Leave things a little better than you found them
A man in an airport restroom cleans the sink counters after washing his hands, inspiring a bystander to do the same. This act of kindness is contagious and encourages others to follow suit
Culture
How we do things around here
- Leaders eat last
- Managing upwards
- Search-driven development
- Building on the shoulders of giants
Talent is overrated & the importance of real skills
Society overvalues talent, overlooking essential “real skills” like work ethic, attitude, and preparation. We should prioritise attitude, as skills can be taught.
The rule of 3rds - mentors, peers and mentoring
The importance of having mentors, peers, and mentees at different stages of life. It encourages a balanced approach to relationships, valuing wisdom from mentors, support from peers, and the opportunity to mentor others.
Curiosity, learning and change as a muscle that needs to be exercised
And just as a muscle needs movement before atrophy so does our mind and brain. Sure, feel free to start going to the gym at your 40’s, 50’s’s or eve 60’s. It’s not impossible but it will be harder. Being curious is a mindset and provides de initial impetus to affect change. Learning news ways of thinking and doing which catapult change. The more you change your mind, the easier it becomes and flexibility becomes the norm.
Open Communication and Asynchronous Collaboration by default
Open communication is vital for collaboration, with praise given publicly and correction privately. Respecting people’s time and space means considering the purpose of communication and using asynchronous methods like documentation and prototypes as a priority before requesting expensive synchronous meetings.