1: A Great Workplace is Stunning Colleagues

Question 1

What was the unexpected result of layoffs at Netflix in 2001? Why did that happen?

Answer 1

The higher talent density improved performance. The slackers bring down the overall.

Question 2

Is performance really contagious?

Answer 2

Yep. Research shows that slackers and negative people drastically reduce the performance of groups.

Question 3

What are the 3 takeaways from chapter 1 (A Great Workplace is Stunning Colleagues)?

Answer 3

1. Your number one goal as a leader is to develop a work environment consisting exclusively of stunning colleagues.
2. Stunning colleagues accomplish significant amounts of important work and are exceptionally creative and passionate.
3. Jerks, slackers, sweet people with non-stellar performance or pessimists left on the team will bring down the performance of everyone.