Today’s episode explores the best metaphor for describing management, Frederick Taylor, the father of the scientific theory of management, why extrinsic motivation is an undependable way to motivate your employees and why Patrick thinks of orchestra conductors as the best metaphor for leadership.
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Patrick asks the question: are we as leaders supposed to care if our employees act horribly outside of work?
Have you avoided a hard conversation recently? If so, I wouldn’t blame you. No one’s really any good at them. It’s one of those...
Patrick discusses the recent implosion at Basecamp and what lessons leaders can take away from this situation. Referenced in this episode: Jason Fried's announcement...