Our Feb. 22 comment in the UK magazine People Management Hierarchies – accepted by most as the ‘normal way’ of running a business – are unnatural, since they are counter to universal human needs. The hierarchical … Continue reading Hierarchies are unnatural – it’s time for a liberating revolution
Category: Self-motivation
Is leader a miracle solution ?
One can read sometimes on the almost miraculous impact a leader can have on the team’s or organization’s performance. Of course things are more complex than a simple–and hence wrong–idea that it all depends on … Continue reading Is leader a miracle solution ?
US Navy captain David Marquet liberates his submarine and moves it from the US worst to first
We have already wrote on this blog that military doesn’t have to mean command-and-control and that it started in the 19th century. Yet examples of military organizations with freedom- and responsibility-based environments are still rare. Marines and Special … Continue reading US Navy captain David Marquet liberates his submarine and moves it from the US worst to first
Indulging employees is no substitute for engaging them
“Leaders will buy miserable employees latte machines for their offices, give them free lunch and sodas, or even worse — just let them all work at home, hailing an ‘enlightened’ policy of telecommuting. Hell, … Continue reading Indulging employees is no substitute for engaging them
On the importance of “Why” from “Getting things done”
From David Allen’s book “Getting things done” Blog’s note: This is an ultimate book on “How”. We found many of its simple tips inspiring (such as if you have something to be done and can’t … Continue reading On the importance of “Why” from “Getting things done”
A new and an old manager-free companies
Who’s the Boss? There Isn’t One By Rachel Emma Silverman June 19, 2012 BLOG’S INTRO: A recent article on a freedom-based company we know—Gore—and a more recent company—Valve. It’s always interesting to learn about new … Continue reading A new and an old manager-free companies
A Knowledge Management Blog on Corporate Liberation
Liberate Your Company Through Employee Engagement By www.elsua.net BLOG’S INTRO: This www.elsua.net post’s the author espouses the corporate liberation dear to us. He also makes a brief reference to our own work. It’s rewarding … Continue reading A Knowledge Management Blog on Corporate Liberation
Daniel Pink explains the science of self-motivation
The surprising truth about what motivates us by Daniel Pink & RSA We thought we posted already this video. Indeed, Dan Pink achieves here one of the best popularizations of the scientific work on human … Continue reading Daniel Pink explains the science of self-motivation
The Self-Management Institute says freedom constitutes the lasting competitive advantage
Self-Management and the Holy Grail by Paul Green We like this Paul Green’s article he published in Morning Star Self-Management Institute’s Synaptein newsletter (Winter 2011). Here are few excerpts: Competitive advantage is generally defined as … Continue reading The Self-Management Institute says freedom constitutes the lasting competitive advantage
Why people are happiest on weekends—not at work
There’s a reason you’re happiest on weekends By Sharon Jayson, USA TODAY JANUARY 12, 2010 It may be no surprise that people are happier on weekends. But research out today looks at the psychology behind … Continue reading Why people are happiest on weekends—not at work