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'Constant threat' | Why this CEO demands every employee sends him holiday plans

Why this CEO demands every employee sends him holiday plans
Why this CEO demands every employee sends him holiday plans
  • Earlier this month, Okta’s CEO and Co-Founder Todd McKinnon noticed that burnout was becoming prevalent among his workforce 

  • Okta offers unlimited holiday, yet McKinnon understood that he, like all executives, must lead by example 

  • As a result, he asked all employees to individually send him their holiday plans via email 

  • But should other leaders follow suit? Read on to find out...

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