Gidsy Logbook: Gidsy is now part of GetYourGuide
Gidsy is now part of GetYourGuide. We’re going to continue what we set out to do: bring together people around activities.
Just over a year ago, we set out to change the way people travel and explore the world. The idea was sparked from a failed mushroom hunt - we couldn’t find a local…
The start of a big new journey!
Join us on Saturday, March 9th at the Gidsy HQ for a really fun afternoon meetup, along with the cool dudes from Airbnb & Frents!
We’re making an official call for spring cleaning, and throwing a Big Swap.
Bring your clothes, books, records & cds, seeds for your garden and anything else you want to swap or lend, and leave with your wheelbarrows full of new things! We’ll provide an abundance of tasty treats & drinks.
Looking forward to swapping with you!
This will be fun!
via Boris
The ‘Game of the century’ is so much worth watching. Via Cat
“Now that everyone is empowered with these tools to create stuff has there been a lot more great shit coming out, not really. You still have to something to do with those tools. You should really try to have something to say”
Dave Grohl, Joshua Homme, Trent Reznor - Mantra (fragment from film).
“”Amazon Leadership Principles
Whether you are an individual contributor or a manager of a large team, you are an Amazon leader. These are our leadership principles and every Amazonian is guided by these principles.
Customer Obsession
Leaders start with the customer and work backwards. They work vigorously to earn and keep customer trust. Although leaders pay attention to competitors, they obsess over customers.Ownership
Leaders are owners. They think long term and don’t sacrifice long-term value for short-term results. They act on behalf of the entire company, beyond just their own team. They never say “that’s not my job”.Invent and Simplify
Leaders expect and require innovation and invention from their teams and always find ways to simplify. They are externally aware, look for new ideas from everywhere, and are not limited by “not invented here”. As we do new things, we accept that we may be misunderstood for long periods of time.Are Right, A Lot
Leaders are right a lot. They have strong business judgment and good instincts.Hire and Develop the Best
Leaders raise the performance bar with every hire and promotion. They recognize exceptional talent, and willingly move them throughout the organization. Leaders develop leaders and take seriously their role in coaching others.Insist on the Highest Standards
Leaders have relentlessly high standards - many people may think these standards are unreasonably high. Leaders are continually raising the bar and drive their teams to deliver high quality products, services and processes. Leaders ensure that defects do not get sent down the line and that problems are fixed so they stay fixed.Think Big
Thinking small is a self-fulfilling prophecy. Leaders create and communicate a bold direction that inspires results. They think differently and look around corners for ways to serve customers.Bias for Action
Speed matters in business. Many decisions and actions are reversible and do not need extensive study. We value calculated risk taking.Frugality
We try not to spend money on things that don’t matter to customers. Frugality breeds resourcefulness, self-sufficiency and invention. There are no extra points for headcount, budget size or fixed expense.Vocally Self Critical
Leaders do not believe their or their team’s body odor smells of perfume. Leaders come forward with problems or information, even when doing so is awkward or embarrassing. Leaders benchmark themselves and their teams against the best.Earn Trust of Others
Leaders are sincerely open-minded, genuinely listen, and are willing to examine their strongest convictions with humility.Dive Deep Leaders operate at all levels, stay connected to the details and audit frequently. No task is beneath them.
Have Backbone; Disagree and Commit
Leaders are obligated to respectfully challenge decisions when they disagree, even when doing so is uncomfortable or exhausting. Leaders have conviction and are tenacious. They do not compromise for the sake of social cohesion. Once a decision is determined, they commit wholly.Deliver Results
Leaders focus on the key inputs for their business and deliver them with the right quality and in a timely fashion. Despite setbacks, they rise to the occasion and never settle.
