At a recent academic conference, I noticed a familiar unease ripple through conversations about “soft skills.” Many participants winced at the term. They recognized the inadequacy of the term, yet struggled to agree on a better alternative. Peopl…
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to managing risk and resilience. Chief risk officers can benefit from examining their innate operating models—and understanding when they need to change.
OpenAI’s restructuring plans faced strong opposition in recent months, notably from Elon Musk, an OpenAI co-founder
NATO acquired an AI-powered military system from the company last month, and its intelligence-gathering truck just received high marks from the U.S. Army
Running a small business demands many skills, including ambition and resilience. However, nothing beats financial preparedness—especially as the Trump administration’s tariffs loom.A new survey from TD Bank suggests that small business owners ma…
Is a side hustle really the only thing separating you from the life you desire? Listening to some influencers on social media could certainly have you thinking so.
Side hustles encompass a range of self-directed entrepreneurial activities undertake…
The narrative that women entrepreneurs receive less than 2% of venture capital (VC) funding has been widely circulated. It stems from data provided by Pitchbook, a respected research firm that delivers insights on global capital markets. However, a cl…
For a while, the comforting narrative went like this: AI won’t take your job. But someone using AI will. So, all you had to do was to use AI, and even if you lost your job you could take someone else’s?
The idea that you only needed to worry about …
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…
Performance reviews are often arduous, but they don’t have to be. AI tools can enhance the process for both managers and employees, offering new possibilities for efficiency and fairness. From streamlining data analysis to eliminating bias, here’s how…




