June 09, 2026 Burnout isn’t about working too much BY Jake Vygnan If you haven’t experienced burnout, you’ve surely witnessed it. I have certainly taken part in conversations about someone who hit that wall of physical and emotional exhaustion at work. The sentiments are almost always the same: They were working too hard; they just … Continue reading Burnout isn’t about working too much
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The loneliness no one warns CEOs about
June 01, 2026 The loneliness no one warns CEOs about BY Irina Wolpert Not long ago, I spoke with a newly appointed CEO who looked exhausted. She was an exceptional leader who had built strong teams and delivered results throughout her career. Yet only a few months into the role, she admitted something that surprised even … Continue reading The loneliness no one warns CEOs about
What fly fishing taught me about building a brand
May 29, 2026 What fly fishing taught me about building a brand BY David Placek There is a moment on a trout river, when the light softens, the water goes still and everything you know about casting, currents, and choosing the right fly comes together in a single act of skill. When the line unrolls, the … Continue reading What fly fishing taught me about building a brand
Sam Altman is ‘delighted to be wrong’ about AI destroying jobs
May 26, 2026 Sam Altman is ‘delighted to be wrong’ about AI destroying jobs BY Pavithra Mohan Unlike some of his industry peers, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has been surprisingly skeptical of the notion that AI is displacing workers. In an interview a few months ago, he argued that AI is a convenient scapegoat for some … Continue reading Sam Altman is ‘delighted to be wrong’ about AI destroying jobs
Our fears about AI are really fears about capitalism
May 26, 2026 Our fears about AI are really fears about capitalism BY Eric Ries As writer Ted Chiang has observed, “Most fears about A.I. are best understood as fears about capitalism.” When we imagine rogue AI systems optimizing the world to death, we’re actually describing what many corporations already do. If an organization’s ethos is … Continue reading Our fears about AI are really fears about capitalism
What marketing can learn from IT about running complex technology
Martech stacks have outgrown project-based management. Marketing teams need stronger ownership, governance, and service models. By Gareth Chilton Published on May 19, 2026 Marketing and creative teams now run technology environments as complex as many enterprise IT systems. But while IT organizations built disciplines around governance, service ownership, and operational management, marketing teams … Continue reading What marketing can learn from IT about running complex technology
Gen Z reports early cognitive decline. Here’s what to know about the brain rot epidemic—and what to do about it
May 11, 2026 Gen Z reports early cognitive decline. Here’s what to know about the brain rot epidemic—and what to do about it BY Inc. “Challenges with memory and thinking have emerged as a leading health issue reported by U.S. adults,” associate professor of neurology Adam de Havenon of the Yale School of Medicine has reported. A … Continue reading Gen Z reports early cognitive decline. Here’s what to know about the brain rot epidemic—and what to do about it
Online sports betting grows rapidly as concerns about risks rise across the US, survey shows
Online sports betting grows rapidly as concerns about risks rise across the US, survey shows Suswati Basu Online sports betting is becoming a routine part of daily life across the United States, with participation continuing to climb even as unease about its effects grows. A new national survey released April 13 shows both … Continue reading Online sports betting grows rapidly as concerns about risks rise across the US, survey shows
Why the Iran cyberattack everyone warned about hasn’t really happened yet
April 13, 2026 Why the Iran cyberattack everyone warned about hasn’t really happened yet BY Chris Morris When the U.S. began “major combat operations” against Iran in late February, the warnings about an online counterattack from Iran and groups tied to the nation came from every corner. But more than six weeks later, there have … Continue reading Why the Iran cyberattack everyone warned about hasn’t really happened yet
What the fees customers hate reveal about your pricing strategy
Hidden costs and punitive fees are trust killers. Algorithm-driven revenue might help Q4, but it erodes long-term loyalty. Here is how to price for partnership. By Annette Franz Published on April 3, 2026 Leaders often treat fees as a pricing decision, but customers experience them as a trust decision. Every fee sends a … Continue reading What the fees customers hate reveal about your pricing strategy