Leadership
Start With A Blank Slate
A mantra to escape “business as usual” and design what’s next
Leadership
Leading teams, building cultures of innovation, and creating environments where high standards and psychological safety reinforce each other.
Leadership
Be Prototype-Driven
A mantra to embrace imperfection and iteration
Leadership
Be Human-Centered
A mantra to keep us coming back to the user to guide our work
Leadership
Text If Urgent
A mantra to clarify communication norms & prevent team burnout
Leadership
Honor The Maker's Schedule
A mantra to ensure your team can do deep work
Leadership
Fail Forward
A mantra to reinforce learning and experimentation
Leadership
The Subculture Coverage Matrix
A framework to ensure your mantras address every essential category
Leadership
Always Separate Flaring And Focusing
A mantra to ensure successful ideation while preserving execution
Leadership
One Consultative Decision Maker Per Lane
A mantra to empower your team, clarify roles, and unlock momentum
Leadership
The Team Gift Exchange
A ritual for regular team feedback
Leadership
The One-on-One Gift Exchange
A ritual for regular one-on-one feedback
Leadership
Feedback Is a Gift — Not a Demand
A mantra to ensure the free flow of information