Shaping people and Products

 
 
 

Craft a vision and communicate how it fits into the lives of others

March toward a shared destination, a vision of the future presented as a story that unites and guides teams toward success.

 
 
I Lead by

  • Prioritizing trust and facilitating collaboration across the c-suite, product, engineering, marketing, and more.

  • Using customer journey maps to clarify, stakeholder feedback to prioritize, and a vision to align the problems we need to solve.

  • Grounding the work in data and research joined with creativity, craft, and innovative thinking while aligning business needs and stakeholders.

  • Working as evangelist and teacher to advance creativity’s role, the value of design, and our team’s impact on the company.

  • Using design methodologies to include our partners and colleagues in the creative process while keeping our influence and perspective.

  • Creating opportunities for creativity and innovation in corporate environments using processes, operations, and deep design knowledge.

  • Creating opportunities for teams to use their expertise, leverage design thinking, and balance creativity while frequently communicating value delivered.

01—03

Set the tone

 
 
 

— Own the cadence at which you operate, and invite others to pace with you

Instead of waiting for permission or better conditions, take action with confidence and the belief that it is a step towards something greater.

small wins, large gains

Be curious and ask questions

Seeking to understand those I work with, I begin by asking questions to identify their strengths. Together, we identify opportunities and create small wins, gaining momentum and building trust.

Flexibility and Adaptibility

Be like water

“Be like water making its way through cracks. Do not be assertive, but adjust to the object, and you shall find a way around or through it. If nothing within you stays rigid, outward things will disclose themselves.” — Bruce Lee

This approach to leadership adapts to bring out the best in individuals and situations. It allows me to guide teams toward a solid position to create winning strategies, give the business a competitive edge, and achieve our collective goals.

02—03

own the momentum

 
 
 

— P=M*V

The greater the mass(m) and the greater the velocity(v), the greater the momentum(p).

More than a mantra

It’s a call to adventure

This approach to teamwork and leadership allows me to identify opportunities quickly, collaborate with others to solve problems, and build strong relationships with amazing people to achieve audacious outcomes.

Failure leaves cool scars

Do what can’t be done

Be relentless and fail forward. By “fail,” I mean experimenting, learning from mistakes, and improving. This practice turns roadblocks into speed bumps.

03—03

KnowING thyself

 
 
 

— The intuitive mind is a sacred gift…

And the rational mind is a faithful servant.

Put in the work

Self-awareness and authenticity inspire connection and create trust

Personal growth is one of my highest values. The insights I continually gain allow me to create healthy boundaries to extract the best out of myself and others in a respectful manner.

Behavioral Assessments

Personality traits & attributes

Below you’ll find results from various behavioral assessments that allow me to be an effective designer and leader.

Gallup strength finder

  • I love to solve problems. My ability to analyze a situation, identify potential shortcomings, and modify as needed makes me powerful in times of difficulty, crisis, and ambiguity.

  • I seek and store information. My pursuit of mastery and access to knowledge empowers me to make credible and well-informed decisions.

  • I look to history to understand the present. My distinctive ability to see the link between where an organization has been and where it’s going is extremely valuable for planning and decision-making.

  • I love to learn and intuitively know how I learn best. My natural ability to pick up and absorb information quickly and then challenge myself to learn more continually keeps me on the cutting edge.

  • I am fascinated by ideas. I am a powerful and creative brainstorming partner because I enjoy looking at the world from different perspectives and am always searching for connections.

Rare Breed Virtue

Audacious

When other people get ground down by rejection and obstacles, I see them as challenges. I never expect a smooth road ahead, so I come prepared for the unexpected.

I continue growing and driving change because I am:

  • Bold

  • Ambitious

  • Visionary

  • Unstoppable

  • Daring

16 Personalities

ENFP-T; Campaigner

I am independent and creative, always looking for magic and meaning in everyday life. Curiosity, imagination, and energy allow me to think and feel intensely—and kick back and have a good time.

As a colleague:

  • I can be counted on to provide cheer and support whenever one of my coworkers is down or stressed.

As a leader:

  • I prefer to focus on the big picture, letting those I work with use their judgment when handling details.

04—04

Share the knowledge

 
 
 

“Designing your life isn’t about certainty, it’s about incremental change for the better.”

— Vince Frost

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