Ep. 104 Building Leadership with Jeanne Hecht, CEO & Executive Chairwoman of Lexitas

In this episode of Investors & Operators, Jordan sits down with Jeanne Hecht, CEO & Executive Chairwoman of Lexitas. 

With over 25 years of professional experience, Jeanne brings a wealth of knowledge in all things life science, pharma, and healthcare IT. In this episode, she shares the invaluable lessons she’s learned during her tenure as a board member of 17 diverse companies. Together, they discuss:

• The Management System’s Impact
• Lessons in Team Management
• A Board Member’s Role

...and so much more.

Top Takeaways

• Patterns. Insights. Action. Jeanne suggests shifting focus from 50+ data slide decks to emphasizing patterns, insights, and actionable steps during your next board presentation. Presenting these key elements allow for board members to actively contribute to problem-solving and offer valuable recommendations, fostering a more productive and collaborative meeting. 
• Know your employees strengths. Whether they excel in people-building, finance, interviewing, industry knowledge, or mentoring, aligning their strengths with appropriate job placement significantly enhances their effectiveness. Jeanne emphasizes the importance in building these connections to ensure a more successful and impactful approach when placing employees into different roles and management positions.