#38 Champion of Remote Connectivity w/ David Hassell, Super-Connector & Maverick CEO of 15five

David Hassell (@dhassell)  is a serial entrepreneur, business columnist, and  speaker who believes that when leaders support employees in becoming  their best selves, high engagement and performance and uncommon loyalty  naturally result. As co-founder and CEO of 15Five, David and his  team have developed industry-leading people management software that  helps build phenomenal cultures via a suite of features including  check-ins, OKR tracking, 1-on-1s, and peer appreciation. While  at 15Five, David created the science-inspired Best-Self Management  methodology that helps leaders address hidden factors that stimulate  sustainable growth and development – things like intrinsic motivation,  strengths, and psychological safety. By practicing Best-Self Management  and using 15Five internally, they have experienced near-zero attrition,  rapid growth, and awards like ranking #3 on Glassdoor’s Best Places to  Work. David was named “The Most Connected Man You Don’t Know in  Silicon Valley” by Forbes Magazine, and has also been featured in The  Wall Street Journal, Inc., and Fast Company. https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidhassell/ https://www.15five.com/story/ https://medium.com/@dhassell https://www.instagram.com/dhassell/ 3:25 - Entrepreneurship as a form of rebellion 6:15 - The importance of continuity and creating something beyond yourself 7:55 - Life in “beige cubicle land” 10:25 - Why “surfing the net” isn’t really a thing any more 16:04 - Why you need both passion AND profit to thrive 18:25 - How helping others and adding value helps you succeed 23:13 - Why some companies succeed where others fail 25:35 - Why “best-self management” is more effective than performance management 26:25 - The inspiration behind fifteen/five reports: “Sorry, Yvonne [the CEO of Patagonia] is out surfing.” 35:35 - Company relational mastery: what it is and how to achieve it 48:47 - The future of work is collaborative Connect with Gary Rabine and DDCEO: Visit the DDCEO BLOG: https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/ Follow DDCEO on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DitchDiggerCEO Like DDCEO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DitchDiggerCEO Follow DDCEO on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DitchDiggerCEO Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh03Px5ez_xe_oE_iJMMNIg