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November 18, 2020 by Philip Papeman

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Don’t tell me what to do.

“It doesn’t make sense to hire smart people and then tell them what to do. We hire smart people so they can tell US what to do.”

— Steve Jobs 1955–2011
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Amen.

I reckon maybe 20% of big employers get this. The rest insist on second-guessing your every move — Ultimately prolonging the problem you were hired to solve.

Lately, I’ve had the privilege of working with some sensational people. The kind that aren’t afraid to say what they think, and don’t mind if I disagree.

The kind that ultimately defer to my judgement because that’s why they hired me — I know what I’m doing. Clients like that are gold, and should be treated that way.

Filed Under: Culture

About Philip Papeman

Philip Papeman is the proprietor of Ern Berck Digital, a web design studio in Chico, California. He helps small businesses with thorny problems, individuals with great ideas, and everyone in between.

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