A podcast by 37signals about the better way to work and run your business. Featuring Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, cofounders of 37signals (makers of Basecamp and HEY) and authors of books REWORK and It Doesn't Have to Be Crazy at Work. Hosted by 37signals' employee Kimberly Rhodes.
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In this episode, REWORK host Kimberly Rhodes, talks with Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, co-founders of 37signals, about the importance of stepping out of the day-to-day operations as a founder. Giving employees room to call the shots can spark new ideas and get things done faster. It also inspires people to think beyond just following orders. Key Takeaways: 00:34 - The result of holding your grip too tight in your organization 02:36 - Find the middle ground between projects you should be directly involved in and those that can be managed by others 08:38 - Giving employees the freedom to make decisions can lead to increased productivity and better ideas 10:20 - Stepping in when it's necessary to realign urgency or quality 12:54 - Not all opinions weigh the same 15:28 - Trying to be involved in every task or decision reduces the organization's effectiveness 22:48 - Intent prompts people to think independently instead of just following a set of instructions, as described in the book Turn the Ship Around. Links and Resources: Staying Out of It Blog Post by Jason Fried – https://world.hey.com/jason/staying-out-of-it-c6624e2d Turn The Ship Around book – https://davidmarquet.com/turn-the-ship-around-book/ Blue Ocean Strategy book – https://www.blueoceanstrategy.com/books/blue-ocean-strategy-book/ Books by 37signals - https://37signals.com/books Sign up for a 30-day free trial at Basecamp.com Once. com – https://once.com/ Campfire – https://once.com/campfire HEY – https://www.hey.com/ The REWORK podcast – https://37signals.com/podcast/ Let's be social! Twitter: https://x.com/37signals Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@37signalshq Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/37signalshq/ Newsletter: https://www.basecamp.com/newsletter Rework is a production of 37signals. You can find show notes and transcripts on our website. Full video episodes are available on YouTube and X. If you have a question for Jason or David about a better way to work and run your business, leave us a voicemail at 708-628-7850 or email, and we might answer it on a future episode.