Simon Stanlake

Dad, startup CTO, cycling nut. I make amazing pancakes.

[Simon Stanlake @sedsimon]

@gunnr @romainhuet I saw this and thought of https://t.co/rK9eLMDjDB immediately - can't wait to see what you do with it @gunnr

[Simon Stanlake @sedsimon]

(link to LinkedIn poll above)

[Simon Stanlake @sedsimon]

I have a theory: most people aren't taught how to make decisions. They figure it out on their own, or they don't know yet. What do you think? https://t.co/8wEA2xrL6n

[Simon Stanlake @sedsimon]

Codify your working environment - what can Open Source teach us about how to build a great place to work? I wrote a thing about it. “System as Code”
https://t.co/7yAg2PZR6v

[Simon Stanlake @sedsimon]

Making great decisions is (obvi) critical to success, but it seems many companies are happy to assume it is happening vs. spend time coaching it. Why is that? https://t.co/JkZLS0bfBL

[Simon Stanlake @sedsimon]

@fellowapp fun fact: I had a breadcrumb stuck under my "a" key through the whole twitterchat. +5 degree of difficulty #ManagerChats

[Simon Stanlake @sedsimon]

Yes - much more nicely put. Focus on habits will help filter out the *noise* of the outside world. At the same time, it's important to stay connected to it.

[Aydin Mirzaee @aydin]

Observe the outside world. But Focus on what you can control 👌 #ManagerChats

[Simon Stanlake @sedsimon]

LOL ice cream - I have been crushing chocolate chips like a fiend. Like - a pack every 3-4 days.

[Darren Murph @darrenmurph]

🏃‍♂️ Getting out of this chair and doing a round of cardio immediately after this chat

🖋️ Maintaining a gratitude journal

💛 Seeing the joy of the world through my toddler's eyes

💥 Bass guitar ("when you hit the distortion pedal... things change" - @futureuserx)

🍦 Ice cream

[Simon Stanlake @sedsimon]

I would think of it like: your team members are your customers. The product is their fulfillment

[Kamil @KamilSzybalski]

@sedsimon I've always thought about being a manager in the context of PM as - if you're a manager, the people are your product as opposed to the product being your product

[Simon Stanlake @sedsimon]

^ the last includes a downloadable Google Doc template so leaders can tailor the guide to suit their organizations #managerchats

[Simon Stanlake @sedsimon]

I wanted to share some great resources from the team at @Procurify that might be helpful in these times: #managerchats

[Simon Stanlake @sedsimon]

...and Guide: 15 Best Practices for Working Working Remotely from Home by Procurify https://t.co/2PpyV4CJph #managerchats

[Simon Stanlake @sedsimon]

Thanks @fellowapp and all the other fantastic panelists! Lots of material for me to go through and learn from today #managerchats

[Simon Stanlake @sedsimon]

A8: Another habit - pay no attention to the media, or when you do - treat EVERYTHING with strong skepticism.
Focus on the things you can control #managerchats

[Simon Stanlake @sedsimon]

@fellowapp A8: I've got habits in my personal life that have helped me immensely. Exercise (cycle) often, read (books) daily, and put the phone away when I'm with my family. #managerchats

[Simon Stanlake @sedsimon]

A7: your habits become a life ring when the world is a stormy sea #managerchats

[Simon Stanlake @sedsimon]

@fellowapp A7: To keep the team motivated, I try to emphasize the importance of habits. You can't control the noise, but you can focus on the little things that will continue to move you forward during a crisis #managerchats