My 4 principles
Might have gone overboard with the 'p's, but it works!
People over processes
Prioritize the team and our well-being and growth, over rigid processes and roadblocks that are out of our control
Keep folks engaged and feeling valued authentically, and not just like a cog in a huge corporate machine
Build inclusivity and diversity in our teams through our actions and behaviours
Feedback early and often, and always understand circumstances and context
Positivity over pessimism
Highlight the importance of the way I hold myself and lead through example, motivating the team rather than dwell in circles
It is crucial to note that this isn't toxic positivity where everything is good — when it isn't — important when fostering psychological safety
Recognize impact, value, and the hard work and commitment shown by the team
Persistence over perfection
Build resilience and embrace a growth mindset, rather than being fixated on unattainable perfection
Encourage risk taking, and grow a culture where it is (really) okay to try and fail
Advocate for the importance of good design, so that stakeholders can understand, over time, what good experience and design in their products can do, and how it's aligned to their business goals rather than an "add-on"
Purposeful profit
Generate growth and revenue through performance-driven teams, but recognize that profits are a means to an end, and not the end themselves
Align business and personal values and missions
Create a net-positive impact to society while being sustainable as a team and organization
Leave the world a better place than we inherited it