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Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | Career cover image

Thinking like a gardener not a builder, organizing teams like slime mold, the adjacent possible, and other unconventional product advice | Alex Komoroske (Stripe, Google)

Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | Career

ADVICE

Nurturing Seeds of Greatness

đź’¬ "So like, I don't know, don't try to force it, don't try to stop it."

  • Allow team members space and time to explore ideas, even seemingly silly ones.
  • Junior team members often have worthwhile ideas, encourage them to develop these ideas.
  • Provide guidance and address potential concerns but avoid stifling creativity.
  • Even if an idea doesn't work, the team member gains valuable experience and growth.
  • Protect your team's creative endeavors by ensuring they have cover by consistently delivering core work.

Key takeaway: Cultivate a high-trust environment where team members feel empowered to explore and nurture their ideas, fostering innovation and growth.

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