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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