OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, shares his insights on managing a company and leading a team, emphasizing efficiency and balance. Here are his top six tips:

1. Balance in Managing People
Altman advises pushing team members to achieve their potential without causing burnout. He stresses the importance of not letting organizational structures hinder productivity.

2. Avoiding Meeting Overload
Altman limits his meeting times, advocating for either brief 15-20 minute sessions or extended 2-hour discussions. He keeps his mornings free from meetings to maximize productivity and encourages open communication with his team via Slack.

3. Clear and Concise Communication
Altman emphasizes brevity in communication. He believes conveying messages succinctly is a crucial skill and practices this by being direct in emails.

4. Strategic Delegation
Altman delegates tasks based on interest and capability. He focuses on tasks he enjoys and is productive at, passing other responsibilities to those who are both capable and interested.

5. Effective Work Prioritization
Altman prioritizes his tasks by creating daily, monthly, and yearly lists. His approach is to handle essential tasks first, avoid wasting time, and keep organized lists.

6. Focused Recruitment
Altman advises spending more time on recruitment, taking risks on high-potential individuals, and identifying hidden talent. He looks for signs of accomplishment and rapid improvement in candidates.