The Netflix Book – No Rules, Reed Hastings & Erin Meyer

Can people truly be trusted if you show them TRUST?

What does it mean to provide CONTEX for decision-making and appropriate behavior, rather than  simply enforcing control?

Why is it considered detrimental to your company if you withhold honesty or fail to provide regular FEEDBACK to colleagues, superiors, and subordinates?

What value does the principle of “ACT IN THE BEST INTEREST OF YOUR COMPANY” bring to both individual development and business growth?

What are the impacts when a leader admits their MISTAKES?

These are just a few of the thought-provoking questions answered in NO RULES RULES: NETFLIX, authored by Reed Hastings, founder and CEO of Netflix, and Erin Meyer, a professor at INSEAD. The book is rich with insights presented through personal stories, research, anecdotes, and practical examples—all designed to inspire and guide readers towards more effective leadership and organizational culture.

Who should read this book?

Our recommendation is for anyone who recognizes that it’s time to work differently, understands that people are a vital resource, and wants to cultivate a culture of freedom and responsibility in their organization. It’s for those who are ready to embrace challenges and make bold moves towards transformation.

Readers of this book will gain valuable insights on which traditional rules in people management and business development should be discarded, and which innovative principles should be adopted for lasting success.

As Reed Hastings sums up the book’s message:

“A symphony is not what you want. Ditch the conductor and the sheet music. Instead—assemble a jazz band. Jazz emphasizes individual spontaneity. Musicians know the entire structure of the song, but they have the freedom to improvise, borrowing elements from one another and creating incredible music.”