What's a question you like asking — yourself or your colleagues?
“Are you having fun?” — We all know that happier employees are more healthy and more productive. So why do we so rarely talk about what brings us joy at work?
I’ve added variations of “Are you having fun?” to my repertoire of questions I love to ask myself and others—and it turned out to be a surprisingly powerful launchpad into truly insightful conversations with my team.
What's a skill that we should pay more attention to in the workplace?
Great writing skills. And no, this doesn’t only apply to folks in marketing or other customer-facing fields.
Whether your team is fully remote or not, I believe one of the key foundations to a productive, transparent work environment is mastering the art of asynchronous communication. And to make that work, all team members must be great at sharing their work, thoughts, and opinions in writing.
What newsletter do you subscribe to?
I get genuinely excited every time a newsletter from the Raw Signal Group hits my inbox. As leadership consultants, Jonathan and Melissa have supported lots of leaders on their quest to become better managers and they frequently turn their observations and advice into blog posts that are actually helpful and a true joy to read.
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Here’s More, From Other Founders Around the World
What's a question you like asking — yourself or others?
I like asking, "What can I learn from this experience?" This question helps me reflect on challenges and successes, fostering continuous improvement and a mindset of growth and learning.
What’s an important guiding principle that informs the way you build and run your business?
“Lead by ideas, not by hierarchy.” The “position” of a person has nothing to do with the ability to contribute great ideas to improve the company. You should always strive for a company culture where everybody can talk to everybody.
What shift in perspective has allowed you to see things differently?
Understanding that you cannot control the decisions other people make, you can only influence and inform them. Not every deal or decision will go your way and this mindset helps avoid self-loathing, anger, and depression.
What was a pivotal moment where your business made a big leap forward?
Understanding the 80/20 principle or even 64/4 and that it's a law of nature applicable everywhere. It's one of the biggest levers for doing more with less or in less time. (E.g. 20% of the streets in the world handle 80% of the traffic.)