I’m excited for the Yellowstone spin-off, Dutton Ranch, with Kelly Reilly and Annette Bening. As I’m saying this, I can see how giddy you are too.
I’m giddy. I was a big fan of Beth and Rip before, and now, the first time you see Kelly’s face, you’re like, “Okay, let’s go. This is it.” And then you get to see Annette Bening and Ed Harris and Cole Hauser and this incredible cast and incredible setting. The storyline for the season is really satisfying and propulsive. I’m very excited.
Let’s do some rapid fire questions. Other than “work hard,” what’s the best advice you’d give to someone starting out in this industry?
Learn how to anticipate people’s needs. An important aspect of being a good executive is learning to give people the answers before they ask the question. I’m also a very firm believer in real-time feedback. I learned that at Netflix. If something is not working, it is all about communication, transparency, and trust. Also, always return a phone call. It’s not that hard.
What’s the best money advice you’ve ever received?
Save it. My friends call me lovingly, parsimonious. I do like to spend money on things, but I’m glad my husband and I both have the same values about that. I’m not impulsive with spending.
Fill in the blank: People would be happier doing their work if ____.
They got to watch TV while doing it. I literally watch TV for a living.
If you weren’t in your current career, what would you be doing?
Maybe a psychiatrist. I will always have that in my blood and in my life, and knowing what my parents did for a living…it’s such an honorable profession working in mental health.
What is the best advice your parents have given you about how to take care of your mental health?
It is very much about communication and not holding things in and not letting things simmer. It’s about talking about things that you need, being open and communicative.
And finally, what is your go to email sign off?
In my personal life, the kids do “xx.” I used to do “xo.” I’m learning all about that stuff from the people in my office and my children. In my professional life, it’s “Best, Jane.” It just depends on where I am or who I’m talking to.
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