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Podcast: REWORK
Episode: Managing vs. Mentoring
Description: There are no full-time managers at 37signals, but that doesn't mean the company is void of mentorship. In this episode of The REWORK Podcast, host Kimberly Rhodes chats with Principal Programmer Jeffrey Hardy as he breaks down the company’s focus on peer-to-peer mentorship. They discuss hiring practices that allow for less management and what mentorship looks like amongst the team.Key Takeaways:00:42 – Meet Jeffrey Hardy, Principal Programmer02:09 – The evolution of 37signals' management structure05:19 – Replacing managers with mentors10:53 – How hiring impacts the ability to operate without managers13:35 – The power of seeking entrepreneurial experience15:10 – A day in the lif...