Manifesto
by Katharina Sommerkamp · updated 1mo ago
Manifesto
by Katharina Sommerkamp · updated 1mo ago
When two people work on a shared project – a joke, a product, an essay, a story – and are able to understand and build on each other, that’s the peak of the human condition.
Katharina Sommerkamp added 3mo ago
To encourage trial and error, set a goal for the minimum number of mistakes you want to make per day or per week. When you expect to stumble, you ruminate about it less—and improve more.
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Weak leaders silence voice and shoot the messenger. Strong leaders welcome voice and thank the messenger. Great leaders build systems to amplify voice and elevate the messenger.
Katharina Sommerkamp added 2mo ago
When hiring, look for people with the right attitude. Skills can be taught. Attitude changes require a brain transplant.
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Impatience with actions, patience with results.
Katharina Sommerkamp added 2mo ago
We don’t believe in busyness at Basecamp. We believe in effectiveness. How little can we do? How much can we cut out? Instead of adding to-dos, we add to-don’ts.
Katharina Sommerkamp added 3mo ago