Philadelphia rarely makes the headlines for something good, and this year is not much different. In sports, the city received several hits, counting losses in the World Series, the MLS Cup final, and a crushing seven-game series defeat in the NBA against Boston. It’s just not very festive at the moment.
Came for roads, left with some poignant messages about the power of systems and team culture. I’ve never led a large-scale operation or team, but can’t help but draw parallels to my experiences as an individual and the dichotomy between willpower and habit. I think it’s similar in that, no matter how strong your willpower is, without the systems, processes, and habits to back it up, it’s hard to sustain productivity. Thanks for another great post, Gad! It feels good to be a Philadelphian!
"The more rigid the processes, the more workers delegate judgment to the processes," Found this very insightful... thank you!
Came for roads, left with some poignant messages about the power of systems and team culture. I’ve never led a large-scale operation or team, but can’t help but draw parallels to my experiences as an individual and the dichotomy between willpower and habit. I think it’s similar in that, no matter how strong your willpower is, without the systems, processes, and habits to back it up, it’s hard to sustain productivity. Thanks for another great post, Gad! It feels good to be a Philadelphian!