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Leaders Unscripted

33: Building & Leading Teams Without Functional Expertise with Edwina Johnson

Nov 14, 2023
Edwina Johnson, GM of MoneyGram Online International, shares her experience building and leading teams without functional expertise. She discusses the challenges and rewards of managing a cross-functional team, prioritizing hires, and overcoming self-doubt as a jack of all trades. The podcast also explores the complexities of compliance in the fintech industry and the power of analytical thinking in team building and leadership.
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  • Leading others doesn't require discipline expertise, as seen in Edwina Johnson's experience as COO at Alloy.
  • Cross-functional teams allow for impactful problem-solving, diverse collaboration, and a sense of teamwork.

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Leading Without Functional Expertise

Leading others does not necessarily require discipline expertise, as demonstrated by Edwina Johnson's experience as the COO of FinTech Startup Alloy.

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