Discussing the Rule of Firing Adequate Performers at Netflix

A discussion on the controversial rule at Netflix that calls for firing adequate performers, highlighting the semantic issue and the intent behind the rule.

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Company culture is hard to get right. And the further along your company is, the harder it becomes to make any significant changes to the culture. If you want to build a team that can work together well, culture building has to be intentional. In this episode, Tim Kendall, one of our investors and one of the earliest employees of Facebook, and Sam Corcos discuss building company culture, incentive alignment, and the importance of being able to change your mind.

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🎙 What Tim Kendall & Sam Corcos discuss:

(05:22) – Your core people build your culture

(10:08) – Find out how to reach your audience

(13:39) – Tell the story of your culture

(15:33) – Lean into your weirdness

(20:27) – Screen for cultural adaptability

(22:58) – Family can be dysfunctional

(24:42) – Be a team, not a family

(35:21) – Don’t be afraid of changes.

(36:53) – Reset your calendar

(40:28) – It’s okay to change your mind

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