At Work with The Ready 101. Who's Driving the Bus?
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Jan 19, 2022 The conversation dives into the complexities of accountability in self-managing environments. The hosts tackle time management struggles and the need for mental breaks amidst hectic schedules. They discuss decentralized collaboration, balancing personal ambitions with collective goals. Insights on evolving business dynamics draw parallels to a band’s journey, emphasizing the need for mastery and innovation. The importance of source energy in creativity and leadership is explored, alongside a 'do less but achieve more' philosophy that champions authenticity and focused contributions.
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Caretaking Gap In Decentralized Work
- In decentralised systems everyone works but nobody necessarily caretakes critical initiatives.
- That gap creates projects that drift without clear stewardship and assurance.
Burnout Makes Unstewarded Work Feel Heavier
- Rodney describes personal burnout amplifying his urge to monitor others' loose projects.
- He keeps one eye on too many things and the cognitive tax wakes him at night.
Third Way Between Force And Wait
- There are two failure modes: one person forcing outcomes or pure patient emergence.
- A 'third way' is clarifying how people show up and what role clarity is needed.