EPISODE · Feb 12, 2025 · 24 MIN
Managing vs. Mentoring
from REWORK · host 37signals
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 Links and Resources: Books by 37signals 30-day free trial of HEY Sign up for a 30-day free trial at Basecamp.com HEY World | HEY The REWORK podcast The Rework Podcast on YouTube The 37signals Dev Blog 37signals on YouTube @37signals on X
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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 Programmer02:09 – The evolution of 37signals' management st...
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