Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility
by Patty McCord
No club is reading this yet — be the first to start one
1 reader has this book on their Readfeed shelves
When it comes to recruiting, motivating, and creating great teams, Patty McCord says most companies have it all wrong. McCord helped create the unique and high-performing culture at Netflix, where she was chief talent officer. In her new book, Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility, she shares what she learned there and elsewhere in Silicon Valley.
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. McCord argues that the old standbys of corporate HR―annual performance reviews, retention plans, employee empowerment and engagement programs―often end up being a colossal waste of time and resources. Her road-tested advice, offered with humor and irreverence, provides readers a different path for creating a culture of high performance and profitability.
Powerful will change how you think about work and the way a business should be run.
Discuss Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility with other readers
Join or start a book club for Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility on Readfeed. Live chat, shared reading progress, and AI discussion questions — free to get started.
Frequently asked questions
How do I join a book club for Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility?
Sign up free on Readfeed, then browse public clubs or start your own club with Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility as the current read. Invite friends with a share link and discuss together with live chat and AI discussion questions.
Can I discuss Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility with other readers online?
Yes. Readfeed book clubs let you chat live, share progress, and join discussions about Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility with readers worldwide — whether your club is virtual, in-person, or hybrid.
Is Readfeed free?
Yes. Creating an account and joining book clubs is free. Sign up to find readers who love the same books and start discussing today.