The End Of The People Manager?

The End Of The People Manager?

Author: Russ Hill May 16, 2026 Duration: 31:07
“People managers won’t have any value in the future.” That line is making the rounds, and we’re not letting it slide by without a real leadership reality check. We dig into Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky’s comments on AI, organizational structure, and the kind of manager he thinks will disappear, then we break down what’s actually useful for leaders outside the Silicon Valley bubble. We talk about the very real push for efficiency, flatter org charts, and fewer layers of management as AI tools get ...

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Most of You Suck At This! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:16
#314: It's one of our biggest challenges as leaders. In this episode I've got to share why most of you would be terrible golf coaches or piano instructors! Why should you care? Because they do something remarkably well t…
I Can't Stop Thinking About This Concept [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:58
#313: There's this idea... this concept... this word that I can't stop thinking about. I've recorded a few videos about it for Instagram lately and ever since then I've been thinking about how this one word is critical t…
How Badly Do You Want It? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:40
#312: Talk about a contrast! I just messaged two different vendors and the difference in their responses could not have been more stark. It got me thinking about how badly do you want success? You say you want it but are…
The Leaders I'm Most Grateful For [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:26
#311: What are the traits, characteristics, and behaviors that I value most in the leaders I work with and spend time around? I made a list of the five things I'm grateful for most in leaders. See how my list compares wi…
He Couldn't Hide the Pressure He's Feeling [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:22
#310: It just happened a few hours ago. I was on a Zoom call with a top executive in a large manufacturing company. This is an extremely bright successful leader and yet the moment he logged into the call you could see i…
What's Your Personal Response Rate? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:49
#309: You've never been asked that question have you? You don't even know what I'm talking about when it comes to the term "response rate." In this episode I introduce a new concept that I want you thinking about because…
Success Is Impossible Without These 2 Things [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:48
#308: Everything good I've achieved or gained in my life came through these two things.... the two things I talk about in this episode. And yet we're wired to not want to do either of them. They require discipline. They…
Stop Complaining - They're Clones of You! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:38
#307: Teams are reflections of the people leading them. Ever notice how boring teachers have bored students. Lazy bosses have lazy employees. In this episode I share some things I want you thinking about in the way that…
The Word of The Year Is.... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:08
#306: One word has totally consumed me this year. I've been totally focused on it for months now. It's driven everything we've been doing as a company. I want to share with you what the word is and how it's affected me a…

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