A reminder that excellence comes from trust, not control.
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This section from another post makes for a good reminder for myself:
My experience as a manager and team leader has taught me that the best results come when you let go of control and trust the people (and now, the tools) you work with. Excellence rarely comes from micromanagement or rigid prescriptions—it comes from creating space for others to contribute, experiment, and surprise you.
— from Vibe Coding kohlhofer.com: Creation at the Speed of Thought
Written by Alexander Kohlhofer, a design and product leader exploring the intersection of technology, creativity, and purpose. He runs Field Bureau + Werkstatt.
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