The culture at Valve is pretty much crowdsourced. The handbook is a wiki. One of the first things we say to new hires is, 'You have to change something in the handbook.'
Interpretation
At Valve, employees are encouraged to actively contribute to and improve company culture rather than following an established set of rules.
Gabe Newell emphasizes the unique culture at Valve, where the organizational handbook is dynamic and collaborative, reflecting the input and ideas of all employees. This approach empowers new hires from the outset to take initiative in shaping the company's practices and policies, fostering a sense of ownership and adaptability within the workplace.
In practice
During a team-building workshop, a speaker might use this quote to stress the importance of contributing to workplace culture.
In the Marine Corps, your buddy is not only your classmate or fellow officer, but he is also the Marine under your command. If you don't prepare yourself to properly train him, lead him, and support him on the battlefield, then you're going to let him down. That is unforgivable in the Marine Corps.
A leader's role is not to control people or stay on top of things, but rather to guide, energize and excite.
The Great Commission is not an option to be considered; it is a command to be obeyed.
There is a crisis of leadership and governance in Africa, and we must face it.
All power is a trust, that we are accountable for its exercise.
Heaven grew weary of the excessive pride and luxury of China... I am from the Barbaric North. I wear the same clothing and eat the same food as the cowherds and horse-herders. We make the same sacrifices and we share.. our riches. I look upon the nation as a new-born child and I care for my soldiers as though they were my brothers.
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