
1. “Keeper test” for employee retention: Netflix, under Reed Hastings’ leadership, implemented an unconventional “keeper test” approach. They only retained employees that leaders would fight to keep if they wanted to leave. This unorthodox method helped Netflix maintain a high-performing workforce and drive innovation, showing how trusting your instincts as a leader can lead to success.
2. Slow growth strategy: Jotform’s founder took a unique approach by bootstrapping and growing slowly. He performed every role himself initially, gaining insights into needed skills for future hires. This strategy allowed for intentional growth, creating stability and consistency in the company’s vision, which employees often value more than high salaries.
By Aytekin Tank | AUG 22, 2024
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