Introspection Through Storytelling | 2min snip from Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth

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How Netflix builds a culture of excellence | Elizabeth Stone (CTO)

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Introspection Through Storytelling

Books and media that explore human complexity and introspection can provide valuable insights into personal and professional growth. Works like 'What I Talk About When I Talk About Running' by Murakami draw parallels between running and writing, emphasizing meditative flow states. 'A Fine Balance' offers a rich narrative on human relationships and challenges, showcasing the depth of human experience. Additionally, engaging in contemporary films like 'Triangle of Sadness' and shows such as 'Beef' highlights the importance of unique storytelling and character exploration in understanding the human condition.

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Elizabeth Stone is the chief technology officer of Netflix. She previously served as vice president of product data science and engineering, and as vice president of data and insights, at Netflix. Before Netflix, Elizabeth was vice president of science at Lyft, chief operating officer at Nuna, a trader at Merrill Lynch, and an economist at Analysis Group. In our conversation, we discuss:

• Elizabeth’s advice for career advancement

• Netflix’s unique high-performance culture

• How, and why, Netflix maintains a high bar for excellence

• Intentional leadership practices

• How to foster an “open door” culture within your team

• The Keeper Test and how it contributes to maintaining a high bar for excellence

• The power of transparent communication

• Much more

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