In a relentless pursuit of agility and efficiency, many organizations are aggressively flattening their hierarchies, effectively eliminating layers of middle management. This move to a flattened organizational structure is often inspired by the succes…
Hello and welcome to Modern CEO! I’m Stephanie Mehta, CEO and chief content officer of Mansueto Ventures. Each week this newsletter explores inclusive approaches to leadership drawn from conversations with executives and entrepreneurs, and from …
Diversity and inclusion (D&I) have been a core priority for businesses in recent years. But unfortunately, we’re now at a crossroads where politics and progress are increasingly at odds. Recent executive orders have eliminated D&I ro…
Having been on both sides of the table—as employee and manager—I can confidently say that no one looks forward to annual performance reviews.
As an employee, you might find yourself bracing for critiques and rehearsing defenses. Maybe you’re asked…
I still wake up at 7:15 a.m. Not because I have a meeting. Or a commute. Or a list of deliverables that’s longer than a CVS receipt. I’m up early because something about lying in bed while my corporate counterparts clock in makes me feel like I’m behi…
For centuries, work has been more than a paycheck—it’s been a space where people collaborate, forge meaningful bonds, and find belonging. Yet, in recent years, a major shift has left many feeling isolated despite being surrounded by colleagues, …
Inc.com columnist Alison Green answers questions about workplace and management issues—everything from how to deal with a micromanaging boss to how to talk to someone on your team about body odor.
A reader asks:
I recently hired a new administra…
Most things in the world are complicated, and identity more than most. Everyone’s sense of self and purpose is a combination of shifting internal and external ingredients, and it’s never permanent: Brain chemistry, physical environment, family s…
Check out eight of the sharpest, boldest business books shaping how we think, lead, and grow as professionals in 2025.
After the Idea: What It Really Takes to Create and Scale a Startup
By Julia Austin
Entrepreneurship expert Julia Austin…
Arthur Brooks is the poster child for an interesting and accomplished life. He has made it a practice to upend his career every decade. He played the French horn for the Barcelona orchestra, is friends with the Dalai Lama, and is the author of 14 book…
