I got into a spicy debate with our Senior Marketing & Revenue Manager this week.
It was during a team meeting.
It unfolded intentionally during a team meeting. We both have shared opposing views for awhile about what our domain should be on public facing assets like packaging, postcards, etc.
Should it be teasewellness.com, or teasetea.com?
We both presented valid points, having the collective team weigh in.
I felt so strongly about my POV on this topic, I was relentless about it. I was this close to making an 'executive decision' that favoured my opinion and facts on the matter.
But I knew that wasn't the best way to make the final decision. Nor was simply 'giving in' to put this ongoing debate to rest. So what did I do?
I leaned on our values. One of our three core values at Tease is:
IMPACT: "We examine the short and long term impact of our actions consciously, knowing that every action comes with reaction. We are not short sighted."
At the end of the day, the opposing view displayed exceptionally well articulated thought out facts about how the domain they favoured is truly in the best interest of the company, and the positive impact. Choosing my preferred domain would risk short and long term negative impact. (SEO issues, customer / retailer confusion, amongst other things)
So that settled it. The decision was made against what I wanted to do, and instead, was chosen in terms of what decision would yield the most positive short and long term impact for our business and stakeholders.
Company values may seem like a fluffy thing with little 'value'.
Make no mistake, when you're at a cross road they can end up being your critical, north star. ✨
Senior Manager, Customer Marketing at Brinks Home
1moWell deserved, Natalie Bracamontez! Brinks Home, and especially our team, is lucky to have you as a leader!