At Odie B’s, a sandwich shop in Denver, recovery from drug and alcohol use is part of daily operations.
“Seventy percent of our staff is active in recovery,” Cliff Blauvelt, co-owner of Odie B’s, said in a video testimonial. “We try to provide a sa…
One provocative assertion I often make when teaching is that there are two kinds of people in the world: those who have hearts and those who don’t. Students and executives usually chuckle awkwardly at this statement, wondering where I am going. I…
To be a good leader, you must do more than lead teams. You need to cultivate self-awareness, conversations, and relationships.
It’s not enough to practice leadership in the office. Today, the skills we need at work—humility, listening, and emo…
The workplace is changing faster than most leaders can keep up with. We’re seeing changing expectations around work-life balance, the rise of burnout, and the prevalence of economic pressures leading to the rise of generative AI. This leaves little ti…
Self-awareness is often referred to as the foundation of emotional intelligence, and it’s a requirement for exceptional leadership. When leaders understand their emotions, recognize their strengths and weaknesses, and hone their decision-making and co…
When asked, Americans express plenty of financial regret, such as making big, impulsive purchases and spending too much to keep up with higher earners.
According to a new Clarify Capitol survey of more than 1,000 Americans (including boomers, Gen X…
In January, Fortune Brands Innovations, whose portfolio includes home and security brands such as Moen and Master Lock, announced it was consolidating its regional U.S. offices into one state-of-the-art campus in Deerfield, Illinois. As part of that e…
Your time spent working has a real dollar amount attached to it. But I often find as a time management coach that people don’t think about the “expense” of their daily work activities. If they did, they likely would be much more hesitant to spend the …
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 the pa…
As a manager, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day grind of fixing processes, eliminating bottlenecks, and streamlining workflows. We focus on reducing friction—the things that get in the way of people doing their best work. And sure, that’s i…
