Logan Roy or Andy Warhol? What type of CEO are you?

From Brian Chesky (Airbnb)

On paper, I’m a busi­ness­person, but what I’m really doing is designing a company. I think you need that distinction, because in entrepreneurship, as in design, you have to remain curious to keep your mind open to the next big idea.

What I think

• Building (a company) , by nature, suggests a linear process. One brick on top of another. In this context, construction is seen as progress, while demolition represents failure or setback.

• Designing (a company) , on the other hand, embodies the essence of the creative process. It involves drawing, revising, and starting from scratch when necessary. It implies the freedom to explore, adapt, and innovate.

• Perhaps it’s just semantics, but perception shapes reality, right?

The longer you act as a designer of your company, the lighter your organization will become.

After all, paper is lighter than cement.