They’re called T5T emails. They’re essential to Jensen Huang’s success.
Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s CEO, credits much of his company’s meteoric rise to a unique feedback system called Top-5 Things (T5T) emails, where 30,000 employees share unfiltered updates directly accessible to him. These concise updates highlight five key things employees are working on, thinking about, or noticing, providing insights that bypass layers of management. Huang’s relentless work ethic—reading these emails daily and often responding instantly—has even shaped the culture, with some employees waiting until Sunday to send updates to avoid weekend disruptions. This system has uncovered critical insights, like the early potential of GPUs in machine learning, propelling Nvidia to dominate the AI revolution. Huang keeps his Top-5 Things private to avoid influencing the candidness of the feedback he receives.
My Take
Huang’s T5T approach is a masterclass in removing organizational filters and empowering employees to share unvarnished insights. Leaders in any field can emulate this principle by fostering direct, transparent communication channels encouraging bottom-up innovation.
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This post was enhanced with AI assistance, thoroughly reviewed, edited, and reflects my own thoughts.