Leadership Philosophy v2.0

Over the last year I’ve grown as a leader. I’ve had the opportunity to lead more projects with a team vs. leading projects of just one or two people. I’ve learned, explored, and observed many and I’ve revised my learning leadership philosophy as follows.

Leadership is not about being right or being the person who barks orders at others. Leadership is about guiding, inspiring, and empowering those on my team. It is about helping my team grow so they can make ethical, sound decisions and take on any task individually or as a team.

The foundational tenet of my leadership philosophy is to build an environment in which team members are able to be honest and candid in their discussions. They are free to present ideas and understand that the ideas, not the individuals presenting the idea, can be met with constructive criticism as the goal of the team is to push boundaries.

Everyone is unique and each person has something to offer the team. Each person was hired for a reason and is an expert in their own right. Being a leader is about listening actively, asking questions, empathizing, and showing that you care about each member of the team.

Core beliefs

• Empowerment
• Candor
• Trust
• Empathy
• No Hierarchy