Slack cofounder says embarrassment can be motivating — but it can also lead to employees papering the office

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Slack cofounder Stewart Butterfield said, for many employees, "really direct criticism is actually motivational."

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MrBeast is in a tough spot. But PR experts say an aggressive 'super lawyer' isn't the fix he needs.

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Jimmy "MrBeast" Donaldson has hired a lawyer to fight back against public critics.

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Bumble's billboard ads made fun of celibacy as an alternative to dating. It didn't go down well.

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Bumble is removing ads for its rebrand after social media backlash.

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Elon Musk says the 'constant attack' from the media about him being a 'horrible person' has been hurtful, but it's better than no free speech

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Elon Musk.

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