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Tag Archives: Ben’s Blog

When Smart People are Bad Employees

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Andre

When Smart People are Bad Employees by Ben Horowitz comments on the problems created by having a really smart, but bad employee. The article even touches on if exceptions should be made for this type of employee.

Posted in Spirit Company | Tagged Ben Horowitz, Ben's Blog, Employees

When Employees Misinterpret Managers

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Andre

Ben Horowitz published When Employees Misinterpret Managers, which should have been called When Management Misdirects Employees according to some. The article points out the problems of focusing on the wrong goals and numbers.

Posted in Spirit Company | Tagged Ben Horowitz, Ben's Blog, Employees, Goals, Managers

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