According to Ken Chenault, the legendary former CEO of American Express and current chairman of venture firm General Catalyst, the job of a leader is to deliver on two sometimes conflicting mandates: creating hope, and defining reality.
Something that @jessepollak introduced to the @base team is "work zones," inspired by heart rate zones.
It's been insanely helpful to clearly align the team, and balance the intensity of our work culture and sprints with important rest and recharge.
As the year wraps up, the Base core... See more