Episode 446

More Rules Stifle Success - S8 E53

Takeaways

  • Fewer rules can lead to a more adaptable workplace.
  • Employee handbooks can create confusion and limit individuality.
  • Unlimited PTO shifts the focus to performance rather than time off.
  • Over-management can stifle creativity and employee engagement.
  • Self-policing cultures should focus on meaningful standards.

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Chapter Markers:

00:00 - The Case for Fewer Rules

02:56 - Employee Handbooks vs. Compliance Manuals

06:10 - Unlimited PTO: A New Perspective

08:51 - The Dangers of Over-Management

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Travis Maus is the Chief Executive Officer of S.E.E.D. Planning Group is a fee-only financial planning firm with over 30 employees and locations in New York and Tennessee.

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