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Are you a Geek? Over the years, that word has gone from an insult to something people wear with pride. Geeks were once seen as the awkward outsiders, thick glasses, bad skin, introverted computer freaks who struggled to fit in ! But over time, they’ve become some of the most influential people in the room. They speak the language of technology, solve complex problems, and have fundamentally changed the way we build, work, and organise the world around us. Elon Musk, Susan Wojcicki, Jeff Bezos, Reed Hastings, Meg Whitman, Eric Schmidt and many others have shown what’s possible when deep curiosity meets relentless execution. I must say. This is actually a great book The Geek Way explores how some of the world’s best companies think about people, culture, experimentation, and innovation in a rapidly changing world. It draws lessons from likes of Netflix, Youtube, Amazon, Pixar, Planet Labs, Montessori and shows how this thinking has shaped their successes. If you care about building great teams, fostering a culture of ownership, and driving real innovation, it’s well worth adding to your list, especially for how it breaks down the core cultures behind high performing “geek” companies. - Science: Decisions driven by data, evidence, and experimentation - Ownership: Individuals take responsibility and act with autonomy - Speed: Move fast, iterate quickly, and learn continuously - Openness: Psychological safety to challenge, debate, and speak truth Geeks unite 🤓 Long live the Homo Ultrasocialis! Thanks Rob Godlonton for the nudge to read and listen to the book. iqbusiness