Netflix co-CEO on founder Reed Hastings’ leadership - what he learned
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos credits founder Reed Hastings for his management philosophy: empower top talent and embrace uncertainty. Sarandos revealed authorizing a $100 million 'House of Cards' investment without Hastings' approval, a calculated risk that transformed Netflix into a streaming powerhouse. He also finds leadership lessons in fiction, particularly Joseph Conrad's 'Typhoon'.
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos credits founder Reed Hastings for his management philosophy: empower top talent and embrace uncertainty. Sarandos revealed authorizing a $100 million 'House of Cards' investment without Hastings' approval, a calculated risk that transformed Netflix into a streaming powerhouse. He also finds leadership lessons in fiction, particularly Joseph Conrad's 'Typhoon'.
