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Published: July 20, 2023, 5 a.m.

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\\U0001f449 Check out the episode resources here: https://fellow.app/supermanagers/cristina-cordova-linear-problems-vs-side-quests-navigating-challenges-head-on/

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Every company has unique needs when it comes to growth.

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As a leader, it can be difficult to know what the next step is based on your company\\u2019s needs. Every company has its own context, problems and culture that uniquely affect what it needs to scale.

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In episode #158, Cristina shares her experience working at Stripe and Linear, focusing on how she manages company growth, unique hiring practices, and what to do when your team presents you with problems (AKA side quests).

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We also touch on work trials: what they are, how to go about executing them, and the benefits of implementing this practice within your company.

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Cristina Cordova is the Chief Operating Officer at Linear. Prior to Linear, she worked at Stripe and spent 7 years growing their Partnerships organization and leading a business unit. After Stripe, she joined Notion as Head of Platform & Partnerships, where she led their growth team focused on the self-serve business.

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Tune in to hear all about Cristina\\u2019s leadership journey and the lessons learned along the way!

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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

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[04:11] Not being vulnerable is a mistake

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[10:08] Hiring people straight out of school

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[19:30] How to respond to problems\\xa0

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[24:22] Work trials and the hiring process

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[30:00] Tips for starting teams from scratch

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[35:40] Insight into growing a team

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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

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• Connect with Cristina on LinkedIn
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