Whether you’re giving a speech to an audience, making a presentation to a client, or heading up a meeting, chances are you’ll have some nerves. Public speaking opens the door to public mistakes, which put your status at risk. Humans are hardwired to w…
As the labor market continues to change, economists are intrigued as some industries are adding jobs by the thousands while others are making similar-sized layoffs. For example, as companies like TikTok, Google, and Microsoft make significant cuts to …
Summer is here, bringing with it the desire to take a break from the daily grind—to take a real vacation. Yet for many employees, a refreshing summer getaway seems as elusive as a dream. Even employees who are working for organizations with generous t…
The recent pandemic brought many challenges regarding recruiting, training, and retaining employees, creating pressure on employers to use a variety of incentives to get and keep employees, usually some form of money, (sign-on bonuses, retention bonus…
When people think of remote jobs, rarely do they think they’ll be making a substantial salary. However, there are several industries that offer fully remote, in-demand jobs that have salaries of more than $100,000.
If you’re looking to land a six-f…
Suppose you have a young person on your team who is struggling to adjust to their work, while also dealing with personal problems. They may be working on a complex project that isn’t yet finished. How do you best help this employee address their issue…
A recent Gallup poll found that 1 in 5 workers worldwide feel lonely. This number is even higher—1 in 4—among fully remote workers. Just last year, a Bright Horizons survey revealed that more than 40% of fully-remote working parents polled did not lea…
As much as I believe in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives as a driving force for business and society, the reality is that in the aftermath of the last few years, many marketers in corporate America are fatigued by the concept. While …
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…
