Brian Chesky, CEO of Airbnb, recently discussed the future of corporate management on the Invest Like The Best podcast, highlighting the diminishing role of 'people managers' in an AI-driven workplace. He stated that managers who primarily conduct recurring meetings will likely become obsolete, emphasizing the need for leaders to be directly involved in work execution. As companies increasingly adopt AI, middle management, particularly those who merely oversee others, face significant risks. Chesky noted that Gartner predicts by 2026, 20% of organizations will use AI to eliminate more than half of their middle-management positions. This shift necessitates that managers possess technical skills and contribute actively to their teams' work. Other tech leaders, such as Coinbase's Brian Armstrong, are echoing this sentiment, announcing layoffs that affect 'pure managers' as companies adapt to new working methods enabled by AI. Jack Dorsey, CEO of Block, also supports the idea of reducing middle management, suggesting that AI can handle many traditional managerial tasks. This evolving landscape indicates a fundamental change in how companies view management roles and the skills required for future success.