My Approach to Design Leadership
As an Enneagram 3w2…
I approach design and leadership with clarity, empathy, and a strong bias toward action. I believe great products are built at the intersection of user insight and strategic execution. As a design leader, I prioritize collaboration, coach for resilience, and guide teams through ambiguity—always keeping the end user and business impact in focus.
I utilize mural to run my weekly team meetings, asking folks to add a smily with how they are feeling, and a gif that describes their mood. This helps me keep a pulse check on my team and what I might need to dig into in my weekly 1:1s.
My Core Leadership Values
🤝 Collaboration + Teamwork
Design should be a team sport. I believe the best ideas come from many minds working together. I'm committed to fostering a space where everyone contributes, feedback is welcomed, and we're all stewards of a great user experience.
💛 Care Personally
Great leadership starts with care. I aim to build real relationships with my team, offer honest feedback, and support each person's growth—both professionally and personally.
🌟 Lead by Example
I strive to model the behavior I expect—staying curious, open to feedback, and advocating for users at every step. I don’t ask anything of my team I wouldn’t do myself.
✅ Say What You Do & Actually Do It
Integrity matters. I believe in being reliable, following through, and building trust by aligning words with actions.
🧠 Get in the Trenches
I roll up my sleeves and work alongside my team. Whether it's brainstorming, prototyping, or refining designs, I’m there when it counts.
🧭 Guide When Needed, Step Back When It’s Time
Leadership means knowing when to lead and when to let others drive. I create space for autonomy while offering guidance and support when it's needed most.