Joining us today is Justin Gee to talk about success, legacy, and the values that helped him go victorious through corporate chess and lifted him up when he was at his low during the pandemic.

Justin is the CFO at Ziff Media Group. He is a creative and innovative business leader with over 22 years of experience in financial management experience. His resume is filled with huge names like PepsiCo, Wavemaker, and The Walt Disney Company, and he is passionate about building strong finance capabilities within dynamic, complex, and transformative businesses.

In this episode, we go through Justin's journey in corporate America, the lessons he learned along the way, and what challenges made him stronger. We also discuss what's truly relevant during a hiring process, the changes the pandemic imposed on how we support and lead our teams, and the improvements it caused in terms of diversity and inclusion.

Justin described his management style, how he approaches conflictive situations, and what values assisted him in navigating through tough times during the pandemic.

Some Questions I Ask:

How do you define success? (2:28)
What factors do you look for in deciding the directions you've taken to climb the ladder of success? (6:17)
How has the workplace evolved from when you started over 24 years ago to now? (11:05)

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

About Justin's view on being successful at work and at home (5:19)
Being a good storyteller is also necessary in the world of finances (9:44)
Justin talks about the changes the pandemic forced upon us (11:22)
Justin describes his management style for success (15:39)
What are the things we can do when we feel disconnected (29:44)

Resources:

Ziff Media Group website

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