Summary:
City Year’s maxim: “Before a decision, maximum input. After a decision, maximum unity.” Michael Brown talks about how important this is to the organization, and shares some of his secrets for getting his team to think without constraints.
Unity of mission and purpose is incredibly important to City Year. Read what Michael Brown ha to say about how his teams achieve real unity and commitment when key decisions are made.
You Can’t Please Everyone
Vy Tran learned a tough lesson as a first-time manager – you can’t please everyone. Having to “drive accountability” while also being a self-described “people pleaser” required Vy to dig deep and re-think how she communicates with her team.
Failing Forward
Failing forward is an essential skill not just at work but in life. For Vy Tran, learning from her mistakes has made her a more effective and influential leader.