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REWORK

Managing vs. Mentoring

Feb 12, 2025 · 24 min · Season 2 · Episode 143 · 17.7 MBExplicit
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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 Programmer
  • 02:09 – The evolution of 37signals' management structure
  • 05:19 – Replacing managers with mentors
  • 10:53 – How hiring impacts the ability to operate without managers
  • 13:35 – The power of seeking entrepreneurial experience
  • 15:10 – A day in the life of a mentor
  • 17:40 – Tips for being a better mentor

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