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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

Mindy Zhang's 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…

in the moment1:1face to facewith contextwith examples

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…

Strategist: I love managing projects. High-level strategy convos is where I show up best.

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…

doing ithearing someone explain itwriting it downprocessing, then asking questions

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…

Helping others ❤️Being my most authentic self 🎨Learning as much as I can 🤓Working with people I love 🥰

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…

private praise / thank you!take something off my platerespect my spacerespect my time

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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I'm energized at work by…

helping others succeedjam sessions
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My core values

AchievementAuthenticityBeautyCreativityMeaningful WorkOpenness
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What I'm like at work

EncouragingAnalyticalObservantReliablePatientThoughtfulOrganizedCuriousCharming
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My superpowers

Fosters high performance teamworkMentors and develops teammates for their growthStays composed throughout conflict or difficult situationsManages feelings of self and others during conflictWilling to openly have difficult conversations
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My biggest fear

Being worthless or not valuedBeing helpless, invaded, or overwhelmedBeing in conflict or separated from others, being without connection
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You can ask me about

Team dynamicsCommunicationCompany cultureCoachingProduct managementLeadershipMindset
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Me when sh*t hits the fan

Mindy Zhang when sh*t hits the fan
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The best environment for me is:

time for deep work in the AM< 2 meetings zero back to back meetings