Trust and Communication
Amy and Michael discuss the importance of trust and open communication in co-founder relationships. They emphasize the need for clear roles and responsibilities to prevent misunderstandings and maintain alignment with company goals. Trust is highlighted as a key factor in navigating difficult conversations and decision-making processes.In this clip
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Y Combinator Startup Podcast
#119 - Amy Buechler and Michael Seibel
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What does it mean when you realize you may have been making a mistake or taken criticism in a negative or defensive way on a project, as discussed in episode 225: Kim Scott | Care Personally, Challenge Directly with Radical Candor? How should I approach my relationship with a manager at work who rarely gives me the space to explain and often asserts herself in the middle of presentations? I'm going to change how I've been acting—I'm just an intern, but it's not obvious; everyone else loves me, and I love them. She has a different approach, which is useful in some ways but also frustrating. Will changing my approach help her loosen her resistance too?
What does it mean when you realize you may have been making a mistake or taken criticism in a negative or defensive way on a project, as discussed in episode 225: Kim Scott | Care Personally, Challenge Directly with Radical Candor? Also, how should I approach my relationship with one manager at work who rarely gives me the space to explain and often asserts herself in the middle of presentations? I'm going to change how I've been acting—I'm just an intern, but it's not obvious; everyone else loves me, and I love them. She has a different approach, and while it's useful in some ways, it's also frustrating. I'm proud that I recognize I need to adjust to her behavior. Will changing my approach help her loosen her resistance too?
What does it mean when you realize you may have been making a mistake or taken criticism in a negative or defensive way on a project, as discussed in episode 225: Kim Scott | Care Personally, Challenge Directly with Radical Candor? How should I approach my relationship with one manager at work who rarely gives me the space to explain and often asserts herself in the middle of presentations? I'm going to change how I've been acting—I'm just an intern, but it's not obvious; everyone else loves me, and I love them. She has a different approach, and while it's useful in some ways, it's also frustrating. I'm proud that I recognize I need to adjust to her behavior. Will changing my approach help her loosen her resistance too?