# 298. Former Tesla Executive: Why Speed Is the Only Business Strategy That Actually Works | Jay Abbasi

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Podcast: [the Learn-It-All™ podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-learn-it-all-podcast-6700797)
Published: 2026-05-21T16:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Most leaders are moving too slowly for the world they’re trying to win in. In this episode of the Learn-It-All™ podcast, Damon sits down with Keynote speaker and former Tesla executive Jay Abbasi to unpack why speed in business, leadership adaptability, and decisive action are becoming non-negotiable advantages in today’s AI-driven workplace. Jay shares how his time at Tesla taught him that in an environment full of change, chaos, and uncertainty, waiting on the sidelines means falling behind. The better move? Fail forward, take calculated risks, and trust that the first decision does not have to be perfect because you can always make another one. Jay also breaks down why high-performing leaders need more than hustle. They need resilience, emotional awareness, mindfulness, and the ability to lead through discomfort without burning out. He explains why burnout is not caused by what you do, but by what you do not do to recharge. Using his “Fundamental Six” framework, Jay gives leaders a practical way to build energy, clarity, and well-being through better sleep, physical fitness, mental fitness, positive consumption, social connection, and healthier daily habits. Damon and Jay also dig into what it really takes to lead in 2026 and beyond, especially as AI accelerates the pace of change. They cover how to give difficult feedback without avoiding discomfort, why concise communication builds confidence and credibility, how to influence without authority, and why adaptability may be the most important leadership skill of the next decade. If you want to become a faster, calmer, more effective leader in a world that refuses to slow down, this conversation is packed with practical leadership tools you can use immediately. In this episode, you’ll learn... Why Jay believes that “…

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