The Economic Times

From radical transparency to a 48-hour rule: How Melinda French Gates, Ray Dalio, Satya Nadella and David Shelley approach employee feedback

Melinda French Gates follows a 48-hour rule for employee feedback, giving herself time to reflect before addressing concerns. While Ray Dalio advocates radical transparency and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella promotes a learn-it-all culture, Hachette chief David Shelley stresses the importance of leaders communicating in their own words rather than relying on AI. Their approaches highlight different ways business leaders handle criticism, encourage learning and communicate with employees.