Lately, you probably will hear more about the “Wolf Culture” and how successful businessmen are seeking “wolves” to have in their companies. There are also many rich businessmen sending their young kids to train them as part of the “pack”
On the very surface, everything seems very positive.
4 Aspects of Wolf Culture.
- First, the company must be risk-aware but not risk-averse (wolves move fast and burn a lot of energy, so they’re always on the brink of starving).
- Second, the company must have a strong nose for market opportunities (like wolves smell prey).
- Third, employees have to be capable of spontaneous attack when the moment is right, like a pack of wolves can attack in a coordinated fashion without needing instructions from their leader.
- Fourth, the company must work together as a team naturally, just as wolves do (wolves help and support each other without needing to be asked or ordered).
On the very surface, everything seems very positive. What is wrong with having a business with autonomous leaders, all striving to be the best, working together to be #1?
The answer is, absolutely nothing is wrong with that. This culture on the surface is pretty good.
