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26 March, 2025
Shopify CEO Tobi Lutke modified his stance about work-life balance by dedicating more than 10 hours per day to his work from Silicon Valley efficiency standards.
Shopify CEO Tobi Lutke has modified his thoughts regarding work-life harmony and reports spending more than 10 hours daily including weekend hours at work. Lutke now departs from his 2019 position because he acknowledges working more than ten hours daily.
When Shopify grew into a $125 billion e-commerce organization the CEO Tobi Lutke maintained a 40-hour limit but he now works more than 10 hours daily. After deleting his previous tweet the CEO has altered his position to show that he dedicates numerous extended hours of work each day.
Many people hold a misinterpretation of this statement. Lutke clarified on X that he stays at home for dinner even though he devotes multiple hours to work both during office hours and throughout the weekend.
His new management style demonstrates the wider trends in Silicon Valley since companies now expect increased performance and efficiency. The companies Meta and Microsoft together with other organizations have started conducting major workforce reductions and business reshuffles to achieve better operational results.
The Chief Executive Officer of Shopify now follows industry-wide pressure on tech leaders to exemplify superior performance while their organization progresses.