By
Stephanie Hanson
and
on August 19, 2025
Our Culture Playbook: Living What We Value
Stephanie, our CEO and cofounder, explains that creating a culture playbook is easy, but living it every day takes real effort. At Gestalt, we hold ourselves accountable through 14 guiding items that shape how we work together. For Stephanie, “respond quickly” comes naturally, “provide the appropriate level of detail” is the hardest, and “balance the journey” is her favorite. Our playbook is more than words on a page. It is how we build consistency, openness, and growth as a team.
Stephanie’s Culture Playbook Highlights:
14 guiding items shape the way we work together
Living the playbook requires time, consistency, and feedback
“Respond quickly” is the easiest for Stephanie
“Provide the appropriate level of detail” is the hardest
“Balance the journey” is her favorite