Type 8w9 INTJ with ENTP tendencies when it suits the mission, aka a candid leader who can adapt to the situation.

I value precision, ambition, and speed. My default mode is progress over perfection.

I'm highly responsive on Slack – @Murdo.

Expectations

I expect a lot from myself—and from everyone I work with.

• I let my imposter syndrome motivate me to learn and grow.
• If you’re on my team, I trust that you hold yourself to similarly high standards. But I will verify it.

Winning matters to me, and I believe winning means moving forward—even if the steps are small.

• Done beats perfect, but “done” should never compromise quality.
• If it feels like we’re stagnating, let’s address it ASAP.

I default to action more than the average person.

• I’ll write the first draft, gather the relevant people, or make a quick decision—whatever we need to move forward.

I expect you to make decisions without me and be accountable for actions.

• If you come to me, I’ll usually put it back on you with “What do you want to do?” and help you decide. If it’s a new space for you, I’ll help navigate the options.
• You should know your actions and when they are due, and I trust you to get them done.

Work Philosophy

People grow most during unreasonable timeframes in stretch domains.

• I’ll push you because I want to see you thrive.
• I believe you can always surprise yourself with what you’re capable of.

Be a solution finder, not a problem explainer.

• Everyone’s job description is fundamentally “solve problems.”
• If you’re stuck, don’t hesitate. DM, email, or call me, and we’ll fix it together.

Communication

I prefer clarity over formality. Be concise, but don’t sacrifice precision.

• Assume I skim—get to the point fast.
• I value structured, well-written documents over endless discussions.

Debate is not conflict. Strong opinions, weakly held, are a superpower.

• I will challenge you, it may seem aggressive. It’s never personal.
• I will state extreme opinions, mostly so we can tease out why that can't be the case.
• If you think I’m wrong, prove it—I want to be convinced.

Feedback is a gift. Give examples.

• Give it freely and without hesitation. I thrive on it.
• Expect me to do the same for you. It’s how we get better.

Context is key. We all have a shared responsibility to inform others.

• I consume a high rate of information and excel at moving it around an organization.
• But I can't do it alone; good communication is a form of leverage.

Leadership Style

I see my role as a blocker remover and an accelerator for your success.

• If you don’t tell me, I can’t help you. Speak up.
• I'm good at synthesizing and structuring concepts; use me for that.

I trust you to be an expert, learn fast, and deliver results.

• I’ll get into the weeds with you but expect you to own the outcomes.
• If I override your call, it’s not a lack of trust—it’s about context or priorities. I will provide the why.

I value initiative.

• You can build trust with me by showing you're action-oriented.
• Identify the first, second, and third order effects of something, then do something about it.

I build spaces where teams can thrive.

• I’m not prescriptive about how we do things, but I am about the outcomes we need to achieve.
• I trust my team’s intuition for solutions. We sharpen ideas together.
• Work is my idea of fun, but work should also be fun.

Values

I dislike being told what to do.

• Rules are guidelines, not absolutes—unless they’re really good rules.
• If you need me to do something, I'll need to see your logic. Expect debate.

It’s okay to fail—but fail forward.

• Mistakes are opportunities for growth, not a reason to panic.

Data-informed > data-driven.

• I like objectivity but need the context behind the numbers.
• Often our intuition is quicker, cheaper, and more reliable than pursuing the data though.