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026: Mike Kelly | Keys to Effectively Managing a Partnership


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Episode 26: Mike Kelly, Managing Partner, DeveloperTown

As a leader, Mike Kelly (@michael_d_kelly), Managing Partner at DeveloperTown, is constantly reflecting and aiming to grow and improve, both personally and professionally.

In this episode, you’ll hear why DeveloperTown, an employee-owned company that helps launch new digital products in the marketplace, created a physical environment conducive to creative thinkers.

“People doing creative work need privacy, and they can’t be interrupted every 15 minutes,” Mike says.

The solution? Each employee works in a tiny house on wheels, complete with a porch light that can be turned on to  serve as a “do not disturb” signal. It’s just one of the ways the leadership team has intentionally woven values like respect into its culture.

Over the years, Mike has developed a resilience by figuring out what really matters to him, and pushing through to achieve goals.

Listen in as Mike explains how he uses multiple peer groups to help him grow and re-evaluate the way he interacts with his family, friends and employees. If you’re in a new leadership role, this episode is for you.

 

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