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Ep 12: John Smilek—Getting the best from ASD in IT, both challenges and superpowers
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John Smilek had a difficult childhood, and Aspergers on top of that. But John’s eye-opening experiences early in life lead to a positive outlook and a passion for personal development. John is now the CIO of Streamline Products and an active champion for the development of young people in the community.
Show notes
John is very passionate about dynamic and flexible workplaces, referencing:
- Ricardo Semler and Semco Partners
- Semler (CEO) spends time lifting up and empowering staff personally.
- Staff run the business how they want to. Very flexible.
- Staff feel a strong sense of purpose. They feel like they’re contributing to a vision.
- Staff have been offered up to 400% more money elsewhere. But they don’t leave.
- Semler received a plaque from his staff for: 10 years without making a decision. He was very proud.
- More information on the leadership style of SemCo
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