The Greg McKeown Podcast 84. What's Essential: Chip Conley on How Airbnb Won and The Great Midlife Edit
Jan 3, 2022
Chip Conley, a strategic advisor for Airbnb, discusses essentialism in navigating uncertainty. He shares Airbnb’s strategic shift from 30 goals down to four critical ones, which helped the company thrive during the pandemic. Conley emphasizes the importance of collaboration in leadership and how the 'Great Midlife Edit' encourages reevaluating life priorities. He also highlights the value of deep connections over superficial interactions, fostering authentic relationships through the Modern Elder Academy.
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Meeting at Airbnb
- Chip Conley joined Airbnb after recommending Greg McKeown as a speaker.
- Airbnb initially had 30 strategic initiatives, which they later reduced to four.
Defining Core Business
- Clarify your core business by repeatedly asking "What business are we in?".
- Avoid giving the same answer twice to discover the essence of your work.
Belong Anywhere
- Chip Conley facilitated a process at Airbnb to define their core business.
- Through a series of questions and discussions, they arrived at "belong anywhere".
