Severance is the hit sci-fi show about office workers who “sever” their consciousness—slipping into another mode the moment they arrive at the office, then forgetting everything about their 9-to-5 as soon as they leave. The concept was inspired by the…
They excel at listening, learning, and adapting—not just commanding from the top.
Stanford’s Matt Abrahams offers practical advice for communicating clearly and calmly under pressure.
Leaders typically spend January prepping for the year ahead. But that’s difficult when you’re eight months pregnant, and your baby has zero concern for your deadlines.
I’ve lost count of how many times people have asked how long I’ll be away, wheth…
Quiet quitting. Silent space-out. Faux focus. Call it what you want, a lot of today’s workers are going through the motions on the surface while quietly powering down beneath it. Nearly half of Gen Z employees say they’re “coasting,” and overall U.S. …
Three principles to help you find stability when everything else is in flux.
Knowing how to lead a philanthropic organization well has never been more important. But little research exists on what it takes. We spoke with leading philanthropy CEOs to try to close this gap.
How to avoid the traps that compel talented leaders to accept the wrong roles.
Avoiding conflict and tough decisions can hamstring your ability to be a good leader.
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 …




