Forget golf outings or trust falls—Mark Zuckerberg has a more intense approach to leadership bonding: MMA-style training sessions.
According to How to Save the Internet, a new book by Meta’s President of Global Affairs Nick Clegg, the Meta CEO incorporates mixed martial arts into his executive retreats. These aren’t just light workouts either—they involve actual grappling sessions with senior team members.
Clegg recalls one particularly awkward moment: being stuck in a “Domination Mount” by fellow exec Joel Kaplan. “It was too close for comfort,” he admits, offering a glimpse into just how physical and personal these sessions get.
Zuckerberg’s passion for martial arts is well known, and he’s brought that enthusiasm into Meta’s leadership culture. His goal? Build grit, resilience, and team spirit—through sweat and sparring.
It’s an unorthodox strategy, but in the high-pressure world of tech leadership, maybe trading punches is the new PowerPoint.
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