Andrew McAfee on the Geek Way - Hello Monday with Jessi H...

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Anyone who’s ever been called a geek probably wouldn’t say it’s a compliment, but today’s guest would beg to differ. Andrew McAfee’s book The Geek Way: The Radical Mindset that Drives Extraordinary Results dissects the mind of the tech startup founder to understand the traits that built some of the most impactful companies in the world. In this episode of Hello Monday, Andrew sits down with Jessi to discuss what he calls the “four norms” of geek behavior and how embracing them can make us better thinkers and innovators. Follow Andrew McAfee on LinkedIn and check out his book here. Follow Jessi Hempel on LinkedIn and order her debut memoir, now available in paperback! Join the Hello Monday community: Subscribe to the Hello Monday newsletter, and join us on the LinkedIn News page for Hello Monday Office Hours, Wednesdays at 3p ET. To continue the conversation this week and every week, join our free LinkedIn group for Hello Monday listeners https://lnkd.in/hellomondaygroup

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This episode was published on November 13, 2023.

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Anyone who’s ever been called a geek probably wouldn’t say it’s a compliment, but today’s guest would beg to differ. Andrew McAfee’s book The Geek Way: The Radical Mindset that Drives Extraordinary Results dissects the mind of the tech startup...

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