Team Attributes

While the operating principles above are focused on how we work, the attributes in this section highlight the kind of people we like to work with.

We vet against these attributes when interviewing and they describe how we expect people to “show up” at work.

Humble and Empathetic

All of us can learn from others on the team. No matter what your previous accomplishments are, remain humble and open-minded. For all of your actions, be empathetic and keep in mind how other folks on the team might feel about them. In my experience teams composed of low-ego, highly functional folks produce outstanding results.

Curious

Continuously asking “why” can lead to remarkable insights. If you don’t understand, don’t be shy to ask. There’s a high likelihood that rather than your question being dumb, the explanation being given is poor or wrong. Curiosity and questioning, with a healthy dose of skepticism, can fuel growth for yourself and those around you.

Driven

As highlighted in our operating principles we are building an ambitious organization. Doing that requires hiring folks who are excited about their work and aim for continuous improvement of themselves and their teams (see Operating Principle 8).

Reliable

We hire folks who are very reliable because that is a prerequisite for ownership.

Transparent and Honest

As a default, you should embrace transparency and candid conversations. You should share your work and ideas early and often, allowing others to contribute and improve them.

You should make an effort to share your commitments broadly and discuss your learnings openly if you fail to meet them. High performers have a strong distaste for the hiding of “negative information”.

If you have feedback for anyone in the organization, it’s your responsibility to share it candidly, and directly with the person in a respectful way.

Don’t Take Themselves Too Seriously

It is way easier and more enjoyable to work with people who can laugh about themselves and don’t feel like they have to take themselves seriously 100% of the time.

Tam hali: https://www.ashbyhq.com/blog/culture/ashbys-operating-principles#team-attributes