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The human side of world-class engineering leadership | Michael Lopp (Apple, Palantir, Slack)

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The Power of Founding Stories in Shaping Company Culture

The nature and actions of company founders play a significant role in shaping the culture. The stories about the early days of the company and its founders, even if they have turned into myths, have a long-lasting impact on the culture. These stories, often about the founders' values and behavior, go on to shape the culture of the company, setting the tone for debates, management styles, and the overall ethos of the organization. The early ways in which the founders and the company treated each other are instrumental in determining the future culture of the company, often more influential than any written values or statements.

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