In Good Company with Nicolai Tangen Reed Hastings founder and co-CEO of Netflix
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Sep 21, 2022 
Reed Hastings, Founder and co-CEO of Netflix, opens up about transforming the entertainment industry from DVD rentals to streaming. He shares insights on building a unique corporate culture that prioritizes psychological safety and creativity. The discussion also covers the evolving competition in streaming and the shift from traditional TV to on-demand content. Hastings highlights Netflix's expansion into gaming, emphasizing the importance of diverse storytelling and engagement through algorithms. Throughout, he reflects on the dynamics of co-leadership and personal growth.
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The Tile Floor Lesson
- Reed Hastings taught math in Swaziland and learned a valuable lesson about assumptions.
- Students struggled with a tile problem because they had no experience with tiled floors.
Context Over Blame
- Instead of blaming people, consider the context they might be missing.
- This systems thinking approach leads to better leadership.
Building High-Performance Teams
- Build a high-performance team by attracting incredible people.
- Offer freedom, responsibility, and top compensation.