LEADERSHIP

Core values

These are a few of the critical values that John embraces. These motivate and inform his actions, interactions, and leadership style.

Authenticity

For John, this means showing up in a way that reflects one’s unique perspectives, values, and lived experiences.

Connection

John is highly people-oriented and places great importance on building trusting, respectful relationships.

Curiousity

Inquiry and wonderment consistently drive John to move beyond superficial understanding.

Humor

John brings playfulness, lightness, and occasional absurdity to the table. Doing so fosters a creative and connected atmosphere.

Kindness

This is a crucial ingredient of John’s human interactions. Respect, genuine interest in others, generosity, and thoughtful use of language are how this manifests.

Vulnerability

There is room in the workplace to reveal more of one’s human experience with others: thoughts and emotions. Doing so can create an environment for others to do the same.

Playbook for leading and managing

These are guiding principles that John utilizes when leading direct reports and project teams, managing projects and the day-to-day, and throughout cross-functional collaboration.

Design alliances with intentionality to build trust and understanding

Optimize for quality and efficiency

Empower others

Provide advocacy, coaching, and mentorship to assist with fostering professional and personal growth

Gain alignment on shared goals and objectives

Establish a cadence of operating and maintain forward momentum

Communicate in a transparent and timely way

Provide proactive and reactive support

Keep the ego in check while maintaining a healthy amount of self-awareness

Nurture a sense of belonging, inclusion, and psychological safety

Think holistically and long-term while maintaining flexibility in the short-term

Don’t shy away from the hard stuff