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Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility

byPatty McCord

Patty McCord, Netflix's former chief talent officer, explains the management philosophy behind the company's culture of freedom and responsibility. She challenges familiar practices such as elaborate approval chains, annual performance reviews, retention for its own sake, and perks presented as culture. Instead, McCord advocates candid debate, clear business context, high standards, and teams built for the work ahead. The book addresses hiring, compensation, feedback, and difficult departures while insisting that adults perform best when trusted with meaningful information. It offers leaders a provocative model for creating adaptable organizations without substituting slogans for honest management.

Publisher

Silicon Guild

Publication date

2018

Format

Print edition

Pages

152

ISBN

9781939714138