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It's Lonely at the Top - The Life of a Leader

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Explore the challenges and insights of leadership in this 22-minute Web Summit conference talk featuring CEOs José Neves of Farfetch, Jason Robins of DraftKings, and Gillian Tans of Booking.com. Delve into topics such as combating isolation, creating a culture of empowerment, and managing the pressures of being always on stage. Gain valuable leadership lessons as these executives discuss fear of failure, company culture, corporate soul-searching, and the art of letting go. Learn how to balance holding people accountable while managing day-to-day goals, and discover the unique perspectives of those at the top of their respective industries.

Syllabus

Intro
Is it lonely at the top
Creating a culture of empowerment
The loneliest profession
Always on stage
Leadership lessons
Fear of failure
Company culture
Company values
Corporate soulsearching
Letting go
Holding people accountable
Managing day to day goals

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