Andrew Gobran

People Person

About Me
My Work
My Inspo

Hi, i'm Andrew 👋

Service is a core value that runs through most parts of my life and I find joy in investing my time and talents for the good of others. In particular, I enjoy helping people identify their values, skills, and interests and how they can use them to serve those around them.I'm passionate about my faith, youth mentorship, mission work and learning. I enjoy exercising, reading, traveling, learning different coffee brewing methods and spending time with family & friends.

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My Work

In an ideal world, organizations wholeheartedly embrace a people-first mindset, where employees are empowered to learn, grow, and utilize their talents in an environment that fosters their overall well-being and success.As a People Operations professional, i'm motivated by the opportunity and responsibility to invest in people and organizations. I have the privilege of shaping organizations that not only align with their core values and mission but also prioritize cultivating a healthy and inclusive culture that focuses on the development and satisfaction of their employees.

Currently, as a People Operations Generalist at Doist, I am entrusted with overseeing a comprehensive range of processes and interactions throughout the entire employee journey. At Doist, our primary focus revolves around developing productivity tools like Todoist and Twist that promote more fulfilling approaches to work and life. As a fully remote and asynchronous-first team, we are a diverse group of nearly 100 individuals spread across 30+ countries.

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I've been a remote work enthusiast since the early '90s!

Inspiration

Here are some of my favorite publications, tools, and more! These things keep me motivated and curious. Dive in and see what I'm enjoying—you might find something that sparks your interest!

📖 Books

• All Is Well by Albert S. Rossi | Finding peace in life’s struggles.
• Atomic Habits by James Clear | Building good habits, breaking bad ones.
• Becoming a Healing Presence by Albert S. Rossi | Cultivating healing through compassionate presence.
• Deep Work by Cal Newport | Mastering focused work in a distracted world.
• For the Life of the World by Alexander Schmemann | Understanding Orthodox Christian sacramental theology.
• If You Love Me by Matthew the Poor | Spiritual guidance on love and service.
• Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek | The importance of leadership that serves others.
• Start With Why by Simon Sinek | Inspiring action through clear purpose and vision.
• The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni | Overcoming common team dynamics issues.You can find what i'm currently reading on Goodreads.

📧 Newsletters

• 1440 | Fact-driven news and knowledge.
• 3-2-1 Thursday by James Clear | Insights on habits, productivity, and personal growth.
• I Hate It Here by Hebba Youssef | Inspiration for HR/People Operations professionals.
• System Sunday by Ben Meer | Systems thinking ideas for personal growth.
• The Curiosity Chronicle by Sahil Bloom | Actionable ideas to build a high-performing, healthy, wealthy life.
• The New Happy by Stephanie Harrison | Modern approaches to happiness and well-being.

🎙️ Podcasts

• A Bit of Optimism (Simon Sinek) | Inspiring stories and insights for a positive outlook.
• How To Be A Better Human (Chris Duffy) | Practical advice for personal growth and self-improvement.
• ReThinking (Adam Grant) | Challenges conventional thinking with new ideas and insights.
• The Modern People Leader (Daniel & Stephen Huerta) | Modern HR and People Ops strategies with expert insights.
• Think Fast, Talk Smart (Matt Abrahams) | Tips and techniques for effective communication and public speaking.

🛠️ Tools

💻 Work Gear

• Here is some of my favorite home office and remote work gear that I use on a regular basis.

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Say Hello 👋

If anything here resonates with you or if you'd just like to connect, I’d love to hear from you!By the way, what's your favorite book, article, podcast or tv show right now?

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