Summary
In this episode of the Winning Season podcast, Lexie Mendelson shares her extensive experience in building partnerships and launching innovative products like Google Pay. She emphasizes the importance of values such as truth and loyalty in partnerships, the need for adaptability in international rollouts, and the significance of aligning diverse stakeholders. Lexie also discusses the challenges of navigating regulatory environments, the importance of modeling realistic workloads, and the value of genuine relationships in professional networks. She offers valuable advice for emerging leaders on building authentic connections and understanding the needs of others.
Takeaways
Lexie's journey spans art history to tech and finance.
Building infrastructure for new market categories is key.
Truth and loyalty are essential in partnerships.
Understanding success for all parties is crucial.
Adapt products for different markets to succeed.
Meetings enhance communication and stakeholder alignment.
Leaders should model realistic workloads for teams.
Genuine care for colleagues fosters strong relationships.
Empathy is vital in professional conversations.
Emerging leaders should focus on authentic connections.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Lexi's Journey
02:16 Connecting Career Chapters
04:27 Values-Driven Leadership
07:45 Launching Google Pay Internationally
09:58 Aligning Stakeholders for Success
12:50 Navigating Regulations in Banking
15:10 Normalizing Workloads for Team Performance
19:54 Building Authentic Relationships
22:13 Foundational Skills for Emerging Leaders
24:03 Rapid Fire Fun Questions
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