Netflix’s culture, at least originally, wasn’t the result of careful planning—of aspirational principles or cultural manifestos. How it was a reflection of the shared values and behaviors of the founders. How we trusted each other, worked hard, and had zero patience for traditional corporate bullshit. All of that is true. But what happens when the team grows? When a company is small, trust and efficiency go hand in hand. If you’ve got the right people on your team, you don’t need to tell them exactly how you want them to do things—in fact, you often don’t even need to tell them what you want
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