The Path with Ryan Roslansky Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi on playing the long game
Aug 29, 2023
Dara Khosrowshahi, the CEO of Uber and former Expedia leader, shares insights on navigating career transitions and the art of seizing opportunities. He discusses essential skills like determination and active listening that shape professional growth. Khosrowshahi also emphasizes the benefits of playing the long game at one company while managing personal branding. Balancing immediate success with long-term goals, he advocates for the '20% time' strategy, encouraging employees to invest in passion projects that boost innovation and personal development.
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Early Life Disruption
- Dara Khosrowshahi was born into a family business in Iran, expected to join it.
- The Iranian revolution forced him to move to the U.S. and rebuild his life from scratch.
Avoid Overplanning Your Career
- Don't overplan your career; stay open to unexpected opportunities.
- A narrow focus makes you ignore many potential chances for growth.
Keys to Leadership Success
- Hard work and listening are the two most crucial skills for leadership success.
- Great leaders must sometimes make calls that go against their team's recommendations.