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The Challenges of Flat Hierarchy in a Business
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1:35:03 - 1:44:21 (09:18)

The co-founder of ChefSteps, Chris Young, talks about the challenges of a flat hierarchy in a business, emphasizing on disciplined execution and finding perspective from influences such as peers and reading business articles.

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A former employee of Microsoft and current employee of Valve discusses the differences between the cultures of the two companies, suggesting that Valve's culture may be a personal reaction by Gabe Newell to his experiences at Microsoft.
1:35:03 - 1:37:40 (02:37)
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Microsoft, Valve
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A former employee of Microsoft and current employee of Valve discusses the differences between the cultures of the two companies, suggesting that Valve's culture may be a personal reaction by Gabe Newell to his experiences at Microsoft.

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The Challenges of Flat Hierarchy in a Business
Episode
#173: Lessons from Geniuses, Billionaires, and Tinkerers
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
The founders of Craigslist and the former CEO of Yelp, discuss their unconventional approaches to management, including abolishing hierarchy, the impact of transparency and empowering employees.
1:37:40 - 1:41:19 (03:38)
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management
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The founders of Craigslist and the former CEO of Yelp, discuss their unconventional approaches to management, including abolishing hierarchy, the impact of transparency and empowering employees.

Chapter
The Challenges of Flat Hierarchy in a Business
Episode
#173: Lessons from Geniuses, Billionaires, and Tinkerers
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
Chris talks about people and books that have influenced his thinking and decision-making in business including Andy Grove's High Output Management and Dan Ariely's Predictably Irrational.
1:41:19 - 1:44:21 (03:01)
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Business
Summary

Chris talks about people and books that have influenced his thinking and decision-making in business including Andy Grove's High Output Management and Dan Ariely's Predictably Irrational.

Chapter
The Challenges of Flat Hierarchy in a Business
Episode
#173: Lessons from Geniuses, Billionaires, and Tinkerers
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show