The leaked MrBeast employee manual, which surfaced in September 2024, provides insights into the operations and production philosophy behind one of YouTube’s largest channels. The 36-page document, intended as an internal onboarding guide, outlines the high expectations MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson) has for his team. It stresses a results-driven culture, where employees are judged on their output rather than the hours worked. The document categorizes employees into “A-Players,” who are the best at what they do, and warns against keeping “C-Players,” who are seen as detrimental to the team’s performance. This leak has come at a time when MrBeast faces various controversies, adding more fuel to ongoing debates about his work culture.
The A, B, and C player section of MrBeast’s leaked employee manual has sparked debate. It categorizes employees based on their performance: A-players are high-performing, coachable, and obsessed with their work, while B-players are trainable. However, C-players are deemed “poisonous” and should be removed from the company immediately. This has led to mixed reactions, with some praising the focus on excellence, while others criticize the potential harshness and pressure this framework imposes on employees.
Show Links & Notes
https://simonwillison.net/2024/Sep/15/how-to-succeed-in-mrbeast-production
Here’s a good run down of all the reasons to NOT like MrBeast:
https://youtu.be/Ag2VjgrF6QA?si=IWI006zOcYo87Khf
Youtube Episode by Rosanna Pansino:
https://youtu.be/U2aYO4c3AKw?si=RIfIkiHcbpvPTwAN
Safe to say she is NOT a Mr Beast fan…
——— EPISODE CHAPTERS WITH SHORT KEY POINTS ———
(0:00:04) – MrBeast Production Analysis
Discussion on leaked document from MrBeast’s team, employee satisfaction, and broader employment dynamics.
(0:10:59) – Celebrating Mediocrity and High Performance
Society celebrates mediocrity, but striving for excellence and attention to detail can set individuals apart.
(0:21:50) – Encouraging Growth and Communication in Production
Creating quality work, continuous learning, consuming relevant content, effective communication, and project management for a collaborative work environment.
(0:26:47) – Effective Communication in Production
Communication and project management are crucial for timely completion of video projects, including daily check-ins, clear communication, and honest feedback.
(0:35:41) – Entrepreneurial Responsibilities and Communication
MrBeast’s role as a leader involves managing projects, networking, and maintaining vision for successful enterprises.
(0:42:43) – Critical Aspects and Creativity in Production
Identifying and protecting critical components, effective communication, and creativity in cost-saving are discussed in this chapter.
(0:57:43) – Accountability and Learning From Mistakes
Accountability and ownership in a professional setting, learning from mistakes, and creating a culture of growth.
(1:02:32) – Effective Communication in Production
Effective communication, choosing the right medium, acknowledging written communication, persistence in business, unconventional success in YouTube.
(1:11:03) – Analyzing Criticism of MrBeast
Controversy over an article’s reception, importance of context, ideal versus practical application, and finding value in guidance.
(1:18:51) – Lessons Learned Through Experience
Public figures like Trump face criticism, paralleling easy criticisms in politics and work. Jocko Willink’s “Extreme Ownership” teaches success brings haters. Sharing wisdom with younger professionals validates lessons. Parental wisdom grows with age.
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