![]() Talented people love to work with talented people. He leveraged this reality, and then thousands of iterations later, here we are. Autonomy, when led with context, sprouts flexibility, speed, and innovation. He learned that performance is contagious. He caught a break in 2001, when he was forced to conduct a substantial layoff in order to survive. I’ll condensate Reed’s book in the three concepts that form the foundations of Netflix’s culture, (1) talent density, (2) candor, and (3) elimination of controls.Īs Reed describes it, he created a jazz band, instead of an orchestra. I want to keep this review short and easy. In this simples funnel diagram below, Reed describes how he built Netflix: Reed gives actionable advice on how to apply his successful culture for creative companies – not so useful for companies that deal with high-risk models, such as aviation and the like. The book is a must read for entrepreneurs and investors. One of those easy to see, hard to foresee books, where the author describes what makes them extraordinary. ![]() ![]() No Rules Rules is a book about Netflix’s culture and business model – not unlike Netflix’s culture deck. If, like me, you were expecting a book about Reed’s life, challenges, and mental models, you might find yourself wanting more. He is the entrepreneur responsible for creating and leading Netflix. I want to recall that instead of panicking when living on the edge of chaos, I should embrace it. The feeling of finishing a good book, trying to find one message you want your later self to remember. ![]()
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