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The principle of Radical Honesty played a significant role in shaping Netflix's unique culture. It was born from the interaction between Hastings and Randolph, the co-founders of Netflix. They believed in open and honest discussions, even if it led to arguments, until the best solution was found. This principle, along with the culture of Freedom and Responsibility, made employees feel trusted and motivated them to give their best. As the company grew, the challenge was to scale this culture. Patty McCord, the HR Head of Netflix, designed processes that encouraged freedom and fostered Netflix's unique culture. Concepts such as unlimited vacation days and trust-based expense reimbursement were introduced, which further defined Netflix's culture.
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The early culture of Netflix was born from how Hastings and Randolph treated each other. Their principle of Radical Honesty meant raised voices and argumentations until the optimal solution was found. A culture of Freedom and Responsibility makes employees feel trusted and can give their utmost. Most companies hired people who lacked good judgment and spent effort defining everything from stationery to holidays through long processes just to protect themselves from such poor judgment. Netflix wanted to build a process for people with great judgment. Freedom and Responsibility, coupled with Radical Honesty, would be transformative in the long haul. But as the company grew, the question became how to scale it. This is where Patty McCord, the HR Head of Netflix, came in. She designed processes that encouraged freedom and fostered Netflix's unique culture. Patty McCord pioneered concepts such unlimited vacation days and trust-based expense reimbursement, which went on to eventually redefin...
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