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ALT “Wartime” at the company “Peacetime” at the company To succeed in this environment Get things done, and do it quickly Be unfaraid of conflicts when they help move faster Work almost only on things the business needs, right now Lead by example in unblocking yourself and your team, getting things done quickly Work as if your job depended on it - because it might. Know that always sprinting can end badly. Pace yourself. Avoid burning out: which is a huge risk Get things done, and do it well / with high quality Avoid conflicts with others, even if they would help move faster Work on longer-term initiatives as well that indirectly can help the business Lead by example in doing things the “right” way, and coach others to do the same Work knowing that your job is safe, and you have time & space to do things well Know that slow and steady can become too slow. Switch up gears sometimes. Avoid stagnating or getting too bored: which are both risks














