Angelina and Plácido began working at Tyson Foods, the largest meatpacking company in the United States, the year the Twin Towers fell. Tyson Foods was founded in Springdale, Arkansas, in 1935 and is still headquartered there. It is the second largest…
Freud once wrote, “The ego is not master in its own house.” He argued that the ego, which controls your thoughts and behaviors, is influenced by the id (your most basic impulses) and the superego, which consists of the rules and norms of society. Havi…
A24 is the entertainment force behind a string of indie hit films, from Everything Everywhere All at Once to Hereditary and Lady Bird. It has also produced the television series Beef and Euphoria. In just over a decade, A24 has evolved from a small di…
Ever left a meeting not sure why you were invited to attend it in the first place? What about walking out unclear about what happens next? Most of us would answer those questions with a resounding “yes.” The frustration people have with meetings isn’t…
In the span of just months, a number of corporations have reversed their stance on diversity, equity, and inclusion policies that they previously claimed to strongly support.
In June, the farming retailer Tractor Supply announced that the company …
Japan, a nation so hardworking its language has a term for literally working oneself to death, is trying to address a worrisome labor shortage by coaxing more people and companies to adopt four-day workweeks.The Japanese government first expressed sup…
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…
Labor Day is an important reminder of the sacrifices and contributions of American workers. But as we commemorate this day, we must confront a sobering reality: our economic system is increasingly stacked against them.
Pew reports two-thirds …
In the flight deck, on our worst days, when without notice, the normal becomes an emergency, the most valuable resource is our team. We need them, their knowledge and skills, and all the input they can provide, willingly. This is the key to success an…
Americans are notoriously bad at taking PTO. Like, shockingly bad. In fact, according to one survey, only 26% of workers used all their paid time off (PTO). And according to another, 47% of people feel guilty if they don’t work while on vacation. Over…
