Why ‘Founder Mode’ is Not a One-Size-Fits-All Solution to Leadership

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If you haven’t caught the dialogue around “founder mode” of late, let me get you up to speed: Brian Chesky, founder and CEO of Airbnb, has recently been celebrated for his refusal to step back from the driver’s seat amidst assertions that his decision to retain control is one of the reasons for Airbnb’s enviable growth. Some have even compared him to Steve Jobs, with Chesky apparently downright thrilled by the association.

But before we champion founder mode as the be-all and end-all for creating a unicorn, let alone building a successful business, we need to explore and dissect why and

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