Why Principle Beats Process: Inside the Koch Leadership Framework

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Guest: Steve Daley, Koch President of Principle Based Management What does it take to build a resilient, innovation-driven culture—without relying on rigid rules or micromanagement? In this episode, Steve Daley shares how Koch reimagines work through Principle Based Management . Hosted by Maureen Metcalf, this conversation dives into how Koch empowers employees by trusting them with responsibility, rewarding contribution, and fostering leadership at every level. Here's what Steve and Maureen cover: Why Koch abandoned traditional job descriptions; Why even Charles Koch receives a formal performance review; and Why leaders are expected to not be bureaucrats! Other episodes you'll enjoy: - How Missing Ethics Makes a Mess of Organizations with Greg Moran - Addressing Values Conflicts with John Heiser - Non-Traditional Leadership Models for Our New Era with Nathan Eva & Nicole Ferry For daily wisdom from our guests, be sure to