AMD’s Lisa Su: Leading Through Relentless Ambition
Lisa Su, CEO of AMD and Time’s CEO of the Year for 2024, has driven the company from near collapse in 2014 with a $2B market cap to a $201B (market cap) industry leader today. Under her leadership, AMD’s stock soared from $3 to $125 per share, powered by Su’s focus on ambitious goals, rigorous work ethic, and commitment to developing leaders. While celebrating AMD’s monumental rise, Su’s management style—marked by weekend meetings and early morning feedback sessions—has sparked conversations about work-life balance, particularly as younger generations demand healthier boundaries in the workplace.
My Take
Lisa Su’s story underscores that hard work and ambition can deliver remarkable results, proving there’s still a place for companies and individuals who embrace relentless effort. At the same time, there’s also a growing demand for organizations that prioritize work-life balance, reflecting shifting values in the workforce. Both approaches have pros and cons, and the market has room for both. A third way, “work smart, not hard,” focuses on maximizing efficiency and leveraging innovation to achieve results—offering another valid path aligning with specific goals and values.
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