Joseph Longo README

My working style

I don’t like to micro-manage. As long as results are being delivered, I try to give others the freedom to operate on their terms. If you require additional instructions or guidance in order to complete a task, don’t hesitate to ask. I try to tailor my management and working style to the different individuals I am working with.
I tend to ask a lot of questions to ensure I have the full context before making a decision. The more information you can provide, the faster and easier the decision making process will be for me.
I strive to empower my team and help them reach their full potential. If there are topics or cross-functional areas that you’re interested in, let me know, and we’ll find a way to help you engage in those topics and reach your goals.

I tend to overexplain sometimes. I put a lot of thought into decisions I make, and when conveying those decisions, I often explain the entire journey I took to come to reach the end. If this happens, and it’s not valuable to you, please don’t hesitate to stop me and ask for the Cliffs Notes version.
When I’m busy, I will often look at Slack messages or emails and mark them as unread. While I intend to follow up on those messages when my bandwidth increases, I can sometimes forget. Don’t hesitate to send me a reminder if you haven’t received a response within your expected window.

I always appreciate brutal honesty. Direct communication is the quickest way for me to learn and make changes.
I’m always monitoring Slack and email. Feel free to reach out at any time.
I’m a big supporter of asynchronous communication, but I also believe a quick call or Slack huddle (< 5 mins.) can sometimes be the more efficient way to solve a problem. Don’t be afraid to propose a call, I’ll let you know if async works better at that time.

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