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Things I'd love to learn
cognitive science and psychology, mindfulness, and dance technique.
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I really admire teammates who are…
highly accountable, self aware, growth mindset oriented
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A fun fact about me is…
I'm a swing dancer (Lindy Hopper), and I also dance hip hop.
I reconnected with my partner Ben on the dance floor.
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Epic work fails
I accidentally spammed millions of users due to a faulty SQL query 🤦🏻♀️
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One thing that might surprise you about me…
I have an exceptional episodic memory and remember tons about you.
I might refer back to a previous conversation (that you've likely forgotten) or highlight a pattern I've seen across the past few months.
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How I relax
I put on an R&B, hip hop, or jazz playlist and dance it out 💃
I cuddle my pups, Dug and Remy, or take them out for a walk in nature
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Teammates might misunderstand me as...
Cold and perfectionistic
I have really high standards and value competence. When I'm frustrated, I can come off as hyper-critical and nit-picky because I really care about the work and feel a need to control its quality. If you see me showing up this way, call me out. Most likely I need some time to restore my energy.
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My happy place
This is my home in the Berkshires! We built the house from scratch and love hosting friends for weekend stays.
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I like to get feedback when its given…
I get curious about feedback and like asking follow-up questions to understand. I care about making changes, so don't hold back if you have specific asks -- what you'd like me to start, stop, and continue doing to enable your best work.
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I work best as a…
I'm a strong systems thinker. I'm at my best when I can step back and see patterns across data points. I'm good at translating chaos into clear options and decisions.
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I learn best by…
When learning something new, I love having plenty of time to process it on my own and follow up with specific questions.
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Things that deeply motivate me…
Nothing makes me happier than seeing those around me grow and work toward their dreams. If I get to be a small part of that, my heart is full.
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You will make my freakin day if you…
I'm an introvert who prefers 1:1 praise vs. being called out publicly. My love language is words of affirmation, so a specific and genuine comment about me or my work goes a long way.
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What I'm like at work
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My superpowers
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My biggest fear
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You can ask me about
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