The U.S. Economy May Be Too Strong for Its Own Good
It’s weird to think that the U.S. economy could be too strong. But that’s the takeaway according to how markets reacted to Friday’s jobs report, which at face value showed more hiring, rising wages, ...
Goodbye ‘Accountant Archetype.’ Former CFOs Are Dominating the C-Suite
As CFOs gain more operational experience—and activist shareholders continue to loom—they are increasingly attractive CEO candidates.
With 3 Key Statistics, the CEO of Walmart U.S. Just Put Today’s Scary World in Perspective
Finally, there was the sheer scope of the conference: 40,000 people gathered in New York City from around the world, with a total of 450 speakers, 6,200 brands — and an expected consumption of 7,000 ...
5 Simple Productivity Tricks Anyone Can Use
Use your opening ritual to get organized and set intentions for the day. Review your calendar, update your to-do list, identify top priorities, clear your workspace, or even stretch. Steer clear of ...
Walmart’s Response to the Controversy Over That Knock-Off Hermés Bag Is a Stroke of Genius
That’s it. That’s Walmart’s entire response, and it’s about as generic a statement as you can give. It doesn’t mention the bag, the third-party sellers, Hermes, or the fact that it all blew up because ...
Why $10 Million Is the Hardest Number for Startups to Hit
It’s a wonderful mirage, but it rarely works, so why do we keep falling for it? It's about environment and resource availability.
JPMorgan to Require Return to 5 Days in Office
U.S. bank JPMorgan Chase on Friday asked its employees who are on hybrid work schedules to return to the office five days a week starting in March, an internal memo seen by Reuters showed, prompting ...
Apple’s Board of Directors Encourages DEI Program Retention
Apple’s board of directors recommended investors vote against a shareholder proposal to abolish the company’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, according to a proxy filing from the ...
Despite Nippon Steel Negotiation, U.S., Japan Retain Strong Relationship
The foreign ministers of Japan and the United States said their countries’ ties were stronger than ever on Tuesday, even after Japan’s prime minister called U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to ...
This Rule Helps You Never Negotiate Against Yourself
Believe it or not, you make deals every day. According to research published by the National Institutes for Health, the ...
8 Key Metrics for Growth-Minded CEOs to Track
One of the keys to growth is measuring what matters. Metrics aren’t just numbers—they’re narratives that reveal the health, direction, and potential of your business. Here are eight metrics every CEO ...
This Communication Hack Can Help You Persuade Anyone
In today’s hyper-competitive world, gaining an edge can be as simple as tweaking the verb tense you use. A small hack in how ...