#229: Glenn Fogel, CEO of Booking Holdings (Booking.com, Kayak, Priceline, OpenTable) – Know what you don’t know

Great companies aren’t built by ego. They’re built by leaders who ask questions, listen, and rely on the smart people around them. And this episode’s guest is one of those leaders! Glenn Fogel is the CEO of Booking Holdings, the company behind big travel brands like Booking dot com, Kayak, Priceline, and OpenTable.  Having been at the company for 25 years, Glenn’s got a lot of experience to draw on. Yet he’s the first to admit when something isn’t his area of expertise. And instead of guessing, he trusts the experts on his team to guide the way. If you want to know the secret to staying humble and building an engaged team, hit play and discover the power of knowing what you don’t know! You’ll also learn: The importance of data (with one big caveat) How to push for innovation in a successful, established company The #1 mistake companies make after an international acquisition The mindset you need for painful decisions Take your learning further. Get proven leadership advice from these (free!) resources: The How Leaders Lead App: A vast library of 90-second leadership lessons to stay sharp on the go  Daily Insight Emails: One small (but powerful!) leadership principle to focus on each day Whichever you choose, you can be sure you’ll get the trusted leadership advice you need to advance your career, develop your team, and grow your business. Connect with David: Keep Up with David on LinkedIn Follow David on Twitter The How Leaders Lead Instagram View insightful clips on TikTok Watch full interviews on YouTube Get the USA Today Bestselling Book "How Leaders Learn"