How I work

Clear language, goals, and decisions reduce ambiguity and enable confident next steps.

• In practice: I write and speak precisely, strive to make distinctions between goals, strategy, tactics, and vision, and work to sharpen fuzzy thinking.
• My expectations: Be specific, take your time to prepare if needed, and do your best to structure your thinking.

Craft matters. Elegance and precision are a competitive advantage.

• In practice: I hold a high bar for language, design, and product experience.
• My expectations: Aim for quality where it matters—don't let perfect be the enemy of done... but also don't settle for "fine." Elevate the work when it counts.

Real strategy turns vision into action—it clarifies what matters, what doesn't, and why, enabling you to make faster, smarter decisions in pursuit of your goals.

• In practice: I focus on where we want to go and how we'll get there. I stay action-oriented and avoid "strategy docs" that describe a vision without a plan.
• My expectations: Don't use "strategy" vaguely. Be specific about the problem, why it matters, and how you plan to solve it.

Movement creates energy. I value progress over perfection.

• In practice: I share early drafts, iterate quickly, and run small experiments.
• My expectations: Propose next steps, don't wait for polish, and have a bias toward action.

The best work starts with better questions.

• In practice: I dig deep to understand the real problems we face. I try to ask questions that shift perspective, test assumptions, and open better paths forward.
• My expectations: Bring thoughtful questions and be open to being challenged. Don't be afraid to say "I don't know."

Do the work that moves the needle.

• In practice: I prioritize high-impact problems and avoid shallow work.
• My expectations: Loop me in when I can unblock or reshape, not just observe.

I prefer short, high-context meetings with clear goals. In group settings, I may listen more quietly while processing or note-taking—please don't confuse this with disengagement or distraction.

I generally go async-first (Slack, email, etc.) but I'll happily jump to a quick call to unblock or clarify. If it's urgent, please text or call me directly. Share early and often—I don't expect polish on first drafts. Follow up as needed, you won't annoy me.

I welcome feedback any time, formally or informally. If you're more comfortable with structure or anonymity, I'm happy to run a process. I'll offer feedback openly and directly, and I invite the same.

I prefer to co-design 1:1s with each person I work closely with. Ideally, they shouldn't be status updates or checklists. I like to use the time for two-way feedback, untangling tricky problems, and sharpening softer skills like persuasion, people dynamics, and navigating organizational complexity.

I like to see clean, structured outputs. Use bullet points and white space to drive clarity and focus. Use documents for in-progress work, collaboration, and edits—they're easier to iterate and avoid distractions with formatting. Use decks for persuasion, structured meetings, and decision-making—they force clarity, narrative, and alignment.

Earn my trust by being thoughtful, honest, and specific. Show you care about the outcome. Deliver clean work, ask smart questions, and don't overpromise. Communicate early and often—I want you to succeed!

Ask open-ended questions. Prompt synthesis. Bring tricky questions and edge cases. I do my best thinking in dialogue and under constraints.

Push on my logic. Offer alternatives and play devil's advocate. I respect—and crave!—disagreement that moves us forward.

Be clear about your asks from me. Give me context. Say no for me when appropriate. Keep meetings tight and inputs organized.