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I'm an ex-Clinton strategist turned CEO. I don't micromanage and love Chinese food and brain games — here's a day in my life.

Sat, 12/20/2025 - 05:25

Tech Insider : Business

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Mark Penn, the 71-year-old CEO and Chairman of Stagwell, based in Miami Beach. It's been edited for length and clarity.

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I've given hundreds of end-of-year performance reviews. The strongest employees do these 7 things to prepare.

Fri, 12/19/2025 - 05:15

Tech Insider : Business

Andrea Wasserman.

Courtesy of Andrea Wasserman

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I'm the US CEO of Philip Morris International. My schedule books out a year in advance, but I'm not very timely — here's my routine.

Thu, 12/18/2025 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Business, Sports, Style

a woman in a navy blazer and jeans poses against a wooden table — Stacey Kennedy.
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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Stacey Kennedy, the US CEO for Philip Morris International, based in Stamford, Connecticut. It's been edited for length and clarity.

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I founded Bala after a burnout recovery trip — but burned out again. Here's how I cope now.

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Travel, Business

Courtesy of Natalie Holloway; Rebecca Zisser/BI

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I'm 84 and work late nights from my wheelchair. I can't comfortably retire, and I intend to work until my 100th birthday.

Mon, 12/15/2025 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Economy, Business

Jane Way, 84, works 30 hours a week from her home.
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I made $560,000 in revenue last year reselling products on Amazon. Here's exactly how I do it.

Thu, 12/11/2025 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Business, Environment

a woman in a jean jacket stands on the sidewalk — Damilola Olaleye.
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I went through early menopause at 29. It upended my work and life for nearly two decades — here's what finally helped.

Wed, 12/10/2025 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Business

Claudia Zimmerman.

Courtesy of Claudia Zimmerman

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I'm the CEO of Canyon Ranch. My days can start as early as 2:45 a.m. and include the 'cowboy coffee' ritual and ice cream, if I'm lucky.

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 05:11

Tech Insider : Business

Mark Rivers.

Canyon Ranch

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Mark Rivers, the CEO of Canyon Ranch, based in Austin. It's been edited for length and clarity.

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I'm an ex-Clinton strategist turned CEO. I don't micromanage and love Chinese food and brain games — here's a day in my life.

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I've given hundreds of end-of-year performance reviews. The strongest employees do these 7 things to prepare.

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I'm the US CEO of Philip Morris International. My schedule books out a year in advance, but I'm not very timely — here's my routine.

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I founded Bala after a burnout recovery trip — but burned out again. Here's how I cope now.

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I'm 84 and work late nights from my wheelchair. I can't comfortably retire, and I intend to work until my 100th birthday.

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I made $560,000 in revenue last year reselling products on Amazon. Here's exactly how I do it.

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I went through early menopause at 29. It upended my work and life for nearly two decades — here's what finally helped.

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I'm the CEO of Canyon Ranch. My days can start as early as 2:45 a.m. and include the 'cowboy coffee' ritual and ice cream, if I'm lucky.

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I built a recruiting platform for AI jobs. Here's the challenging reality of the AI talent wars.

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I'm the CEO of BeatBox Beverages. DJing, dad duty, and catching up with Mark Cuban are all part of my day.

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