The Art of Accomplishment A Company Culture That Moves At The Pace of AI
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Nov 7, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, Johannes Landgraf, CEO of Ona, shares insights on transforming company culture amidst the rapid pace of AI. With a background in product strategy and organizational change, he reveals how embracing vulnerability and transparency can foster trust. Johannes emphasizes the importance of emotional clarity in leadership, the value of conflict for alignment, and how iterative operating principles empower employees. He also explains the benefits of personal growth within the company environment, ultimately driving innovation and collaboration.
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Exponentials Are Felt First In Software
- Johannes sees software engineering as the first industry to feel AI-driven exponentials viscerally.
- Rapid model releases create weekly cycles of change that demand emotional clarity and fast adaptation.
Cycle Emotions Fast To Make Better Decisions
- Cycle quickly through emotions to regain clarity when overwhelmed by market intensity.
- Use emotional clarity as a decision-making foundation when change is exponential.
Use Councils To Surface And Resolve Conflict
- Use structured council practices to surface conflict and build high-trust relationships.
- Run mini-councils for smaller cross-functional conflicts to resolve issues quickly.
