Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick's management style: No chief of staff, no 'toxic' discretionary pay programs

Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick discussed his management style at Business Insider's The Long Play event in New York City. Zelnick, who oversees 13,000 employees, emphasizes a shared mission to create the world's best entertainment. He believes the key to achieving this is a formulaic compensation program, empathetic listening, and direct access to the CEO.

Zelnick stated that there is no confusion among employees about the company's mission, and that every one of the 13,000 staff members can and will confirm his statement. His management philosophy revolves around establishing a mission, strategy, and culture. Zelnick also explained that he has no chief of staff and is available on Slack 24/7, sharing his cellphone number with employees. He considers his approach unique and not necessarily applicable to all leaders.