
Everyone cares about the problem we're solving.
We care deeply about the customer problem we're solving.
Homework assignment and presentation content forced deep conversations vs. surface-level "tell me about your experience".
Its structured enough that as a manager I have boundaries to control expectations of people I lead. That being said, when necessary it can be flexible.
Being motivated by mastering my craft, taking autonomy for meaty objectives, and driving towards an aligned purpose. And yes, I stole that from Daniel Pink.
No leader will ever have everything sorted. What's important is the values they *practive* every day. Our leaders care deeply that everyone's opinion on where/how we focus and grow is heard. They also practice complete candor; most notably when surfacing their own areas of weakness.