The pump-up songs CEOs and business leaders rely on to get them through the day, from Beyoncé to Eminem

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Photo collage featuring Beyoncé performing onstage during the
CEOs and business leaders love songs by Beyoncé, Fleetwood Mac, and Sombr, among others.

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This AI pioneer says AI could replace almost every job — even CEOs

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy, Business
Stuart Russell, professor of computer science at the University of California, Berkley, at a US Senate Subcommittee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on July 25, 2023.
Leading AI pioneer Stuart Russell warns that rapidly advancing machines could replace nearly every job — even those of CEOs.

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Nvidia CEO on leading the largest company in the world: constant anxiety and thousands of emails every morning

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Jensen Huang
Jensen Huang shared how the fear of failure is a great motivator when running Nvidia, one of the most valuable companies in the world.

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Hilton's CEO says problem-solving — not perfect service — keeps guests coming back

Tech Insider : Travel, Business
Christopher Nassetta speaks at an event in Las Vegas.
Christopher Nassetta said solving problems for guests is the key to customer loyalty.

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CorePower Yoga's CEO rebuilt her life after losing her husband and house in one year

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Niki Leondakis
Niki Leondakis said yoga was key in her healing process after the loss of her husband and home.

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I'm the CEO of Habit Burger. I swear by my Oura ring, daily workouts, and non-negotiable family time to stay balanced.

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Habit Burger CEO Shannon Hennessy in a green shirt
Habit Burger CEO Shannon Hennessy told Business Insider that her favorite piece of career advice is to invest in your own confidence.

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I was successful but depressed at 41. I found a fulfilling side hustle in therapy, and negotiated a 4-day week to pursue it.

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A headshot of Ben Tye.
Ben Tye is the CEO of Gate One

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How much the CEOs make at 30 top retailers, from Amazon to Walmart

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Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol looks on during the Golden Bear Pro-Am prior to the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday 2025 at Muirfield Village Golf Club on May 28, 2025 in Dublin, Ohio.
Brian Niccol's "Back to Starbucks" plan is bearing fruit, with lower declines in sales figures.

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The married cofounders of Mejuri use Jeff Bezos' famous management principle to handle disagreements

Tech Insider : Business
side by side Majed Masad and Noura Sakkijha
Noura Sakkijha and Majed Masad are married and cofounded the jewelry company Mejuri.

Mejuri

I'm a CEO and mom in NYC. Ping pong, piano, and 4:45 am wake-ups are how I stay healthy and focused.

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head shot of the CEO of EyeBuyDirect
Sunny Jiang.

Noemie Marguerite

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Sunny Jiang, the 41-year-old CEO and president of EyeBuyDirect, based in New York. It's been edited for length and clarity.

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