Managers must now be workers, or else
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky says the future belongs to those who can do the work, not just oversee it.
The story
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky warns that 'pure people managers' and workers resistant to change will struggle in the AI era, emphasizing the need for adaptability and technical skills.
Source: fortune.com
Our reading
Chesky says managers who only do meetings and not work are like chefs who only order ingredients. Now, they have to actually cook or get replaced by someone who does.
So, if a manager can’t code or design, they’re not just outdated—they’re obsolete. The irony is that the people who once got promoted for being good at meetings now have to prove they can actually do the job.
It’s not about being a manager or a worker anymore—it’s about being a hybrid, or getting replaced by someone who is.
