May 07, 2025 The new “Day One” playbook for progressive leaders in 2025 BY Neil Barrie The speed and breadth of the changing political/cultural status quo in the U.S. has been breathtaking and disorienting for brand leaders across the tech/business community. Some leaders ??have gone all in to kiss the ring of the new status quo. … Continue reading The new “Day One” playbook for progressive leaders in 2025
April 24, 2025 Authenticity is the new leadership currency BY Julee Brooks In a world with a constant information deluge and a labyrinth of disinformation to continually navigate through, people are exhausted. What is true? Who is honest? Who and what can I believe? Who can I trust to lead in a way where I know … Continue reading Authenticity is the new leadership currency
April 12, 2025 5 ways to cultivate curiosity and become a better leader BY Tony Martignetti Curiosity isn’t just a valuable personality trait—it’s a leadership superpower. In a business environment where innovation dictates success, curiosity serves as the catalyst for breakthroughs and industry reinvention. Yet, despite its transformative potential, curiosity remains one of the most undervalued … Continue reading 5 ways to cultivate curiosity and become a better leader
March 22, 2025 Why these business leaders center culture at the core of their companies BY Rebecca Barker As the Trump administration continues to wage war against diversity, equity and inclusion programs, many business leaders have had to grapple with either standing firm in their previously stated DEI goals or abandon them and face consumer backlash. … Continue reading Why these business leaders center culture at the core of their companies
January 30, 2025 How to be a generous leader in a crisis During the Southern California fires, good leaders are showing that an empathetic approach makes a world of difference to employees. BY Larraine Segil At the Exceptional Women Alliance (EWA), we empower high-level women to mentor one another, encouraging personal and professional fulfillment through meaningful … Continue reading How to be a generous leader in a crisis
January 26, 2025 3 things leaders should do to increase trust If you want an engaged workforce, you must demonstrate real and sustained support for employees. Here are three ways to actually do this. BY Julia Herbst Much has been written about the lack of trust in today’s workplace. And no wonder: A 2023 Gallup … Continue reading 3 things leaders should do to increase trust
January 14, 2025 Tech leaders face a fork in the AI road: Build or buy? Each has advantages, but avoiding the harder path of building may bite you in the end. BY Raphael Ouzan Recently, I was invited to speak on stage at Insight Partner’s ScaleUp:AI conference for a panel aptly titled “Build versus Buy.” It … Continue reading Tech leaders face a fork in the AI road: Build or buy?
January 06, 2025 Modern CEO readers weigh in with their top leaders Executives at Happy, MIT Solve, TIAA, and Modern Health are write-in favorites. BY Stephanie Mehta 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 … Continue reading Modern CEO readers weigh in with their top leaders
“When we look for what we can give to one another, we all come out so much farther ahead.” BY Yonason Goldson Dan and I have been friends for three decades.?Since he moved to Cleveland, we made a point of phoning once a year to keep in touch. On our most recent call, he kvelled over … Continue reading The overlooked strategy that makes leadership most rewarding
November 17, 2024 What makes a hero worthy of our attention They are the ones who demonstrate transparency, vulnerability, empathy, humility, and grit in everything they do.? BY Yonason Goldson Recently, my friend Scott asked me out of the blue:? Is there anyone you idolize? I answered that I’d have to think about it. Scott followed … Continue reading What makes a hero worthy of our attention
