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…
One of the most universal problems with work is bad bosses. Part of the reason so many people end up with a terrible manager is that as a society, we associate personality characteristics like charisma to mean someone has strong leadership skills. Ins…
Not to be a downer, but workers are historically unhappy.
This is especially true among young workers in the United States. Over the past year, the U.S. fell from 15th to 23rd on the annual World Happiness Report’s ranking. And Americans unde…
There’s an aphorism that says, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” This advice could be a smart way to look at mentors, too.
A 2024 study from mentorcliQ found that 98% of Fortune 500 companies …
Have you ever worked with a bully and watched as they rose through the ranks, getting promotion after promotion?
In an excerpt in Fast Company, Teresa A. Daniel addresses why it feels like these individuals so often seem to win. “Organization…
Asking for a deal on your cable, internet, or cellphone bill can save you money in amounts that range from the modest to the impressive—but your connectivity costs will never be the lion’s share of your monthly budget. The biggest expense on your ledg…
New Boeing chairman promises to ‘leave no stone unturned’ in reviving the company.
In November, Intel noted in a regulatory filing that the company’s board had approved “amendments to delete outdated references” and “utilize gender-neutral terms.” The line referred to a small but notable change that man…
Four lessons from Disney on infusing creativity into employee training.
The NCAA Tournament used to be where players make a name for themselves. Where upsets happen, Cinderellas thrive, and legends are made. In 2024, that all holds true. But now, it’s also where players can earn big money by securing lucrative name, image…
