Jordan: Leaders should not pretend hierarchy and the boss do not matter
Kim Jordan · Live Episode! New Belgium Brewing Company: Kim Jordan · Sep 10, 2018 · at 32:29
Kim Jordan, co-founder of New Belgium Brewing, reflects on taking full executive control after co-founder Jeff Lebesch stepped back from day-to-day operations.
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“I don't think that leaders should discount that. You know, you're like, oh, we're all equal, and it doesn't really matter who the boss is. No, in fact, it does matter who the boss is.”
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