culture

Our Personal Values

JUDGMENT
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  • You make wise decisions despite ambiguity
  • You identify root causes, and get beyond treating symptoms
  • You think strategically, and can articulate what you are, and are not, trying to do
  • You smartly separate what must be done well now, and what can be improved later

CURIOSITY
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  • You learn rapidly and eagerly
  • You seek to understand our strategy, processes, and justice ecosystem
  • You are interested in seeing how different part our work are interrelated
  • You recognize when you can contribute to someone else's learning

COMMUNICATION
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  • You listen well, instead of reacting fast, so you can better understand
  • You are concise and articulate in speech and writing
  • You treat people with respect independent of their status or policy position
  • You maintain calm poise in stressful situations

IMPACT
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  • You consistently perform so colleagues can rely upon you
  • You understand great outcomes are the natural result of good practice habits

INNOVATION
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  • You re‐conceptualize issues to discover practical solutions to hard problems
  • You challenge prevailing assumptions when warranted, and suggest better approaches
  • You keep us nimble by minimizing complexity and taking time to simplify and sharpen the ax

COURAGE
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  • You say what you think even if it is controversial
  • You make tough decisions and act without excessive agonizing
  • You take smart risks
  • You question actions inconsistent with our values

JOY
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  • You think you are lucky you get paid to fuck around with your friends to make the world a better place
  • You celebrate wins of the team as your own

HONESTY
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  • You are known for candor and directness
  • You only say things about a person that you would say to their face
  • You are quick to admit when you're wrong or someone else is right

SELFLESSNESS
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  • You seek what is best for Street Democracy, your ends will come in the end
  • You recognize that your actions form the reputation of Street Democracy
  • You are ego‐less when searching for the best ideas
  • You make time to help colleagues