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Best of 2024 #1 – 5 Biggest Team Building Mistakes w/ Netflix Legend Patty McCord

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As we head into 2025, we're looking back on our most popular episodes of 2024. This episode was originally published on June 17, 2024.

How do the best founders build exceptional teams? Learn how a practical approach to HR can transform the culture at your startup.

In this episode, Patty McCord, former Chief Talent Officer at Netflix and author of 'Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility,' shares her wisdom on fostering a high-performance culture.

Patty, Yaniv and Chris discuss:

  • Finders Keepers: How the Netflix 'keeper test' can help you hire appropriately for the current stage of your startup.
  • All Groan Ups Here: How treating employees as adults and providing honest feedback can strengthen your workplace.
  • Vanishing Acts: Why eliminating 'HR theater' serves everyone in the long run.

    • This is a long episode, but worth every minute of your time. Don't miss it!

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