Tag Archives: Learned

A DoorDash worker cursed at her over a $5 tip. Then she learned what they’re paid

By Wilfred Chan July 07, 2023 Earlier this week, Lacey Purciful, a 38-year-old homeowner in Kempner, Texas, uploaded to TikTok an upsetting interaction captured by her porch security camera. A male delivery worker hands her a pizza, and as he turns to leave, remarks: “I just want to say, it’s a nice house for a … Continue reading A DoorDash worker cursed at her over a $5 tip. Then she learned what they’re paid →

Exclusive: MillerKnoll CEO Andi Owen talks RTO and what she learned from that infamous town hall

  By Stephanie Mehta July 05, 2023 MillerKnoll CEO Andi Owen became a central figure in the debate over executive compensation when a clip of her telling employees to “leave pity city” went viral in April. The 90-second segment, which came at the conclusion of a 75-minute March town hall, shows Owen responding to a … Continue reading Exclusive: MillerKnoll CEO Andi Owen talks RTO and what she learned from that infamous town hall →

The top five things I’ve learned from being a Black founder

  By Porter Braswell April 27, 2023   Today we’re announcing that we’ve entered into an agreement for the acquisition of Jopwell, the first company I started and the foundation for all I’ve been able to accomplish professionally. Eight years ago, I began this journey with my co-founder Ryan Williams – and it’s completely surreal … Continue reading The top five things I’ve learned from being a Black founder →

Eric Ripert: I learned the hard way that you don’t get better results if your team is scared

  By Eric Ripert December 22, 2022 My greatest mistake was leading from anger. When I was a young chef at Le Bernardin in 1992, hired to run the kitchen by brother-and-sister owners Gilbert and Maguy Le Coze, I had a really bad temper. It was my first chef position, and I was acting up … Continue reading Eric Ripert: I learned the hard way that you don’t get better results if your team is scared →

What I’ve learned about the new era of communication from my Gen Z kids

By Melanie Gaboriault December 11, 2022 When I picked up my 15-year-old daughter from an event recently, I overheard her, as she said goodbye to someone she’d just met, ask them: “Hey, what’s your Snap handle?”  At that moment, I couldn’t help but remember the days when I would scribble down friends’ home phone numbers … Continue reading What I’ve learned about the new era of communication from my Gen Z kids →

I’m a successful entrepreneur. Here’s how I learned to fall in love with my work (again)

By Kevin Boehm     June 11, 2022 I’ve lived most of my life to a soundtrack, part of which is the curated playlists that echo throughout my restaurants, but the music also is accompanied by a symphony of sounds that include joyous conversation, the clanging of pans, the shaking of cocktails, and the demonstrative … Continue reading I’m a successful entrepreneur. Here’s how I learned to fall in love with my work (again) →

I’m an Asian American mom and an executive. This is what I’ve learned about successful leadership

By Lorrissa Horton       May 30, 2022 When I was growing up, my Filipina mother would always tell me that one day I’d have to pick between career or family. For some reason, I didn’t quite agree with the statement. To this day, it’s been my goal to prove her wrong and find … Continue reading I’m an Asian American mom and an executive. This is what I’ve learned about successful leadership →