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What business can learn from "geeks"

The McKinsey Podcast

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Geeks: A New Breed of Business Leaders

This chapter explores the concept of geeks as business leaders and how they have brought an upgrade to the way companies operate, avoiding traditional dysfunctions. It discusses the geek norms underlying extraordinary performance, such as science, ownership, speed, and openness.

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