"We're going to be really demanding. If you're not performing, we're going to let you know. And if you don't fix it, we're going to push you out. Part of working hard is sending emails to the team on a Saturday. And if I don't get a response on Saturday, sending them an email on Sunday with a question mark. What's going on?"
"While you will have worked hard, you're going to have a great time. But don't come here if you want to coast. To me, the most important skill in life is a skill of working hard."
"When Khosrowshahi stepped into Uber's top role in 2017, he quickly implemented a new strategy to turn things around. At the time the company had been losing $2.5 billion to $3 billion a year, and was resting on some of its success. So far, his leadership philosophy has been working: Khosrowshahi pointed out that last year, Uber generated $9.8 billion in free cash flow."
Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has implemented a demanding work culture focused on high performance and work ethic. Employees are expected to work beyond standard hours, including weekends, with the CEO personally sending emails on Saturdays and Sundays to check on team responsiveness. Those who underperform receive direct feedback and face potential termination. Since Khosrowshahi took the helm in 2017, Uber transformed from losing $2.5-3 billion annually to generating $9.8 billion in free cash flow. While acknowledging the demanding nature of working at Uber, Khosrowshahi emphasizes that employees gain real agency, learning opportunities, and the ability to make tangible differences. He identifies work ethic as the most important skill for success in life.
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