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WorkLife with Adam Grant

A company is not a family with Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky

May 21, 2024
38:06
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Brian Chesky, CEO of Airbnb, discusses leading with care, overcommunication, and treating a company as a community. They explore the importance of trust, transparency, empathy, and redefining work-life balance in corporate settings.
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Quick takeaways

  • Emphasize trust within employees to navigate tough times with care and transparency.
  • Create extraordinary and immersive experiences for guests through innovative concepts like the Icon Collection.

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Brian Chesky's Journey from Designer to Airbnb CEO

Brian Chesky, the CEO of Airbnb, shares his journey from being a designer to leading a global hospitality brand. Starting from his days at RISD, where the idea for Airbnb emerged during a design conference in San Francisco, he recalls the humble beginnings of turning their home into a bed and breakfast. Trust has been a crucial element in his leadership approach, focusing on creating a system of trust within Airbnb's community, resonating both with guests opening their homes and employees trusting their leader.

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