The current job market is more competitive than ever, with pools of qualified candidates vying for fewer positions. It can feel daunting to stand out in such a crowded field but don’t be discouraged. A recent LinkedIn survey of 1,000+ hiring man…
Everyone should agree that the three most important direct stakeholders for any organization are investors, customers, and employees—not in any order, per se. A successful organization builds two-way relationships that are valued by each of these stak…
Currently, the volume of information often eclipses its value. Is our relentless pursuit of knowledge, in fact, counterproductive? Decision paralysis, cognitive overload, and a pervasive sense of being perpetually behind are just a few of the conseque…
Hard-working professionals are reporting record-breaking levels of stress. One cause: ever-increasing workloads.
Too often, high-achievers who are known for tackling tough challenges, become their managers’ go-to person for addressing difficult pro…
Women make up roughly half of U.S. labor union membership, but representation in top level union leadership positions has lagged, even in female-dominated industries and particularly for women of color.But Black and Latina women are starting to gain g…
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 f…
A little while ago, I came across an article on a reputable news platform that alarmed me to the point of writing a rebuttal to the editors. After I submitted my rebuttal, the editors attempted to revise their article to appear more empathetic to…
A few months ago, President Biden announced his plans to decline the Democratic nomination for the 2024 presidential election. Regardless of your political views, he made a decision that went against his interests for the greater good of the country. …
Conversations about leadership these days almost always use the recent pandemic as a reference point. While we all might want to put the pandemic behind us, it would be a mistake to miss the most important lesson we learned during that time about lead…
Navigating the ever-evolving workplace is no small feat, especially when understanding Gen Z. In nearly two decades of steering organizations through change, I’ve witnessed how this generation is shaking things up. Here are five signs you’re not engag…
