Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky says he writes just one email a week, if that—because it ‘feels like work’ and is ‘inferior’ to just texting his staff

Airbnb's chief executive Brian Chesky rarely writes emails, claiming he may not have drafted one in the past week. Instead, he prefers texting his staff as it feels more personal and less like work. He believes that emails are outdated, inefficient, and a poor form of communication. While Chesky values in-person meetings and video calls, he acknowledges that text messages offer a faster response and a deeper connection.

Despite this, he is not opposed to after-hours work, as many other CEOs encourage employees to respond to messages even during their personal time. However, he acknowledges that excessive communication outside of work hours could negatively impact employees' work-life balance. Ultimately, Chesky and some other CEOs believe that quick responses via text are essential in modern business, even if it means compromising personal time.