TMBA 449: The Peter Principle Revisited
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On this week's episode, Dan and Ian are going to explore one of the philosophical concepts that they have been talking about increasingly on this show.
The Peter Principle was originally published by Laurence J. Peter in 1969. The basic premise is that every employee or member of an organizational hierarchy will tend to rise to their own "level of incompetence".
On today's podcast, we are talking about what this concept means for entrepreneurs, how it applies to us, to our businesses, and what we can learn from it.
We'll also share some strategies for what to do if you believe that you've reached your own capacity for growth.
Listen to this week's show and learn:
What the Peter Principle is and the origins of the concept. (3:31)
How you can recognize when you've reached your capacity for growth. (8:06)
Why many of us may actually be happier working slightly below our competence level. (16:52)
Ways to circumvent the Peter Principle. (19:35)
What it means to have "Creative Incompetence". (24:29)
Mentioned in the episode:
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TMBA Masterminds
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Dynamite Jobs
The Peter Principle by Laurence J. Peter
Mastering the Rockefeller Habits by Verne Harnish
Seth Godin
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Enjoyed this podcast? Check out these:
TMBA 326: To VC or Not to VC, That is the Question
TMBA 413: So You’ve Built a 7 Figure Company, What’s Next?
TMBA 446: The Tale of 12 Exits
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