Huida CEO Huang Renxun topped the list of Glassdoor's best CEOs: analysis of his seven leadership principles

Huang Renxun, CEO of Huida, is extremely popular. (Reuters)

Huida CEO Huang Renxun overwhelmingly topped the list of the "50 Best CEOs of 2026" released by the US job search website Glassdoor. With an approval rate of 99%, he received the support of almost all employees. His super popularity demonstrates the new leadership model required in the era of artificial intelligence transformation. South Korea's Chosun Ilbo explores "Huang Jen-Hsun's seven leadership principles," which not only attract tens of thousands of elite talents at the forefront of the artificial intelligence revolution, but also unite the entire organization as a whole.

1. Vision, a powerful insight that brings the future into the present

30 years ago, Huida was a graphics card manufacturer. Today, it has developed into a hub leading the transformation of civilization. This power comes from his vision. He has taken a long-term view and fully invested in the graphics processing unit (GPU) and CUDA ecosystem. When employees are convinced that the "leader's gaze" is always focused on the future of mankind, they will recognize that they have the mission of leading the times.

2. A leadership style that transcends hierarchies: radical horizontal integration

Huang directly manages more than 40 subordinates and communicates with on-site engineers in real time via email. He broke the vertical authoritarianism and built a network organization with multi-dimensional connections to the site, thereby giving full play to the capabilities of each employee "without information being delayed or distorted."

3. The language of communication, candor, sincerity and empathy

Wearing his iconic black leather jacket, Jen-Hsun Huang travels around the country and speaks clearly and forcefully. The worse the crisis, the more candidly he shares the situation and quickly reflects the voice of the grassroots. There is no point in wasting energy on distrust and misunderstanding in the presence of a leader who walks the talk.

4. A delicate balance between character and charm, humility and enthusiasm

Even though Jen-Hsun Huang is the head of a giant company and a global business magnate, he still queues in the company cafeteria and debates with engineers all night long. His "human charm" combined with extreme humility and desire to win made people regard him as a "colleague and mentor" working side by side, rather than just a boss.

5. Crisis management, the courage to turn failures into advantages

Huida has also experienced multiple crises, including a plunge in share price and technical difficulties. However, Huang Renxun did not choose to reorganize or shirk responsibility. Instead, he boosted morale by saying, "Failure is part of the learning process, and we must persevere." Resilience in times of crisis has become Huida’s DNA.

6. Outlook on life, an essence-centered "time technology" outlook on life

Jen-Hsun Huang is proficient in time management, good at saving time and maximizing value. He eschews red tape and flashy report writing. His clear outlook on life is to "save time and leave a meaningful legacy", freeing employees from "unnecessary burnout" and allowing them to focus on creativity and the essence of their work.

7. Live a family-centered life and cultivate inner strength

Huang Renxun's endless energy comes from his strong family relationships and self-disciplined daily life. Rather than dazzling external expansion, he leads by example and firmly protects the foundation of his family and inner world. This in itself has become a milestone in the sustainable development of the members.