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Tony Xu

03/26/25

@ Y Combinator

In moments of crisis, like during COVID-19, it becomes clear why you're doing what you're doing, and that clarity helps in decision-making.

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DoorDash CEO: Customer Obsession, Surviving Startup Death & Creating A New Market

@ Y Combinator

DoorDash CEO: Customer Obsession, Surviving Startup Death & Creating A New Market

03/26/25

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Doug McMillon

04/24/25

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

I've learned that sometimes decisions just need to be made quickly, especially during times of high uncertainty like the pandemic.

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Brian Chesky

06/02/24

@ The Social Radars Podcast

In a crisis, you have the chance to be bold and exceed expectations; it's a moment to rally your team around shared principles and vision.

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Brian Chesky

06/02/24

@ The Social Radars Podcast

In a crisis, things may slow down initially, but if you take a moment to breathe and trust your intuition, clarity will come. The key is to keep moving forward and not give up.

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Brian Chesky

06/02/24

@ The Social Radars Podcast

In a crisis, you must make principle-based decisions rather than data-driven ones, as the situation often lacks clear data.

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Nikesh Arora

12/08/23

@ The Logan Bartlett Show

During the pandemic, I realized that as a leader, I needed to provide certainty to my employees amidst the uncertainty they were facing.

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Brian Chesky

06/02/24

@ The Social Radars Podcast

I believe that a crisis is a defining moment for a leader; it’s an opportunity to show resilience and creativity in the face of adversity.

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Doug McMillon

04/24/25

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

During the pandemic, we learned the importance of speed in decision-making, which allowed us to adapt quickly and effectively to challenges.

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Sean Mitchell

05/04/18

@ Y Combinator

Understanding the purpose behind my actions alleviates a lot of stress, as I know why I'm doing what I'm doing.

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Elon Musk

09/16/16

@ Y Combinator

When making decisions that others deem crazy, it's important to feel the fear but let the significance of the goal drive you to act anyway.