To Nha Notes | Dec. 12, 2022, 11:39 p.m.
The “Googleyness”—a set of attributes and behaviors that we look for that represent strong leadership and exemplify “humility, respect, and trust”:
Thrives in ambiguity
Can deal with conflicting messages or directions, build consensus, and make progress against a problem, even when the environment is constantly shifting.
Values feedback
Has humility to both receive and give feedback gracefully and understands how valuable feedback is for personal (and team) development.
Challenges status quo
Is able to set ambitious goals and pursue them even when there might be resistance or inertia from others.
Puts the user first
Has empathy and respect for users of Google’s products and pursues actions that are in their best interests.
Cares about the team
Has empathy and respect for coworkers and actively works to help them without being asked, improving team cohesion.
Does the right thing
Has a strong sense of ethics about everything they do; willing to make difficult or inconvenient decisions to protect the integrity of the team and product.