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owners_manual

A short manual for how futuregerald works.

What do you want us to know about your communication style?

  • I like it when I'm given more information than I ask for, since I don't always think of all the questions ahead of time
  • I need honesty
  • I don't always volunteer information but I'm an open book and don't mind answering questions and engaging on any topic
  • I like knowing people, knowing about their lives and feeling like we're more than just colleagues
  • I'm fascinated by random things, and sometimes I want to talk about them :)
  • I like it when people are explicit about the ways they like to communicate and work
  • I enjoy doing voice/video calls

What are some useful things to know in advance about your style?

  • Left to my own devices, I'll spend too much time on individual problems or issues
  • If you are expecting something from me, I like to know as much of your expectations as possible (I appreciate clarity)
  • I research everything
  • I wear my heart on my sleeve but criticism drives me to do better
  • I believe that I can learn and accomplish anything
  • I'm bad at personal confrontations
  • I'm very positive! My default answer is "Yes" and I love shooting for the stars.

How can you best work with me?

  • Be honest
  • Be clear
  • Give me more information than you think I need
  • I know your busy, but try and respond if I message you, even if it's a day or two later. Later is better than never.
  • Let me do my job
  • Let me see your emotions :)

What are your pet peeves?

  • Going to someone else for something that's supposed to be my job
  • Not communicating with me regarding any criticisms or complaints you have
  • Communicating with me late, tell me as soon as you know how you feel!
  • Never responding. I get you won't always be able to respond, but even if you respond days later, it's better than nothing. (I'm bad at following up after initiating contact if I don't receive a response)

What are your self-perceived biggest shortcomings?

  • I experience social anxiety
  • I lack self-confidence
  • I'm bad at time management
  • I bring too much of myself to work
  • I overthink situations
  • I put a lot of pressure on myself and sometimes take on too much responsibility

This was inspired by http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/31/business/questbacks-lead-strategist-on-his-user-manual.html

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