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…
Criticism is never fun to get, because it reflects something that you could have done better. Even the people who are best able to take criticism constructively will feel a little pang when they are faced with an initial complaint about something they…
In today’s fast-paced and often unpredictable business environment, companies can longer rely on traditional top-down leadership. In its place, organizations are recognizing the profound impact of human-centric leadership—an approach characterize…
Imagine a world where your digital colleague handles entire workflows, adapts to real-time challenges, and collaborates seamlessly with your human team. This isn’t science fiction—it’s the imminent reality of AI agents in the workplace.&nb…
Keir Starmer’s first 100 days as UK Prime Minister have been, as the Associated Press writes, a “rocky ride.” But his experience can serve as a case study for the difficulties of leadership transitions.
Business leaders often need to navigat…
Some startups support grind culture by expecting employees to work 80 hours a week every week, and for every other part of their life to take a back seat until the work is done. Even some employees at enterprise companies are expected to be on email a…
The expanding role of the internet and computer networks in our everyday activities makes it crucial to have a basic understanding of how they function.
Organizations have more data than ever, but scaling it remains a challenge. Here’s how companies can benefit from the data dividend and become truly data-driven businesses.
We often talk about how difficult it can be when you have a toxic manager. Here at Fast Company, we’ve shared plenty of advice on how to handle a micromanager, or what to do when your boss is absent or neglects to give you important feedback. But boss…
The U.S. presidential election is dividing workers across the country.
A recent Gallup survey found that 80% of adults believe Americans are greatly divided on the most important values—the highest level ever recorded.
This divide in our …
