# Adrian Cunanan's Manager Readme **Head of Product at Handspring Health** # Adrian Cunanan Wisdom Seeker | Problem Solver | Tech Lover I aim to optimize the human condition by improving mental healthcare with technology. Currently, I’m a Head of Product at [Handspring Health](https://www.handspringhealth.com/). Born in San Francisco. Raised in the Silicon Valley. Living in Brooklyn, NY # Motivation for this document I’m delighted to be working with you! And I’m excited about all we’ll learn from each other! I already have high expectations that our collaboration together will yield some wonderful things :) That said, we are unique people shaped by our respective life experiences, and we likely have different preferences and styles for how we like to work.  I’m writing this user guide to give you a better handle on me and my values, quirks, and growth areas so that we can develop the strongest relationship possible. I encourage you to do the same and share your user guide with me as well! # Conditions I like to work in - 👨‍💻 Workspace I like to work at a desk that allows me to both stand🧍🏻‍♂️and sit 🪑 to keep me in a dynamic work mode - 🎶 Background Music I like to work with instrumental music playing in the background to keep me motivated but not distract me with lyrics that may break my concentration.  - 🤔 Focus Mode If I have my headphones 🎧 on: - if my boom mic is engaged then I'm in a meeting, so please do not disturb me ⛔ - if my boom mic is disengaged then I'm NOT in a meeting, so please feel free to engage me 💬 - 📝 Note Taking I like to take notes using Mind Maps to be able to collect the free flow of thoughts and be able to organize them later. With permission, I will record meetings and have them transcribed for future reference. - [⏱️](https://emojipedia.org/stopwatch/) Deep Work Intervals I use a Pomodoro Timer to ensure that I break the work down into short, timed intervals that are spaced out by short breaks. # The times I like to work - ▶️ Starting the Workday I start my workday at 9:00 am so that I can have 2 hours from 7-9 am in the mornings to do things like exercise 🏋️ and meditation 🧘🏻‍♂️ etc.  - ⌚ Optimal Hours I work best in the morning (10 am - 2 pm)  🌅 💪 🎯 - 📅 Booking Time with Me My calendar is open and accessible so everyone can see my availability. I don't mind people booking things in my calendar if I am free and they leave at least 15 minutes between meetings. # The best ways to communicate with me - ↩️ Response Expectations Generally, you can expect a response by: - 📥 Email: 1 day or later - 💬 Slack: Sometime today - 📲 Text: 2 hours - 📞 Phone: 30 minutes - 📧 Email Schedule I check my emails three times a day and usually respond within 48 hours at the latest. - [🔜](https://emojipedia.org/soon-arrow/)  Meetings On-Demand I’m always down for an impromptu video call or walking meeting. - 🗣️ Direct Communication Just tell it like it is. No need to sugar-coat difficult news for me.  # The ways I like to receive feedback - 💬 Authentic Conversation I'd rather have difficult conversations than things be unspoken or inauthentic, so just be straight with me. - [👂](https://emojipedia.org/ear/) Receiving Feedback I like receiving feedback face-to-face. - [🌱](https://emojipedia.org/seedling/) Constructive Criticism I see all feedback as a learning opportunity so I like any feedback to include specific examples and suggestions on how I/it could be better/different. - 🔜 Timing Feedback Timely feedback is extremely helpful so that the context is fresh in everyone's mind # Things I need - [⏸️](https://emojipedia.org/pause-button/)  Problem Definition To clearly define a problem prior to ideating towards a solution… Even though I may get excited and get started immediately. - [👌](https://emojipedia.org/ok-hand/) Process-Orientation To focus on a defined process that I am confident when followed will generate outputs that can be used for learning what to do next to achieve targetted outcomes - 💡Ideation & [🧠](https://emojipedia.org/brain/) Brainstorming I love ideas sessions with people, where we can freely think about what is possible without the "If's and But’s". - 💙 Authenticity I value authentic connections and believe this is necessary for thriving collaboration. I find it hard to be around passive-aggressiveness, inconsistency, or incongruence. - ⏯️ Brain-Breaks I need time to reflect and the opportunity to take a couple of brain breaks during the day. Feel free to invite me for a walk or caffeine! # How I learn best - [🔬](https://emojipedia.org/microscope/) Research First Deep and empathetic research enables the highest fidelity with problem definition. - 🤔 Problem before Solutions Define the problem before attempting to ideate toward a solution. - [❓](https://emojipedia.org/question-mark/) Socratic Method My modus operandi is based on asking a lot of questions and doing my best to be curious over judgmental. - [👐](https://emojipedia.org/open-hands/) Open Collaboration I like to think out loud in order to collect feedback and iterate as swiftly as possible. I feel comfortable discussing thoughts in a group. # Things I struggle with - 🤔 Waiting to Respond Rather than reacting, I am working to collect data prior to formulating my thoughts so I can articulate an optimal response. - 📏 Setting Effective Expectations I set my standards high and can be overly critical of others and even more of myself. - 🤌 Patience I tend to rush in order to be free of pressure by exercising control over the situation. - 😕 Engaging Without Purpose If I don't understand the wider purpose behind why we are doing something, I find it hard to engage with it. - ⚔️ Confrontations = Kryptonite When perspectives do not align, I aim to swiftly address and clear obstacles on the path to success. - 🥺 Compassionate Critique Judgment helps me to define problems fast but can also make others go on the defensive # Things I love ![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/managerreadme/images/IMG_5499.JPG) - My Wife, Son, and Extended Family/Friends - Philosophical Discussions Regarding Self-actualization - Japanese Food - The Matrix Trilogy And Star Wars - Standing Up For What I Believe In # Other things to know about me - 💖 Core Values Wisdom, Design, and Service - 💪 Unique Virtues - Character Strengths [💝 Love](https://www.viacharacter.org/character-strengths/love), 🙏 [Gratitude](https://www.viacharacter.org/character-strengths/gratitude), 📖 [Love of Learning](https://www.viacharacter.org/character-strengths/love-of-learning), 🪞 [Honesty](https://www.viacharacter.org/character-strengths/honesty), and 🫶 [Kindness](https://www.viacharacter.org/character-strengths/kindness) - Virtue Categories -  **Humanity** describes strengths that manifest in caring relationships with others. These strengths are interpersonal and are mostly relevant in one-on-one relationships. -  **Transcendence** describes strengths that help you connect to the larger universe and provide meaning.  -  **Wisdom** describes strengths that help you gather and use knowledge. - **Courage** describes strengths that help you exercise your will and face adversity. - 😎 Personality Type - Myers-Briggs Type: [ENTJ ](https://www.16personalities.com/entj-personality)- Astrological: [Gemini-Cancer cusp  ](https://www.wellandgood.com/good-advice/gemini-cancer-cusp/)- Enneagram: [1 - THE REFORMER](https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/type-1) | [2 - THE HELPER](https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/type-2) | [7 - THE ENTHUSIAST](https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/type-7) - Human Design: [Generator ](https://www.jovianarchive.com/Stories/15/The_Art_of_Being_-_Generator)([3/5 Profile](https://www.jovianarchive.com/Products/87/The_3-5_Profile)) - 🗣️ Speaking My Mind I often am the one to name the white elephant in the room or to ask the question nobody else feels able to ask. This is because authenticity matters so much to me that it is almost like a reflex. - [💜](https://emojipedia.org/purple-heart/) Heart on My Sleeve I am very expressive, so people can easily interpret what I think and feel from the animated looks on my face.  - [🏆](https://emojipedia.org/trophy/) Accomplishments - Professional Hip-Hop Dancer - Wildflower Triathlon Finisher - NYC Marathon Finisher - Featured In NY Times For My Battle With SMI - [🕉️](https://emojipedia.org/om/) Mantra “Be Present. Relax. Release” # If I were an animated GIF/MEME, I would be... https://giphy.com/embed/ChkynEc2Y0f5e # Thank you! Let's make something great together.