Interview with Ricardo Semler

I am currently reading Maverick and it really does seem that Ricardo Semler is a legend! I mean, it's just inspiring really! He just inspires me so much! To create a working environment where people feel truly valued and have a say in the way their everyday lives are lead is fantastic and is healthy! We work most of our lives, that's why this is important! Democratic Management is incredible and the development of soft skills is an important factor in this!

Thank you for such a great video!
Jon

A inspiring video, highlighting the military mind set in business was a graphic revelation and his openess to the future a joy to wittiness.

Beautiful example of socially valuable private initiative. No government could come up with this.

His schools work along the lines of A.S. Neill's Summerhill in the UK.

Excellent stuff.

My name is Gaines Semler

You guys use the word demoracy so much it loses all meaning.

I'd rather have a republic.

What do you mean by that

I don't know. I forgot. It's been three weeks. I think I mean that people over use the word democracy.

not sure how many below have actually read Maverick and The Seven Day Weekend where he goes into detail how he did it. Treat adults as adults, and for the most part, they make the right decision. Associates help make the choices. They feel as if they hold an integral part to the success of the company. The amazing thing about the philosophy is it works in life and business. Semler is worth looking up to. Easy to criticize for those who think people are inherently evil.