Michael Dell: 'Make a Crisis' to Motivate Employees

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Michael Dell, founder and CEO of Dell Technologies, says that leaders should always act like there’s a crisis — and if there isn’t a crisis, start one.

Dell says that creating a crisis results in “excited” and “motivated” employees.

Dell, 60, was named as a potential investor in TikTok by President Donald Trump last month.

Michael Dell , the founder, chairman and CEO of Dell Technologies, says leaders should always act like there’s a crisis because he thinks employees are most productive under pressure. So if there isn’t a crisis, start one.

“I believe in this idea that if you don’t have a crisis, make one to get people excited, motivated, and to drive the necessary change,” Dell said on an episode of the “ Founders ” podcast earlier this week.

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