Tag Archives: Good

5 bad management behaviors that drive good employees away

July 22, 2026 5 bad management behaviors that drive good employees away BY Inc. Whenever I coach managers or speak to executives, I simplify leadership down to its most practical expression: helping people succeed. Employees do their best work when they have the tools, support, clarity, development, and encouragement they need to thrive. When those needs go unmet, motivation fades … Continue reading 5 bad management behaviors that drive good employees away →

Good American CEO Emma Grede says working from home is ‘career suicide’

April 30, 2026 Good American CEO Emma Grede says working from home is ‘career suicide’ BY Ella Chakarian Emma Grede is the powerhouse entrepreneur behind size-inclusive fashion brand Good American and shapewear line Skims—some of the Kardashian family’s most successful business ventures. (Grede co-founded the brands with Khloé and Kim, respectively.) In a recent Bloomberg podcast, … Continue reading Good American CEO Emma Grede says working from home is ‘career suicide’ →

4 strategies for building a ‘good enough’ financial plan and portfolio

January 21, 2026 4 strategies for building a ‘good enough’ financial plan and portfolio span>span]:whitespace-nowrap”>I’m a classic satisficer: I’m usually quick about making decisions and often fall back on the tried-and-true. Some people are optimizers, carefully analyzing almost every choice, whether it’s a new sofa or a cup of coffee. If you want to make … Continue reading 4 strategies for building a ‘good enough’ financial plan and portfolio →

Why good marketers think in probabilities, not certainties

Trying to predict marketing outcomes with perfect clarity? That’s a losing game. Think like a statistician instead. Kathleen Schaub on August 1, 2025      Probabilities drive decisions. A company that’s 80% certain there’s a viable market for a new product will act very differently from one that’s only 20% certain. Still, probability can be hard … Continue reading Why good marketers think in probabilities, not certainties →

Why it’s perfectly normal (and good, even) to question what you do for a living

June 15, 2025 Why it’s perfectly normal (and good, even) to question what you do for a living BY Jessica Wilen Jessica Wilen, Ph.D is an executive coach and the founder of A Cup of Ambition, a popular newsletter about working parenthood, the psychology of work, and women in leadership. When my daughter was 2 years … Continue reading Why it’s perfectly normal (and good, even) to question what you do for a living →