LEVELS – Inside the Company

#23 - Urgency, Complacency, and Ownership: Finding the Right Balance | Sam Corcos, Alan McLean & Hui Lu

Mar 17, 2023

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Quick takeaways

Urgency drives productivity and success by signaling commitment to projects and meeting user expectations.

Distinguishing between urgent and important tasks is essential to prioritize effectively and focus effort.

Deep dives

Importance of Excitement and Urgency in Work

Maintaining a high level of excitement and urgency in work is crucial for productivity and success. Employees' enthusiasm to bring projects to life signals dedication and commitment. The urgent need to deliver reflects a focus on meeting user expectations and providing value.

Introduction

6min

The Importance of Urgency in Business

3min

The Importance of a Clear Product Strategy

3min

How to Land on the March Deadline

2min

The Importance of Setting Objective Goals

6min

The Loss of Urgency in Past Jobs

4min

The Importance of Excitement in Engineering

4min

The Importance of Time Allocation

5min

The Role of Counterability in a Successful Organization

4min

10.

The Importance of Accountability in Software Development

2min

11.

The Importance of User Feedback

3min

12.

How to Deal With a Lack of Urgency in a Company

2min

13.

The Correlation Between Complacency and Urgency

4min

14.

The Importance of Passionate Conversations

2min

In this episode, Levels' CEO Sam Corcos, Head of Design Alan McLean, and Head of Mobile Engineering Hui Lu discuss the importance of urgency in startups and organizations. They explain that while urgency is critical to building a successful startup, it's often mistaken for anxiety or panic. They explore the difference between urgency and prioritization, emphasizing the importance of distinguishing between what's urgent and what's important when deciding what tasks to tackle. They also stress the significance of ownership and complacency, encouraging every team member to take ownership of their work and feel a sense of urgency towards their goals.

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