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Talk about a nonlinear career path.

Lexi Reese started out making documentary films, then worked in the sex-crimes unit in the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, before moving on to management positions at American Express and Google.

Today, Reese is the COO of Gusto, a company specializing in human-resources software.

Each time Reese thought about making a career move, she asked the same questions to reach a decision.

"The most fulfilling journeys are ones where people are really honest with what they love, what they're good at, and where they see a big need," she said.