In this episode of the Dr. CK Bray Show, Dr. Bray unpacks the "Fester List," Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky's bold move to expose the quiet problems rotting his company from within. The top offender? Leaders and teams glued to phones during meetings, including Chesky himself.

Dr. Bray goes beyond the headlines, exploring why people are on their devices and the impact it is having on internal meetings and, even more importantly, external client meetings.

You'll discover the surprising reason some CEOs encourage discreet texting (yes, really), the 60-second team ritual that turns distraction into focus without a single rule, and the subtle cultural shifts that make presence feel natural, not forced. Dr. Bray blends real-world stories from Fortune 500 boardrooms with practical, no-drama strategies you can test in your next meeting.

No fluff, no shame tactics, just smart, human-centered leadership that respects bandwidth while rebuilding trust. If you've ever looked around a room and seen more screens than eye contact, this episode is your wake-up call.

This post draws from real-world leadership stories in CEOs Are Furious About Employees Texting in Meetings by Chip Cutter. The Wall Street Journal, October 28, 2025.

Quotes by Dr. Bray

"Our brains are not built for sustained, divided attention."

"Even a brief distraction like checking a text can increase your mental fatigue and lower comprehension."

"Attention is the new corporate currency… When the room is fully present, ideas expand. When attention fragments, so does performance."