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TBM 229: Winnable and Unwinnable Games (Part 3)

The Beautiful Mess • 927 implied HN points • 07 Jul 23
💼 Business Management Decision-making Leadership Problem Solving Organizational Behavior
  1. Hierarchy creates a chain of communication in which information gets oversimplified as it moves up, leading to an unwinnable game
  2. Passing information up the chain results in details being shaped and possibly distorted based on audience and perceived urgency
  3. The ideal conditions for a 'good game' are challenged in scenarios where goals become unclear, feedback loops are long, and motivations are dwindled

Why Must You Pay Sales People Commissions?

Dan’s Substack • 2 HN points • 19 Apr 24
💼 Business Sales Compensation Company Culture Employee Motivation Organizational Behavior
  1. Salespeople being paid commissions is a common practice, but it can lead to various recurring problems like high turnover and internal disputes.
  2. Research suggests that higher incentives, like commissions, can actually reduce performance in some cases, which is a counter-intuitive result.
  3. The debate over sales commissions reflects two different views of worker motivation: Theory X, where employees are seen as lazy and need external rewards, and Theory Y, where workers are viewed as self-motivated and thrive on autonomy.

Teleocracy & Prestige

Becoming Noble • 757 implied HN points • 30 Jun 23
💼 Business Organizational Behavior Entrepreneurship Business strategy
  1. Organizations like big tech companies have a unique capability to help young men reach their full professional potential through exposure to elite performers and a culture of audacious projects.
  2. To attract young elite talent and transform them, alternative structures need to offer opportunities for prestige, independence, wealth, and growth, emphasizing mission, service, transformation, and recognition.
  3. Building attractive spaces for elite talent involves strategic embedding of factors like perceived external prestige (PEP) in organizations by leveraging unique strengths, to compete with elite liberal institutions.
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The Donkey, Fox, Sheep, & Owl | LSW#43

The Leading Sapiens Weekly • 29 implied HN points • 15 Feb 24
💼 Business Workplace dynamics Leadership Organizational Behavior Career development Human Resources
  1. Everyone has some level of political awareness in the workplace, but it varies in understanding and application.
  2. Reading involves understanding the external world and organization, while carrying focuses on ethical behavior versus manipulation.
  3. Owls are wise in politics, balancing awareness, integrity, and interpersonal skills.

Why influence without authority is a vital skill for anyone

The Caring Techie Newsletter • 27 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24
💼 Business Leadership Management Career growth Team Dynamics Organizational Behavior
  1. Influence without authority is a vital skill for everyone, from individual contributors to senior management.
  2. To get things done efficiently, you need to master the art of influencing without authority.
  3. Influencing without authority is essential for achieving career growth, turning ideas into reality, and building valuable relationships.

Founder DNA

The Leadership Lab • 196 implied HN points • 09 Mar 23
💼 Business Leadership Organizational Behavior Team Dynamics Personal Growth Feedback
  1. Every aspect of your team's culture reflects your strengths, blind spots, and dysfunctional behaviors as a leader.
  2. Founder DNA influences how teams adopt a leader's habits and behavioral patterns, leading to organizational dysfunction.
  3. Team culture stems directly from a leader's psychological and relational patterns, affecting how employees interact and behave within the organization.

TWH#50: Simple Explanations For Complex Phenomena

The Hagakure • 119 implied HN points • 16 Mar 23
💼 Business Product Management Software Engineering Agile Methodology Organizational Behavior
  1. Our brains seek simple explanations for complex phenomena due to our evolutionary history.
  2. Predictability and control in knowledge work are often illusory, leading to eroded trust and inefficiencies.
  3. Embracing uncertainty and complexity in work requires shifting mindset towards experimentation and adaptation.

TWH#48: OKRs Are Not OK

The Hagakure • 53 implied HN points • 02 Mar 23
💼 Business Management Leadership Strategy Startups Organizational Behavior
  1. OKRs are commonly used in startups but often fail to work effectively due to misuse and lack of context.
  2. Senior leaders typically use OKRs for control and predictability, focusing on execution rather than learning and exploration.
  3. The VC-backed startup model emphasizes predictability and control over complex systems, which can hinder innovation and adaptive learning.

Season 03 - Newsletter 04 --> Navigating the Maze: 3 Insider Tips for Succeeding in a Matrix Org

Product Hustle Stack Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 09 Oct 23
💼 Business Management Communication Organizational Behavior
  1. Identify key personnel in a matrix organization: decision makers, blockers, and allies.
  2. Understand the motivations of individuals in the organization for effective collaboration.
  3. Prioritize clear and consistent communication with stakeholders to drive alignment and progress.