BenchSci SHOW UP Leadership Principles

Leaders can't lead others before they lead themselves. Self-leadership begins with self-awareness and grows with a commitment to continuous improvement. Real leaders don’t only set the standards, they demonstrate them.Leaders at Benchsci show vulnerability by asking for feedback and sharing their weaknesses, lead by example, and strive for excellence.

Being honest with others and yourself is essential. It builds trust, and is the foundation of team performance. Leaders at BenchSci practice radical candor with their colleagues, don’t shy away from having hard conversations, and always perform their role with integrity by making the hard decisions thoughtfully and Fast.

Leaders have strong convictions but they are loosely held. A team can’t follow a leader that doesn't believe in the path taken, but real leaders invite feedback in an inclusive way on their decisions. Real leaders let go of their beliefs when they learn they were wrong.

Leaders put "we" before "I." Teams are the bedrock of success at BenchSci. It starts with having top talent in every position, and ensuring everyone checks their ego at the door . It continues with empowering our teams by delegating, and setting stretch goals while being optimistic and cautious at the same time. Finally, our leaders ensure our teams have autonomy, purpose and mastery.

Leaders care deeply about their people. We are people first and BenchSciers second. We believe that no one cares what you know until they know you care. We also understand that our team is not only our team and we focus on Fostering Relationships with Cross-functional Teams.

Research shows that psychological safety is crucial for a team’s success. We create and maintain an inclusive environment of trust and safety by being transparent, vulnerable, come from a place of curiosity and trust, and respond instead of react. A great leader asks themselves: Are they a learner or a knower?