Spotify's CEO's Lesson in Leadership: Embracing Discover Weekly's Appeal

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek emphasizes the importance of listening and being open to ideas from his team. He admits that he initially didn't think the idea for "Discover Weekly" was special, but as his team built it, it became a hit. Ek believes that listening is an underrated skill and encourages leaders to become better listeners. He also advocates for leaders to let their teams pursue initiatives they're passionate about, even if they don't agree. Building a listening culture and practicing "disagree and commit" are key to fostering trust and promoting creativity within teams.