# CEOs like Jensen Huang of Nvidia and Brian Chesky of Airbnb are realising that the old rules of the office are actually standing in the way of success.

*business · news · 2026-04-21 · The Financial Express*

## Key points

- Jensen Huang at Nvidia banned one-on-one executive meetings to speed up company information flow.
- Brian Chesky of Airbnb eliminated email and avoids meetings before 10:00 am for personal productivity.
- Scott Kirby at United Airlines institutionalized daily 20-minute office naps, citing productivity and science.
- Bob Jordan of Southwest Airlines reserves all Wednesday to Friday afternoons for zero meetings and deep focus.

**Companies:** Nvidia, Airbnb, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines
**Countries:** United States

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