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Tony Xu, Doordash Cofounder & CEO—Break Problems Into Detailed Pieces

Tony Xu, Doordash Cofounder & CEO—Break Problems Into Detailed Pieces

FromHow Leaders Lead with David Novak


Tony Xu, Doordash Cofounder & CEO—Break Problems Into Detailed Pieces

FromHow Leaders Lead with David Novak

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Length:
61 minutes
Released:
Aug 6, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Today’s guest is Tony Xu, Cofounder and CEO of Doordash. 
Getting a nice tasty burrito delivered to your door may seem pretty straightforward. 
But when you think about all the moving parts – vendors, drivers, logistics, traffic, weather, technology – there are a lot of places where problems can pop up!
Tony and his team love to solve those problems. And they do it by breaking them down to their smallest details, so they really get clear on what’s happening. 
At Doordash, Tony is creating a culture of action and ownership – where his people have both the skills AND the attitude they need to really dig into details.
To be honest, we leaders sometimes overlook those nitty gritty details. And that can be costly, because we never get the full understanding and clarity we really need to solve the problem.
Great leaders have to deal in reality. And sometimes, reality is really detailed. Tony is a great leader who has the curiosity and hard work it takes to break problems down into detailed pieces – and there’s a lot we can learn from him! 
You’ll also learn:

The #1 strategy you need to solve problems – even the really tough ones

Two practical ways you can foster more innovation in your company

Three standout behaviors to look for as you hire

A golden piece of advice for balancing work with the rest of your life

The surprising thing Tony teaches everyone at Doordash (and why)
Released:
Aug 6, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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David Novak hosts real leadership conversations with the best CEOs, Founders & Entrepreneurs in business, sports and entertainment to talk about how they get such incredibly good things done and how they are making a difference in their communities. David, a former co-founder and CEO himself, has been asking great questions and learning from top leaders his whole life. Now he breaks down the key learnings so that by the end of each episode, you’ll have something simple you can apply as you develop into a better leader.