, and earned his way onto the field.

No guarantees. 
Just hustle.

Leadership isn't about your title.

It's about your effort
When no one expects you to give more.

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Attention is Currency

Your quiet presence speaks volumes.

You could choose to watch the recording.

What does it say when something is so important, 
you prioritize being there?

Uncommon effort stands out.

Drake Maye was a coveted high school football recruit.
There are 100s of hours of tape on his performance.

Anyone can watch those.

But what sort of football coach shows up to watch him play basketball?
One who leads differently.

In a world of endless distractions,
Give others your undivided attention.

We can all learn from this.

How did you show up this week?
• Camera on in the optional meeting?
• Fully present in that 1:1?
• Thoughtful dinner conversations?

Think about your best boss.
Think about your best teacher.
Think about your best mentor.

What do they have in common?
They showed up.
They paid attention.

So did it work out?

Maye initially committed to Alabama.
Then chose UNC to stay closer to home.
Alabama had recruited another quarterback, too.

And that's the deeper lesson:
The best leaders show up anyway.

Without guarantee.
Without condition.
Without immediate return.

Because this investment isn't transactional.
It's about being fully present:

Your attention says:

"I believe in your potential."

Not simply:

"I believe in what you can do for me."

The return on your time isn't certain.

Show up anyway.
Be present anyway.
Invest anyway.

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11 Subtle Lessons Hiding in Plain Sight

(small shifts to go from good to great)

Thoughtful Visuals by Drex (on X)

1. Nobody Is Thinking About You

❌ Frozen by imaginary judgment
✅ Acting while others hesitate
→ Write your own story

2. Revel in Invisible Work

❌ Waiting for external validation
✅ Building excellence in private moments
→ Put in reps before the sun rises

3. Energy Flows Where Attention Goes

❌ Inviting all the distractions
✅ Deliberate attention drives progress
→ Care enough to mute the noise

4. You Have More Time Than You Think

❌ Constant grazing absorbs days
✅ Strategic sprints, meaningful rest
→ Work like a lion

5. Create More Than You Consume

❌ Endless scrolling steals focus
✅ Taking action builds futures
→ Ship something

6. There Is Progress In Stillness

❌ Fighting natural cycles
✅ Using quiet seasons to prepare
→ Anticipate the storm and build for it

7. Fear Lives In Your Head

❌ Letting doubt define limits
✅ Welcome, imposter syndrome
→ You can just do things

8. Consistently Reliable > Occasionally Extraordinary

❌ Chasing perfect moments
✅ Building daily habits
→ Never bet against someone who keeps showing up

9. Safe Rarely Writes Stories

❌ Ignoring the cost of comfort
✅ Taking calculated risks
→ Expect growth to feel uncomfortable

10. Your Worry Weighs You Down

❌ Bracing for the worst
✅ Trusting in possibility
→ Make things work out

11. In This Story, You Save Yourself

❌ Playing small
✅ Embracing your potential
→ Leap

Which lesson made you pause?

It's easy to read and nod along.

But growth starts with that uncomfortable truth:
Your choices create your bottlenecks.

Time to tackle one.

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11 Subtle Lessons Hiding in Plain Sight

A KPI from last week: 0.

Zero playoff games missed.

Dave and I are partners in all things.

Parents, co-founders.
Carpool drivers, cooks.

There are endless shiny objects.
It's easy to covet someone else's success.

But, for us, one sentence quiets the noise:

"Remember what we are playing for."

Present for our partners. 
Present for our kids.

Ideas in the attached carousel were built over time.

Scribbled on whiteboards
Revisuted on long walks.
Sited at the end of long days

A few principles of a new playbook
(swipe throuhg the carousel for the full list):

Listen for the "Hell Yes"
↳ Stop grinding through other people's priorities
↳ Maximize time spent in your flow state

Prioritize Family Connection
↳ Stop saying, "I'll find time once I'm done"
↳ Default to "yes" when you are asked to play

Find Your Zone of Genius
↳ Stop getting rewarded for easy work you hate
↳ Start doubling down on what lights you up

Gift others your Undivided Attention
↳ Stop drifting into "what's next"
↳ Start being fully where your feet are

What's on your scoreboard?
What should be?

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10 Full Life Metrics

There are two types of managers we remember.

The person who built you up.
And the one who broke you down.

One accelerated your career.
One crushed your confidence.

Each leader has their own style.
Here's how to be remembered for all the right reasons:

Courage: Own Their Failures
↳ Their first response to failure: "That's on me"
↳ Their second response: "Here's what we'll fix"
↳ Their consistent message: "We learn and grow"

Purpose: Care Enough to Be Clear
↳ They replace confusion with direction
↳ They make the implicit explicit
↳ They'd rather be clear than comfortable

Vision: Hold High Standards
↳ They don't negotiate with mediocrity
↳ They know potential grows at the edge of comfort
↳ They make excellence feel achievable

Leadership: Make Order From Chaos
↳ They don't just survive chaos - they simplify it
↳ They build systems that scale
↳ They create calm in complexity

Foresight: Proactively Anticipate What's Needed
↳ They see around corners
↳ They prevent fires, not just fight them
↳ They play chess while others play checkers

Character: Never Compromise Values
↳ They choose right over easy
↳ They live their standards daily
↳ They show integrity isn't situational

Recognition: Give Credit to Those Who Earned It
↳ They shine spotlights, not take them
↳ They celebrate progress, not just outcomes
↳ They make success visible

Wisdom: Balance Accountability & Understanding
↳ High standards + deep empathy
↳ Push for growth + provide support
↳ Drive results + develop people

We remember great managers like coaches.

They saw your potential before you did.

Who accelerated your career?
Tag them. 
Thank them.

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