Oura CEO says he will 'lurk' in Slack channels, because it keeps him visible

Tom Hale, CEO of Oura, hangs out in Slack.

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• Oura CEO Tom Hale said he sometimes observes employees in Slack.
• When he sees "great work," he comments directly on it, he says.
• Hale said lurking in employee Slack rooms has helped create a culture where ideas flow freely.

Leadership styles vary widely from CEO to CEO. Some are highly visible and communicative, earning trust through memos, town halls, and motivational messaging, while others take a quieter approach...