LEVELS – Inside the Company

#15 - Acting in the best interest of the company: No Rules Rules | Ben Grynol & Michael ‘Miz’ Mizrahi

Jan 31, 2023

Ben Grynol and Michael Mizrahi discuss aligning interests with the company, thinking long term, avoiding bureaucracy, and fostering a culture of integrity. They emphasize the importance of hiring people with good judgment and taking care of employees to achieve sustainable success.

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Michael Mizrahi

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Quick takeaways

Instilling a culture of ownership over a renting mentality within a company promotes long-term success and collective responsibility.

Acting in the best interest of a company involves using judgment to prioritize long-term goals and aligning decisions with organizational values.

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Fostering a Culture of Ownership vs. Renting Mentality

Encouraging a culture of ownership over a renting mentality within a company is vital for long-term success. The concept of "being an owner, not a renter" emphasizes the importance of instilling a sense of ownership among team members to focus on long-term outcomes rather than short-term gains. By instilling this culture, individuals are motivated to invest in the company's future instead of optimizing for personal short-term benefits, ultimately fostering a sense of collective responsibility and commitment.

Introduction

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acting in the best interest of the company

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Alignment with Company Interests for Productivity

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Balancing Trust and Ownership in Company Culture

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Fostering a Culture of Acting in the Best Interest of the Company

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Integrity in Decision-Making

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Successful companies need to hire employees who are invested in the long-term outcomes and future of the business, rather than their own short-term gains. But in order to find people you can trust to work toward the company’s best interests, you need to instill a sense of integrity into your company’s culture. In this episode, Ben Grynol and Michael Mizrahi discuss the importance of acting in the company’s best interest and how to find employees who share your values, based on the principle from Reed Hastings’ book, “No Rules Rules,” and how this all pans out at Levels.

🎙 What Ben Grynol & Michael ‘Miz’ Mizrahi discuss:

(05:19) – Align your interests with the company

(08:05) – Think differently about company money

(09:01) – Time is a currency

(20:09) – Think long term

(21:12) – Don’t get bureaucratic

(22:37) – Keep it simple

(23:31) – Be an owner, not a renter

(28:09) – Hire people with good judgment

(30:51) – Leaders set the tone for integrity

(33:48) – Take care of your employees

Transcripts & Show Notes

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