Jamie

“leaders must be detached, must pull back to a position above the fray where they can see the bigger picture. That was the only way to effectively lead. Otherwise, the results could be disastrous.”
― Jocko Willink, The Dichotomy of Leadership

“If you’re not sure something is fair, do it anyway. If you’re not sure something is ethical, ask.”
― Lois P. Frankel, Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office

“Working without a break also contributes to the impression that you’re flustered or inefficient.”
― Lois P. Frankel, Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office

“When I started managing, my leadership philosophy was simple: The Golden Rule6 makes a lot of sense. Give everyone an explicit area of ownership that they are responsible for. Reward and status should derive from finishing high-quality work. Lead from the front, and never ask anyone to do something you wouldn’t.”
― Will Larson, An Elegant Puzzle: Systems of Engineering Management