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Startup companies
fromFortune
4 hours ago

Ex-Applebee's exec was told she'd never be CEO-she bought the chain and fired her naysayer: 'We don't need two of us, so I'm gonna have to let you go' | Fortune

Julia Stewart turned around Applebee’s after being promised a CEO role, but was denied promotion and left to lead IHOP.
#joshua-kimmich
fromBavarian Football Works
9 hours ago
Bayern Munich

How Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich has refined his leadership over the years

Joshua Kimmich leads Bayern Munich by demanding high standards while adapting expectations individually within shared rules.
Business
fromFortune
6 hours ago

As part of her Citi turnaround, Jane Fraser cut management layers from 13 to 8. But the 'great flattening' doesn't always work as intended | Fortune

Citi’s CEO Jane Fraser restructured the bank into five divisions reporting to her and reduced management layers from 13 to eight to speed operations and improve performance.
Careers
fromFast Company
16 hours ago

How to give feedback that sticks

Give specific, positive feedback and frame critical feedback at an actionable level to improve supervisees’ performance.
fromFast Company
1 day ago

The leadership skill that unlocks better outcomes

Bridge building is the discipline of turning tension into better outcomes. It starts with a mindset shift: Instead of avoiding conflict, welcome constructive conflict. And then use it productively. Bridge building creates win-win solutions in complex situations. It is getting to a result where both sides achieve what matters. That requires asking better questions, surfacing what is driving each party, and expanding the range of possible solutions.
Fundraising
Women in technology
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Why customer value matters more than ever: Elisha Elliott on leadership, growth and innovation

Choosing breadth over comfort across disciplines built systems thinking and connected customer lifecycle to measurable business outcomes.
Careers
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why the hardest skills in leadership are the ones we've typically called soft

Soft skills in leadership are hardest and most consequential, and undervaluing them creates measurable organizational costs.
Women in technology
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Erica Acie on AI, leadership and why curiosity drives lasting impact

AI adoption in mortgage originations should be scaled responsibly, governed, and aligned to real production outcomes while differentiation shifts to human experience.
#entrepreneurship
Silicon Valley
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

The CEO of the Most Valuable Company in the World Says He 'Absolutely' Wouldn't Start It Again. Here's Why.

Jensen Huang said he would not have founded Nvidia if he had known the pain, pressure, and humiliation involved.
Silicon Valley
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

The CEO of the Most Valuable Company in the World Says He 'Absolutely' Wouldn't Start It Again. Here's Why.

Jensen Huang said he would not have founded Nvidia if he had known the pain, pressure, and humiliation involved.
#football
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

8 Leadership Practices That Slow Team Burnout

Burnout prevention depends largely on how leaders design expectations, communication, recognition, and psychological safety for teams.
Women in technology
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Margy Grant on leadership, resilience and guiding one of housing's largest trade organizations

Giving up legal practice and embracing leadership through emergencies reshaped a career and strengthened member-focused advocacy and technology expansion.
Productivity
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

You Don't Have a Choice: How Decisions Affect Your Energy

Decision fatigue comes from excessive choices, so removing minor decisions preserves mental capacity for major ones.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Felicia Grumet on why the best career moves often feel uncomfortable

Earlier in my career, after spending many years in the mortgage space, I made the decision to step into a much broader role that was well outside my comfort zone. It required me to build something from scratch in an area where I had a lot to learn, but I was able to lean on my core skills organization, curiosity and a willingness to figure things out while stretching into unfamiliar territory. What I didn't realize at the time was that decision would set a pattern.
Women in technology
Careers
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Leading Through Low Morale

Workplace morale issues are adaptive challenges requiring leaders to understand root causes, avoid quick technical fixes, and incorporate employee insight for change.
#ai-governance
Business intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

How to Position Yourself For the 4 Roles Most Likely to Survive AI

Some roles are more resilient in an AI-driven job market, because they require human judgment, strategy, and cross-functional leadership.
Business intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

How to Position Yourself For the 4 Roles Most Likely to Survive AI

Some roles are more resilient in an AI-driven job market, because they require human judgment, strategy, and cross-functional leadership.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Mozilla's Mark Surman on 3 ways CEOs can build trust in AI

Employees trust AI more when leaders involve them in decisions and establish clear governance guardrails for responsible use.
#team-culture
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Being a Positive Leader

Positive team culture depends on leaders setting an authentic, emotionally constructive tone that acknowledges difficult feelings without letting negativity dominate.
Productivity
fromFast Company
2 days ago

How NASA teams solve problems

High-performing teams are built through culture—communication, problem-solving, conflict handling, and pressure response—rather than charisma, hierarchy, or flawless planning.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Being a Positive Leader

Positive team culture depends on leaders setting an authentic, emotionally constructive tone that acknowledges difficult feelings without letting negativity dominate.
Higher education
fromHarvard Gazette
2 days ago

'He took that explosion himself to save his men' - Harvard Gazette

Sherrod Skinner’s grenade sacrifice exemplifies integrity, humility, and excellence as leadership values for newly commissioned officers.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Boost Your Team's Performance by Filling Emotional Tanks

Filling teammates’ emotional tanks through sincere, mindful recognition and encouragement strengthens team support and improves outcomes.
fromSecuritymagazine
3 days ago

What Industry Leaders Can Do to Support Women in Security

Melissa Mack, Director on the Professional Certification Board for ASIS and Managing Director at Pinkerton, about her experiences in rising to a leadership position in a traditionally male-dominated field. Mack expressed that for a majority of her career, she "was often the only woman in the room." "I learned very quickly how to work and adapt in a male-dominated environment," Mack states.
Women in technology
#ac-milan
#burnout
Mental health
fromFast Company
5 days ago

How to spot burnout before it happens

Burnout is an outcome of earlier overwhelm, and organizations often react too late instead of identifying early warning signs and intervening.
Women in technology
fromFortune
3 days ago

Inside Citi CEO Jane Fraser's 5-year grind to restore the bank's credibility | Fortune

Jane Fraser led Citigroup through dysfunction, streamlining operations and improving performance, earning top ranking on Fortune’s 2026 Most Powerful Women list.
Careers
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

It's Not the Job, It's the Boss

Healthy work relationships require active effort with supervisors, since job satisfaction depends heavily on supervisor relationships and support improves outcomes.
Women in technology
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Dawn Kernicky on mortgage mentorship and customer empathy

Operational performance and customer empathy can be balanced in mortgage servicing through transparency, streamlined processes, talent development, and a people-first culture.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Metropolitan Black Bar Association hosts 42nd anniversary awards gala | amNewYork

MBBA honored Black legal leaders at its 42nd Anniversary Awards Gala, strengthening networks, leadership, and advocacy to advance justice.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

PGA of America president Don Rea Jr is out after Ryder Cup controversies

Don Rea Jr. was removed as PGA of America president immediately after criticism over handling of verbal abuse at the Ryder Cup.
#artificial-intelligence
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
4 days ago

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admits he criticizes everything his 42,000-plus employees show him: 'You can't go a day without some criticism' | Fortune

Nvidia’s demanding feedback culture, delivered immediately and aimed at improvement, supports high employee retention and long-term career fulfillment.
Data science
fromFast Company
1 week ago

AI might be fueling a new leadership crisis

Mainstream AI adoption can intensify leader overwhelm, sycophancy, and culture toxicity, reducing deep thinking and harming how cultures are built and reinforced.
Higher education
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Delta CEO used AI to write his commencement speech, then trashed it

Ed Bastian used AI to draft a commencement speech, rejected it for lacking warmth, and rewrote it by hand.
Higher education
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Delta's CEO let AI write a speech for Gen Z college grads-but he threw it away and started over with pencil and paper for one key reason | Fortune

AI can speed up drafting, but it cannot replicate personal voice, warmth, or authenticity needed for meaningful career and leadership impact.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
4 days ago

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang admits he criticizes everything his 42,000-plus employees show him: 'You can't go a day without some criticism' | Fortune

Nvidia’s demanding feedback culture, delivered immediately and aimed at improvement, supports high employee retention and long-term career fulfillment.
Data science
fromFast Company
1 week ago

AI might be fueling a new leadership crisis

Mainstream AI adoption can intensify leader overwhelm, sycophancy, and culture toxicity, reducing deep thinking and harming how cultures are built and reinforced.
Higher education
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Delta CEO used AI to write his commencement speech, then trashed it

Ed Bastian used AI to draft a commencement speech, rejected it for lacking warmth, and rewrote it by hand.
Higher education
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Delta's CEO let AI write a speech for Gen Z college grads-but he threw it away and started over with pencil and paper for one key reason | Fortune

AI can speed up drafting, but it cannot replicate personal voice, warmth, or authenticity needed for meaningful career and leadership impact.
Productivity
fromFast Company
4 days ago

5 leadership resets ambitious executives need now

Success should be redesigned around meaningful impact, sustainable excellence, and well-being rather than relentless high performance.
Education
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

Stanley's global president said he was an 'average student.' These are his 3 pieces of advice to college kids.

Stay open-minded, take varied general education classes, and network through internships to find a career fit beyond early specialization.
Careers
fromBusiness Insider
4 days ago

I'm the emergency contact. The school still calls my wife.

Engineering manager and writer shares honest reflections on fatherhood and leadership, focusing on everyday moments, purposeful movement, and life in Queens.
Careers
fromFortune
5 days ago

Simon Sinek says the most successful people in the world 'hit zero' or came close to it: Failure is 'the gift' | Fortune

Successful people often reach rock bottom first, and failure becomes valuable when lessons are learned and applied.
fromFast Company
5 days ago

CEOs and other leaders share their summer book picks

Diller is one of the most consequential people in the [media] industry's history, and he's also someone I consider a genuine mentor. His memoir,  Who Knew, reads the way he actually talks, which means no spin and no flattering self-portrait. He tells you exactly how deals got made and why people behaved the way they did. For anyone trying to understand how real power operates in entertainment, it's essential reading.
Books
New York Knicks
fromNewsday
1 week ago

Knicks captain Jalen Brunson steadied ship when club needed it most

Jalen Brunson’s leadership and belief, shown in a third-quarter timeout huddle, helped the Knicks stay focused, push harder, and maintain unity.
Careers
fromFast Company
6 days ago

The case for the occasional white lie at work

White lies can protect motivation when information is non-essential, but they can harm trust, development, and leadership credibility when used improperly.
#resilience
Agile
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

5 Lessons I've Learned From Resilient Companies Before Crisis Strikes

Resilient organizations build flexible systems, normalize change, and develop leadership depth before crises, enabling fast execution without improvisation under pressure.
Berlin
fromSleek Magazine
1 week ago

HELEN HOHNE HELEN HOHNE

Resilience means overcoming crises, stress, or setbacks and emerging stronger through inner resilience, adaptability, and mental fortitude.
Women in technology
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

From the credit crisis to AI: Kim Nelson on evolving through every market cycle

Starting a mortgage company during the 2008 credit crisis and selling it early enabled decisive leadership, resilience, and early adaptation to market shifts.
Arsenal
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

What can Arsenal teach Keir Starmer about politics? You need a clear vision, a tight grip and hope | Jonathan Freedland

Arsenal’s Premier League win shows politics can benefit from stability, long-term planning, and consistent leadership despite frequent leadership changes.
Law
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

An Interview with Tamara Ashjian: From Law to Cyber Claims Leadership

Nearly 20 years of claims leadership shaped by legal training, with a career shift into cyber insurance leading and scaling complex cyber and tech claims operations.
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Be Like the Sea navigates former Navy captain Marie Gleeson's journey through a remarkable career and personal sorrow

When she was 10, Marie Gleeson petitioned for girls to be allowed to serve at mass alongside the altar boys. The anecdote, shared in the opening pages, sets the tone for this memoir from one of the first female captains in the Irish navy.
Women in technology
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

4 Valuable Lessons Every Leader Can Learn From Ted Lasso

Lead with curiosity instead of defensiveness, prioritize authenticity over performance, maintain consistency under pressure, and develop capacity rather than dependency.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

7 Decisions That Determine Whether Your Merger Succeeds or Fails in the First 100 Days

Acquisitions accelerate growth but require rapid, culture-aware decisions to avoid integration failure and long-term friction.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Are You in the Wrong Leadership Role? Here's How to Know

Uncertainty about leadership fit is normal, but persistent misalignment shows up through harder-than-others effort, internal friction, and repeated doubt.
Psychology
fromBig Think
1 week ago

The hidden costs of withholding feedback

Withholding feedback to avoid discomfort leads managers to absorb others’ work, causing silence, missed growth, and escalating performance problems.
Productivity
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Busyness is killing strategic thinking. Here's how to prevent that from happening

Constant busyness masquerades as leadership, but it signals control without solving uncertainty, accountability, or performance gaps.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

"Humans over houses": Charis Moreno on why industry noise shouldn't distract agents from what matters

Accepting a sales position on the REALTOR.com inside sales team. This position paid a salary of $60K, less than what I was making running a regionally based shoe company, but had variable compensation of triple what I was making. Sometimes in life, you have to take a step back to go forward. Bet on yourself and use fear as fuel. My grandfather told me to never take a job for money. If it gets you excited, it's something you believe in, and it's not illegal, then go for it.
Real estate
fromFC Bayern Women
1 week ago

The left foot that defined an era: How Carolin Simon shaped FCB Women

If you look at FC Bayern Women's line-ups over the last seven years, one constant sticks out on the left side: the number 30, Carolin Simon. She's much more than just a shirt number, though. Simon made over 160 competitive appearances in the red and white - always reliable, resilient and high-quality. Her influence wasn't restricted to the white lines, though. With her experience and her personality, she also shaped what grew off the pitch: a team who drew closer together, who matured - and helped make the club what it is today.
Bayern Munich
Mindfulness
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Why 'empowerment' is a management lie

Empowerment language often masks top-down control, creating dependence, slowing work, and turning leaders into bottlenecks.
Careers
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Ian Reight and the Ideas That Shaped a Surgical Career

Success in medicine came from staying calm, thinking ahead, and adapting through steady decisions and leadership under pressure.
Careers
fromFortune
1 week ago

$30 billion Twilio CEO has been waking up and working from 4:30 a.m. since college-he says it's why he was CFO of a multi-billion-dollar brand by 31 | Fortune

Starting work early and accepting long-hours tradeoffs helped reach executive leadership faster than peers.
Higher education
fromState of the Planet
1 week ago

Congratulations to the 2026 Graduates of the Columbia Climate School

Graduates of Columbia Climate School’s Climate and Society and Climate Finance programs are prepared to connect science, policy, finance, and equity to drive climate solutions.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Matt Brittin has taken the helm of the supertanker BBC, but there are plenty of icebergs in his way | Jane Martinson

Move fast with urgency while protecting journalism, democracy, and society from damage.
Psychology
fromFortune
1 week ago

We studied 6,000 executives and found the real reason 70% of transformations fail | Fortune

Corporate transformations fail about 70% of the time because leaders misunderstand how people change, not because people resist change.
Psychology
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

The Hidden Barriers Blocking Creativity in Your Organization

Successful organizations are led by people who create conditions for better answers, using psychological safety and structure to enable collective creativity and sustained ideas.
fromHarvard Gazette
1 week ago

Answering the call to serve - Harvard Gazette

David Battat '91 has built a career on curiosity and service to his communities - as a healthcare CEO, a leadership instructor, a first responder, and a longtime Harvard volunteer. On July 1, he will bring this same approach to a new role as the Harvard Alumni Association (HAA) president.
Online Community Development
fromFortune
1 week ago

Goldman Sachs' CEO once scooped ice cream at Baskin-Robbins-he picked up a second job at McDonald's after his dad gave him a time management lesson | Fortune

“He told me to take out a calendar and write down everything I did each day,” Solomon recalled this past weekend to MBA graduates of The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. “And I noticed, when I had to account for every minute, that I actually wasted a reasonable amount of time.”
Careers
Remote teams
fromFast Company
1 week ago

AI might make your company faster, but at what cost?

High-growth speed and AI-driven visibility can reduce real connection, so leaders must intentionally design ongoing conversations to maintain trust and alignment.
Parenting
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

Apparently, Older Siblings Are More Likely To Excel At This 1 Skill

Firstborn children often develop leadership skills and stronger thinking abilities due to greater early parental attention and richer exposure to adult language.
Agile
fromFast Company
1 week ago

5 reasons why teams fail

High-performing teams require shared operating behaviors, not just individual excellence, because alignment, trust, and execution depend on how teams communicate and coordinate together.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Stop Trying to Predict the Future - Do This to Prepare Instead

Avoid sweeping changes at the first disruption; start small and prioritize strategically.
Credibility, technical skill, and industry experience are insufficient; adaptability is required.
Practice crisis thinking by repeatedly asking “what if” to prepare for failures.
#hospitality
Careers
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Gen Z wants AI-proof jobs. The president of a 50-property hotel chain says hospitality is hiding in plain sight | Fortune

Hospitality hiring prioritizes service attitude and willingness to learn, since technical skills can be taught but service orientation cannot.
Careers
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Gen Z wants AI-proof jobs. The president of a 50-property hotel chain says hospitality is hiding in plain sight | Fortune

Hospitality hiring prioritizes service attitude and willingness to learn, since technical skills can be taught but service orientation cannot.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

How Great Leaders Build Accountability Without Micromanaging Their Teams

Scaling requires shifting from control to trust by building accountability through clarity, tools, and ownership rather than frequent check-ins.
Business
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank says micromanagement is 'underestimated.' Steve Jobs and Elon Musk would agree | Fortune

Micromanagement can improve speed and execution when paired with structure, accountability, and limited room for creative thinking.
Agile
fromMarTech
2 weeks ago

Why scaling creative is really a leadership challenge | MarTech

Creative scale requires leadership to keep work effective as volume and complexity increase, not just faster production and automation.
fromBattery Power
2 weeks ago

Lessons Learned: Walt Weiss honors the teachings of Bobby Cox

“I wish everybody in the game could either play for Bobby or work with Bobby for at least one year just to see how it's supposed to be done,” Weiss said. “He was different. He was a different type of leader, different type of person, really. He just created loyalty with how he treated people and that respect always came back to him.”
Atlanta Braves
Startup companies
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Young founders are reshaping leadership

Leadership is becoming non-linear, with younger entrepreneurs building multiple ventures early while integrating social and environmental impact into core decisions.
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

He Made People Feel That They Mattered

Mentorship leaves an inheritance of values, connection, and belief carried forward by others. Education and leadership are ultimately relational, grounded in humanity and connection. Legacy lives through relationships, community, compassion, and the people we continue to shape.
Philosophy
Women in technology
fromBusline News
2 weeks ago

Nominations Remain Open For Busline Magazine's 'Women To Recognize In Busing' Award - Busline News

Nominations are open for a free award recognizing female leaders across the bus industry, with entries due Aug. 1, 2025.
Careers
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

The day I stopped following the male idea of power

Power rooted in winning-by-opposition can pressure people into aggression, but leadership can be grounded in responsibility and respect instead.
Business
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

I'm a Berkshire Hathaway investor and I was wrong about Greg Abel. Here's why he's a better fit than Buffett right now | Fortune

Greg Abel fits Berkshire Hathaway’s current needs better than Warren Buffett would, paralleling how Tim Cook successfully led Apple without being Steve Jobs.
Careers
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Why AI-obsessed companies should care about the aging workforce

Organizations must integrate aging workers because demographic change is unavoidable and older workers provide essential skills transfer, memory, and cultural continuity.
Careers
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Steve Jobs had a 'beer test' he used for interviews at Apple-if he didn't want to drink with you, you didn't get the job | Fortune

Hiring decisions focused on whether a candidate could relax, converse naturally, and be pleasant to spend time with.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Trump Heaps Praise on Xi Jinping at Official Meeting: It's an Honor To Be Your Friend'

Trump traveled to China on Wednesday to meet with Jinping, greeting the Chinese leader at an extravagant welcome ceremony outside the Great Hall of the People. Xi opened the meeting between the two presidents by expressing his desire to find and discuss ways for their countries to work together. He then gave the floor to Trump, who first shared his admiration for the welcome ceremony.
US Elections
Real Madrid
fromSoccer News
2 weeks ago

"I'm sorry to say I will not be resigning" - Real Madrid president Florentino Perez (Video) - Soccer News

Florentino Pérez announced Real Madrid elections and his intention to run again, dismissing speculation about resigning amid club turmoil.
Marketing tech
fromYahoo Finance
2 weeks ago

Linda Yaccarino saved Elon Musk's X. Here's her top negotiating tactic.

Great deals rely on relationships, ongoing communication, and providing information outside deal pressure.
fromBattery Power
2 weeks ago

Walt Weiss and Jeff Francoeur discuss the impact that Bobby Cox had on their careers

“I think everybody's done a really good job of communicating the legacy of Bobby Cox in the last several days. There's been a lot of great stories,” said Weiss when he was asked about his thoughts on the whole situation. A lot of confirmation about what a great leader he was and the impact he had on so many people.
Atlanta Braves
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

3 Lessons an NBA Team Taught Me That Shape How I Lead Today

Star performance looks effortless only when a relentless system supports it.
Pressure tests preparation and reveals readiness.
Discipline grows through trust rather than control.
Productivity
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Leaders, Not Every Decision Deserves Your Attention. This Simple Framework Tells You Which Ones Actually Do.

Not every decision deserves time; use one-way vs two-way door framework to move fast, reduce complexity, and focus on results.
Women in technology
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Women of Influence spotlight: Teresa Palacios Smith

Inclusion should be embedded in daily business operations, supported by leadership influence, accountability, and consistent action to expand opportunity and performance.
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