Gen Z is networking more than any other generation on LinkedIn—and they’re networking in new ways.
Historically, young people would create LinkedIn accounts because their schools told them it was a good idea for their careers. They wou…
Whether it’s hitting “reply all” on an email not meant for the group or being called on in a meeting and not having an answer, we’ve all had awkward moments. While most of us will do anything to avoid them, awkwardness can b…
I spent over a decade deciding whether your email pitch lands you on TV, in an online feature, or gets deleted. Since leaving traditional journalism, I now train executives and entrepreneurs to be effective and confident in their messaging for presenta…
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 …
Three years ago, Airbnb, like many companies, closed its offices in response to the pandemic. In April 2022, after two years of working remotely—which the company once described as “the most productive two-year period in our historyȁ…
Hello, I used to have a high-powered career.
Now I am a 48-year-old lifeguard!
Some may call this an existential holding pattern, or an abdication of ambition. I call it a great way to serve my community while learning key lessons about leadershi…
When you’re looking for a new job there’s a lot to figure out: What information should you include on your résumé (and what do you need to trim)? Is a cover letter really necessary? What are the best answers to the most common i…
To help you improve your time management skills as a leader, we’ve gathered insights from various professionals, including founders, CEOs, and business coaches. From hosting individual meetings and reflection to limiting open door policy time, d…
“We have guys making $50 million a year just to dribble a stupid basketball,” Charles Barkley marveled during a recent, delightfully weird interview on ESPN. “We were going around high-fiving each other the first time Magic Johnson…
A sudden loss of income can happen to anyone at any time.
For example, there is no end in sight for the ongoing strike by the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA). In mid-July, Deadline quoted an unnamed studio exec…
