It makes common sense to be managed by results and it's freeing to know you are in control of your own destiny. I'm so passionate about this because I have seen how merit-based judgment has helped create individual successes and yield a better system for everyone. Maynard Webb basecommoncontrol share on social
When it comes to work, there is a fear factor around meritocracy. People are afraid of being openly judged. However, when you know what you are being measured against, it's empowering. Maynard Webb afraidempowerfactor Change image and share on social
There are lots of jobs in search of talent. And there's lots of talent in search of meaningful work. Maynard Webb joblotmeaningful Change image and share on social
Independent contractors - a rapidly growing piece of the workforce - can often achieve the best quality of life. They can choose from where they work, whom they work for and for how long. Maynard Webb achievechoosecontractor Change image and share on social
I came out of retirement to run a start-up. Historically, I seldom used all of my vacation time, and the last sick day I took was in 1992. I am a sick puppy. Maynard Webb dayhistoricallypuppy Change image and share on social
With sports, there's no entitlement on the field. It's about numbers. It's about results. It's about outcomes. Maynard Webb entitlementfieldnumber Change image and share on social
I used to pride myself on being the first in the office in the morning and one of the last to leave at night. Now, that's so dated: It's not about effort, it's about outcomes. Maynard Webb dateeffortleave Change image and share on social
The best way to have your people be happy and satisfied is to earn the right to have them come back to work for you the next day, knowing that there are tons of other places. Maynard Webb backdayearn Change image and share on social
All companies can benefit from fostering a more flexible environment (creating a place where the most talented, industrious, and entrepreneurial people want to work) and relinquishing hierarchical control to favor a results-oriented meritocracy. Maynard Webb benefitcompanycontrol share on social
I remember when being a 'a company man' was a badge of honor; today in Silicon Valley it may brand you a loser or, in the best case scenario, someone afraid to take risks. Ten years ago, if you saw a resume that had multiple jobs in ten years, you would be worried about the capability of the individual. Not so now. Maynard Webb afraidagobadge share on social