Patty McCord rethinks how we work, applying Silicon Valley's spirit of innovation to challenge entrenched norms and question the very notion of 'best practices.' Drawing on extensive experience with both global tech giants and nimble startups, she has witnessed firsthand how companies can become complacent and employees disengaged. McCord is dedicated to spreading the message that we can fundamentally change workplace cultures, believing that individuals arrive at work as fully formed adults eager to make an impact and take pride in their contributions.
When it comes to recruiting, motivating, and creating great teams, McCord says most companies have it all wrong. She helped create the high-performing culture at Netflix, and now she shares what she learned. McCord advocates practicing radical honesty in the workplace, saying good-bye to employees who don't fit the company's emerging needs, and motivating with challenging work, not promises, perks, and bonus plans.