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> passion does not come from a guarantee of continued employment. Then why do founders work harder than hired managers?
by Viliam1234 6y ago
> passion does not come from a guarantee of continued employment.
Then why do founders work harder than hired managers?
- modeless 6y agoBecause founders are the most invested, and often have the most passion for the mission. But founders do not have a guarantee of continued employment anyway. There is always the threat of the business failing, and in some cases there's a threat of being ousted by investors or the board.
- dwohnitmok 6y agoI think the answer for most people is perceived control of one's destiny. As long as that holds, I think a lot of people, especially founder types, are happy. The moment that's wrested away, whether by excessive board oversight, or by perceived meddling from investors, or by perceived interference by a manager, passion drops. That's why autonomy was so important for the article writer.
- Viliam1234 6y agoDon't ordinary employees perceive greater control of their destinies when they feel that their jobs are secure? How much passion should they feel working for a company they know will fire them the first moment it becomes convenient?