#229: Glenn Fogel, CEO of Booking Holdings (Booking.com, Kayak, Priceline, OpenTable) – Know what you don’t know
Learn how to lean on the expertise of others so the best idea wins, not the loudest voice in the room. Plus, advice for staying innovative and using the data the right way.
How Leaders Lead with David Novak · David Novak
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Show Notes
Great companies aren’t built by ego. They’re built by leaders who ask questions, listen, and rely on the smart people around them.
And this episode’s guest is one of those leaders! Glenn Fogel is the CEO of Booking Holdings, the company behind big travel brands like Booking dot com, Kayak, Priceline, and OpenTable.
Having been at the company for 25 years, Glenn’s got a lot of experience to draw on. Yet he’s the first to admit when something isn’t his area of expertise. And instead of guessing, he trusts the experts on his team to guide the way.
If you want to know the secret to staying humble and building an engaged team, hit play and discover the power of knowing what you don’t know!
You’ll also learn:
- The importance of data (with one big caveat)
- How to push for innovation in a successful, established company
- The #1 mistake companies make after an international acquisition
- The mindset you need for painful decisions
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