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<p>In this episode of <strong>Hire Learning</strong>, host <strong>Oz Rashid</strong> sits down with <strong>Lin Cherry</strong>, a powerhouse executive with experience as Chief Legal Officer and Chief People Officer in fast-growing tech and media companies. From her early days at MySpace to building high-impact legal and HR teams at Wiseline, Lin shares a career filled with bold transitions, leadership insights, and instinct-led decision-making.</p><br><p>🔥 Topics Covered:</p><ul><li>The surprising connection between legal strategy and people leadership</li><li>What she learned at MySpace during the Facebook takeover</li><li>The Reed Hastings quote that changed how she viewed media</li><li>How startups should think about building culture at scale</li><li>The real impact of trusting your gut during hiring decisions</li><li>Why she values athletes and first-job hustle when building teams</li><li>Tips for creating aligned, global cultures across multiple time zones</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Timestamps:</p><br><p>0:00 - Intro: Meet Lin Cherry</p><p> 2:12 - New Year’s Resolutions &amp; Family Reflections</p><p> 4:45 - From CLO to CPO: How Legal Led to People Leadership</p><p> 7:18 - Legal Strategy Meets People-Centric Culture</p><p> 9:44 - Why Wiseline Handpicked Lin to Lead HR</p><p> 13:06 - Lessons from MySpace vs. Facebook: Tech &amp; UX</p><p> 17:48 - Reed Hastings’ Quote That Nailed Media’s Future</p><p> 20:55 - Why Tech Companies Win at Content Distribution</p><p> 25:34 - Creating HR &amp; Legal Harmony in Startups</p><p> 28:56 - Lin’s Hiring Philosophy: Mindset &gt; Skillset</p><p> 32:12 - What First Jobs Teach You About Grit</p><p> 35:47 - A Memorable Interview Mistake</p><p> 38:18 - Creating a Great Candidate Experience</p><p> 41:05 - Best Hire She Ever Made—And Why</p><p> 43:22 - Wicked, Hamilton &amp; Content That Changes Perception</p><p> 45:39 - Book Recommendation: Amy Edmondson on Failure</p><p> 47:30 - Advice to Her 20-Year-Old Self</p><p> 49:12 - Florida Speed Round: Food, Travel, and Disney Picks</p><p> 53:15 - Wrap-Up &amp; Final Thoughts</p><br><p>Plus, Lin reflects on the biggest lesson she’d give her 20-year-old self: <strong>trust your instincts—even when you're the only woman in the room.</strong></p><br><p>🎯 Whether you're in HR, legal, or leadership, this episode will give you an edge in building smarter, more human-centric teams.</p><br><p>🔗 Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube!</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Hire Learning with Oz Rashid

MSH International, LLC

Trust Your Instincts: Building Culture, Teams & Career Success with Lin Cherry

APR 3, 202541 MIN
Hire Learning with Oz Rashid

Trust Your Instincts: Building Culture, Teams & Career Success with Lin Cherry

APR 3, 202541 MIN

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<p>In this episode of <strong>Hire Learning</strong>, host <strong>Oz Rashid</strong> sits down with <strong>Lin Cherry</strong>, a powerhouse executive with experience as Chief Legal Officer and Chief People Officer in fast-growing tech and media companies. From her early days at MySpace to building high-impact legal and HR teams at Wiseline, Lin shares a career filled with bold transitions, leadership insights, and instinct-led decision-making.</p><br><p>🔥 Topics Covered:</p><ul><li>The surprising connection between legal strategy and people leadership</li><li>What she learned at MySpace during the Facebook takeover</li><li>The Reed Hastings quote that changed how she viewed media</li><li>How startups should think about building culture at scale</li><li>The real impact of trusting your gut during hiring decisions</li><li>Why she values athletes and first-job hustle when building teams</li><li>Tips for creating aligned, global cultures across multiple time zones</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Timestamps:</p><br><p>0:00 - Intro: Meet Lin Cherry</p><p> 2:12 - New Year’s Resolutions &amp; Family Reflections</p><p> 4:45 - From CLO to CPO: How Legal Led to People Leadership</p><p> 7:18 - Legal Strategy Meets People-Centric Culture</p><p> 9:44 - Why Wiseline Handpicked Lin to Lead HR</p><p> 13:06 - Lessons from MySpace vs. Facebook: Tech &amp; UX</p><p> 17:48 - Reed Hastings’ Quote That Nailed Media’s Future</p><p> 20:55 - Why Tech Companies Win at Content Distribution</p><p> 25:34 - Creating HR &amp; Legal Harmony in Startups</p><p> 28:56 - Lin’s Hiring Philosophy: Mindset &gt; Skillset</p><p> 32:12 - What First Jobs Teach You About Grit</p><p> 35:47 - A Memorable Interview Mistake</p><p> 38:18 - Creating a Great Candidate Experience</p><p> 41:05 - Best Hire She Ever Made—And Why</p><p> 43:22 - Wicked, Hamilton &amp; Content That Changes Perception</p><p> 45:39 - Book Recommendation: Amy Edmondson on Failure</p><p> 47:30 - Advice to Her 20-Year-Old Self</p><p> 49:12 - Florida Speed Round: Food, Travel, and Disney Picks</p><p> 53:15 - Wrap-Up &amp; Final Thoughts</p><br><p>Plus, Lin reflects on the biggest lesson she’d give her 20-year-old self: <strong>trust your instincts—even when you're the only woman in the room.</strong></p><br><p>🎯 Whether you're in HR, legal, or leadership, this episode will give you an edge in building smarter, more human-centric teams.</p><br><p>🔗 Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube!</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>