By Mita Mallick February 05, 2024 It seems like 2024 has only just begun but many companies have already announced layoffs. After tech’s big “year of efficiency” in 2023, many thought layoffs had tapered off for now. But major tech companies like Amazon, Google, and Instagram have cut workers this month. Citibank was one of the … Continue reading 3 mistakes leaders make during layoffs—and how to avoid making them
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4 ways leaders can better support stressed-out caregivers and working parents
By Jennifer Cohen February 03, 2024 American mothers are facing an existential crisis. There have never been more of us, yet it doesn’t feel like it’s any easier. There are also nearly 44 million caregivers in this country—a disproportionate number of them women (75%). The tune of their free labor? $470 billion each year, … Continue reading 4 ways leaders can better support stressed-out caregivers and working parents
Too many leaders fear their younger coworkers. Here’s what they should do instead
By Bill Adams January 18, 2024 Retirement just isn’t what it used to be. Many executives 65 and older are choosing to work for longer—and they are being asked to stay. One reason executives are being asked to delay retirement is because companies are afraid of change and they are ill-prepared for change. Retirement-aged … Continue reading Too many leaders fear their younger coworkers. Here’s what they should do instead
This is what employees need from management, according to coaches and leaders
By Featured January 16, 2024 Riding on rapid tech development, the world of work is swelling to new heights. Traditional employee expectations are dissolving, replaced by a more fluid and dynamic landscape. With these seismic shifts, teammates are demanding greater autonomy, flexibility, and growth opportunities to match burgeoning responsibilities. Leaders, in turn, are challenged … Continue reading This is what employees need from management, according to coaches and leaders
What leaders can learn from the Apollo 13 rescue
By James Scouller January 12, 2024 My younger executive coaching clients usually know nothing about the Apollo 13 rescue. Older clients know of it, but few know the details. Yet the story offers us fresh insights into what it takes to build high-performing teams. The BBC radio series, 13 Minutes To The Moon, created … Continue reading What leaders can learn from the Apollo 13 rescue
Why great leaders overcommunicate
By Brad Jacobs January 08, 2024 A work environment is at its most productive when communication flows honestly and frequently. It’s impossible to overcommunicate with the team. I’m a big advocate of communication in all its forms. It makes it possible for me to convey my vision to employees in ways that can inspire … Continue reading Why great leaders overcommunicate
Marques Brownlee isn’t your average YouTuber. Here’s what leaders can learn from his impressive rise
By Stephanie Mehta November 27, 2023 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 pages of Inc. and Fast Company. If you received this newsletter from … Continue reading Marques Brownlee isn’t your average YouTuber. Here’s what leaders can learn from his impressive rise
Binance CEO Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao will step down in a dramatic fall for one of crypto’s most visible leaders
By Sam Becker November 21, 2023 Changpeng Zhao (also known simply as “CZ”), the founder and CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Binance, has agreed to step down from his position and will plead guilty to violating anti-money laundering requirements enforced by the U.S. Department of Justice, according to numerous media reports. Zhao is expected in … Continue reading Binance CEO Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao will step down in a dramatic fall for one of crypto’s most visible leaders
Why leaders need to question their mostly strongly held beliefs
By Yonason Goldson October 29, 2023 Many people know the story of Noah and the Ark, learning it as children. But then it slips into that dusty corner of the mind reserved for legends, fables, and folktales. And that’s too bad because there’s a timeless lesson in this timeworn tale. Indeed, it’s one that … Continue reading Why leaders need to question their mostly strongly held beliefs
5 ways leaders can get the most out of their chief sustainability officers
By Talib Visram More and more companies are adding chief sustainability officers to their ranks but, despite the standardized title, the job functions can vary dramatically. The basic function of a CSO is to help businesses achieve their social and environmental goals. But in some organizations, despite the executive-sounding titles, they’re still fringe positions; … Continue reading 5 ways leaders can get the most out of their chief sustainability officers