Why a Billionaire Founder Encouraged Office Pranks
Summary
Paychex founder Tom Golisano shares anecdotes about his company’s playful culture, featuring pranks on colleagues like Gene Policini and Marty Mucey. He recounts hoaxes involving fake water shutoffs, a car lifted by a crane, and staged training department jokes. Golisano argues that humor is essential for employee satisfaction and corporate success. The episode promotes his book, Built, Not Born, and includes sponsor messages.
Topics discussed
Intro ads: State Farm, Samsung, Harley-Davidson, T-Mobile
Introduction to Tom Golisano and Paychex culture
Prank: Fake water shut-off call by Gene Policini
Prank: Hoisting Gene's Mercedes with a crane
Prank: The fake secretary interview with a cigarette
Prank: The repetitive income tax question in training
Prank: Marty Mucey and the birthday hat revenge
Conclusion, book promo, and closing ads
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