Navigating Open Source Leadership and Employee Dynamics

This chapter explores the role of a 'benevolent dictator for life' in open-source projects like WordPress, highlighting tensions between leadership actions and community ideals. It delves into the implications of a recent company decision offering severance to dissatisfied employees, revealing insights into management practices and employee motivations. The discussion also touches on the future of development within the WordPress community and the potential for innovation amid a backdrop of dissatisfaction.

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