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Karl Eastwood

Am I lucky?

Everyones perspective is different

Depends on who you are comparing yourself to and in what context. In some respects, I have been fortunate to have been born and raised in the environment I have which has given me these opportunities. In other contexts, I have gone the long way round to get where I am due to some limitations. Everything is relative, everything is a personal perspective.

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I really admire teammates who are…

Two types: Technical geniuses and those the polar opposite to me

Technical roles are often those that actually make the product/business work. As a generalist, these individuals' discipline and focus in a single area to be very good is really impressive. I seek out in my team's people who are often not just different from me but polar opposites. I love working like this as they act as a balance, to give the alternative perspective and create a more rounded and harmonious team.

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My Achilles Heel is…

Honestly, frustration is the thing I find hardest to deal with

This only really surfaces when an issue reoccurs which is relatively simple but I do not have it in my control to change. Keep calm, work together to resolve the base issue, and have clear communication with actions to be taken and who is responsible to implement.

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When I'm stressed, you might notice me…

Become a lot more animated, I love it when our back is against the wall

Keep things simple, work together to find quick solutions, and note the issue's root causes for later when we will modify or change processes to stop it from happening again.

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Things I'd love to learn

SQL and Python

I believe all Ops leaders of the future should be able to query the business's data to test their theories and plans without needing to use developer/data team resources.

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You can ask me about

Creating ProcessesAutomationComplex projectsMeasuring effectivenessConsidering variablesStrategy

Typically cross-function collaboration in order to achieve strategic goals and work towards scalable solutions and automation.

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My biggest fear

Being unlovable, rejected, or unwantedHaving no meaning or being insignificant and mundane

Worklife: I want to be having an impact in everything I do, having limited or no impact in a very functional role is not for me. Personal life: Well while you are job hunting, especially now for more senior roles it takes more time and more rejections. Always brings with it an unerring sense of self-doubt.

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My happy place

Karl Eastwood's happy place

Love the mountains and the oceans. Give me a board of some description and I am very happy.

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You will make my freakin day if you…

share a problemshare an idea

Love language for sure is a new challenge or idea.

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I learn best by…

doing it

So many things in start-ups and scale-ups that we have not done before. Just need to roll up the sleeves give it a crack and find our way through it, hardest part is starting.

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What I'm like at work

Hard Working6
Analytical6
Reliable5
Creative3
Confident2
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My superpowers

Intentional and strategic project planning7
Maintains clear long term vision that drives decision making4
Stays true to own values with integrity4
Mentors and develops teammates for their growth3
Consistently hits goals and is a high performer3
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My areas for growth

Maintains effective work life balance4
Creates warm, caring relationships with teammates1
Invests and is interested in personal and professional growth1
Stays composed throughout conflict or difficult situations1
Clearly communicates purpose and vision1
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I work best as a…

Strategist: I love managing projects. High-level strategy convos is where I show up best.
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Things that deeply motivate me…

Work to make the 🌎 a better placeBuilding something that will last
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I'm energized at work by…

solving problemshelping others succeed
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My core values

FunChallengeCreativityHonestyLearningMeaningful WorkOpenness