Powerful
Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility
by Patty McCord
Recommended by 4 notable people, including Adam Grant and Keith Rabois
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Recommended by 7 sources and appears in Management, Best Leadership Books, and Most Recommended Books.
When it comes to recruiting, motivating, and creating great teams, Patty McCord says most companies have it all wrong. McCord helped create the unique and highperforming culture at Netflix, where she was chief talent officer. In her new book, Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility, she shares what she learned there and elsewher...
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Recommended by 7 sources and appears in Management, Best Leadership Books, and Most Recommended Books.
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Keith Rabois
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“@dwr | My list of the 20 most exciting books that debut in 2018 spanning timing to culture, grit to health, and hate to truth.”
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