Human User Guide

About me

What are some honest, unfiltered things about you?

• I have two ears and one mouth. I am listening, I am thinking, I do have a thing or two to share.

What drives you nuts?

• Being asked “where are you really from?” Some pro tips.

What are your quirks?

• I don’t brag my achievements nor glorify myself because all achievements are through the grace of God.

What are some things that people might misunderstand about you that you should clarify?

• When I share my uncertainty with you is because I want you to navigate the unknowns with me.

About my colleagues

What qualities do you particularly value in your colleagues?

• Authentic, kind, and constructive. Render recognitions where credits due.

What do you wish colleagues didn’t do?

• Smoke & mirror. Fake it till they make it. Amplify their own achievements and take credits for everything.

How can people earn an extra gold star with you?

• Take accountability for the things said and promised. Share visibility so I can align our goals together and collaborate.

About my interactions

How do you coach people to do their best work and develop their talents?

• Continuous feedback on what’s working and what’s not. Explicitly call out behaviours to start, stop and continue doing.

What’s the best way to communicate with you?

• Personal preference would be meeting in-real-life for important communications or building connections.
• The order of preference: (1) meeting in-person, (2) video conferencing/phone calls, (3) Slack/Teams/LinkedIn chats, (4) email, (5) SMS.

What’s the best way to convince you to do something?

• Speak my language. Help me understand yours. What’s in it for me. What’s in it for you. What’s in it for greater whole.

How do you like to give feedback?

• Written response to the prompted questions, then let’s have a coaching session 1-on-1.

How do you like to get feedback?

• Written response from the prompted questions, then let’s explore together how I can grow.