Find the sacred pie
People love to ask what you do for work and understand your professional trajectory. Often, it’s a surface question. Or, used to quickly categorize people in familiar boxes. But beneath this lies a far more interesting story.
I don’t think you can truly answer questions about work without exploring ambition and identity. Looking back over the last... See more
Sam Sager • Work, Ambition, and Identity
“If I have one tip regarding traditions, it's to not be overly prescriptive or forceful. Observe what develops naturally, and then just let it ride. They shouldn’t be something that you plan out in a very extensive way,” he says. “Traditions slowly become a part of your company’s DNA and self-reinforce over the years to become culture. And they... See more
First Round Capital • How Gusto Built Scalable Hiring Practices Rooted in Tradition
Leaders who take on a new division or join a new company must also consider the company culture. How did it develop? Why is it the way it is? Without a historical lens into the company culture, leaders risk focusing solely on process, which wastes a lot of time and energy. Those within the company need to be heard and understood, and the leader
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