GIF Wars, Taco Tuesdays & Global Teams: Making Work Fun with Skyler Birk-Stachon

Send us Fan MailSummary: In this episode of the Amazing Teams podcast, we sit down with Skyler Birk-Stachon, the go-to-market lead at Optemization, a Notion consultancy that helps startups and businesses organize their Notion pages. Skyler shares his insights on the importance of enjoying work, the cult following of Notion, and how he built a global team at Optimization. He emphasizes the role of fun in the workplace and discusses his unique approach to team building through community events like pickleball. Skyler also highlights the significance of gratitude and recognition in fostering a positive work culture.We dive into:The cult-like following of Notion and how startups leverage it.How Optemization keeps its remote team connected with traditions like Taco Tuesdays and a culture of sending GIFs.The importance of gratitude, recognition, and having fun at work.Skyler’s background and the lessons he’s brought into his career.Building a thriving pickleball community in NYC—a fun and unexpected story!Tune in for a lively discussion on workplace enjoyment, remote team culture, and the impact of community-building—both in and outside of work!Resources:Optemization WebsiteTheir StoryClient ListBook: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ckConnect with Skyler – He’s super active, check him out!Chapters: 00:00 The Importance of Enjoying Work08:01 Skyler's Journey into Notion Consulting15:54 Building a Global Team22:07 The Role of Fun in Work30:07 Creating Community through Pickleball31:46 Gratitude and Recognition in Teams