Christie Cleveland feels the inherent tension between being a rebel and being a product manager, in which a big part of the job is getting everyone aligned and "on the bus." But that tension doesn't stop her from challenging the status quo when she thinks things could be better.

"Early on in my career, I would compromise. I didn't want to rock the boat. But I would get so upset at not doing what I thought was right or not challenging things....I just got so sick of compromising."

She says Dreammakers need to get really comfortable with rejection.

Neha and Christie also discuss:

- Creating a safe space for diversity of opinion at work
- Choosing positivity
- Cultivating curiosity as the #1 way to NOT be boring
- Self compassion as the driver of success
- How success and joy intertwine

 

The Dreammakers did this all over a glass of wine: Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé

It's a light pink Champagne from a family winery that's been around since the 1800s. They're about time and quality over quantity or fast delivery. They spend time fermenting it more than a typical champagne house might and that gives it a lot of freshness. You can taste grapefruit peel, lemon, strawberries and raspberries. Christie called it "refreshing."

Other show notes:

- Freeletics - the leading provider of AI-based fitness and lifestyle coaching. 

- Christie considers anything by Run the Jewels her "Wake Up Song"
- Christie says her 19-year-old self should listen to way more Kate Bush and read The Speed of Trust by Steven Covey

- Christie recommends Umani Ronchi as some of her favorite wines.

 

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