Inside Money20/20 and building a culture of safety and collaboration W/ Danny Levy
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An episode taken from a podcast I did with Joe Cutler for his podcast Hiring and Inspiring: In todays episode I catch up with Danny Levy, Managing Director of Money20/20.We discuss his role and the experience as well as highlights and successes of the Money20/20 Asia launch. Danny shares his passion for leadership and the importance of understanding and supporting team members. He emphasizes the value of creating a culture of safety and learning from failure. Danny's leadership style is focused on meeting individuals where they are and helping them develop and reach their potential. The conversation explores the importance of taking action on ideas, being open to failure, and the role of leadership in supporting and guiding teams. It emphasizes the need to own ideas and see them through, rather than just talking about them. The conversation also highlights the value of having a support network that challenges and provides constructive criticism. It concludes with a discussion on the importance of work-life balance and the definition of success.Takeaways Danny emphasizes the importance of understanding and supporting team members in leadership roles. Creating a culture of safety and learning from failure is crucial for team development. Leaders should meet individuals where they are and help them develop and reach their potential. Taking action on ideas is crucial for progress and success. Failure is a natural part of the process and should not deter individuals from trying new things. Leadership involves supporting and guiding teams, helping them navigate through proof of concepts and providing a sounding board for ideas. Having a support network that challenges and provides constructive criticism is essential for personal and professional growth. Maintaining a work-life balance and spending quality time with family is an important aspect of success. Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background03:30 Creating a Festival-like Experience at Money2020 Events07:40 Supportive and Development-focused Leadership10:53 Embracing Failure as a Learning Opportunity15:43 Understanding the Different Departments and Roles19:34 The Challenges and Rewards of Building a Business and Leading a Team22:47 Creating a Culture of Action and Fearlessness27:31 Encouraging Action and Accountability30:36 Surrounding Yourself with Challenging Voices37:30 Working on the Business, Not Just in the Business42:22 Defining Success: Challenges and Family TimeCheck out Danny below:https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-levy/This episode is in partnership with Recview:https://recview.co/
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