Archive · 15 Jan 2026

Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos Calls 'Typhoon' His Favorite Leadership Book

Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos Calls 'Typhoon' His Favorite Leadership Book

Ted Sarandos, the co-CEO of Netflix, loves a book called 'Typhoon' by Joseph Conrad.

It's not a typical business book, but a story about a ship captain dealing with a big storm.

Sarandos says he reads it many times and learns something new each time.

At first, he thought the captain was reckless, but now he sees it as a lesson about making tough decisions and leading through difficult times.

He also talked about how he helped Netflix by making a big bet on a TV show called 'House of Cards', which changed the company.

Sarandos believes in hiring good people, giving them the right tools, and then trusting them to do their best work.

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