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Challenges of Leadership in Tech Companies
1:06:51 - 1:12:48 (05:56)
Jocko Willink and Lex Fridman discuss the challenges of leadership in tech companies, particularly the fear of losing the innovative spirit and stagnating if the CEO were to leave, and the need to find subordinate leaders with expertise and trust to delegate responsibilities to.
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Many people worry about what could happen to Tesla if Elon Musk were to disappear.
1:06:51 - 1:11:00 (04:09)
Tesla
Summary
Many people worry about what could happen to Tesla if Elon Musk were to disappear. However, the key to the company's success is not just creating the right culture, but also finding the right people to lead it in the future.
ChapterChallenges of Leadership in Tech Companies
Episode#197 – Jocko Willink: War, Leadership, and Discipline
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Leaders who display bad behavior like losing their temper and mistreating employees can still achieve success if their companies thrive despite their actions.
1:11:00 - 1:12:48 (01:47)
Leadership
Summary
Leaders who display bad behavior like losing their temper and mistreating employees can still achieve success if their companies thrive despite their actions.