A Facebook veteran took a big career risk that resulted in a 'giant failure' — but embracing a 'J-curve' career path paid off

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Former Facebook exec Molly Graham said she took a big risk that resulted in a product flop, but the growth opportunity helped her become a leader at billion-dollar firms.

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I had a stroke at 29 and went back to work weeks later. It taught me how to lead through a crisis — and to give grace to myself and my colleagues

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Kari Cobham
Kari Cobham learned how to be a better leader after a health crisis early in her career.

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Jensen Huang says his mom taught him English without speaking it — and her mindset still shapes how he leads

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang

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After working in 4 countries, I learned the best bosses all have 1 thing in common: They know how to connect with employees

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The author (not pictured) says all great bosses know how to connect.

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Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees has relied on this 'old-school' method to get ahead in football and in business

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Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is honored during a halftime ceremony at an NFL football game between the Saints and the Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans, Sunday, September 22, 2024.

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These are the 13 types of terrible bosses — and how to avoid becoming one, according to a work strategist

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Mita Mallick.

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