When I was diagnosed with cancer, I became a better leader at work. I didn't have the energy to micromanage.

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Stephanie Essenfeld in hospital
Stephanie Essenfeld was diagnosed with cancer in January 2025.

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Sorry, CEOs. This futurist predicts AI bots are coming for the C-suite.

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Michael Tchong
Futurist Michael Tchong expects companies will face pressure from rivals and investors to name AI co-CEOs.

Christopher DeVargas

Unilever's new CEO is shaking up the company with sharp cuts at the top: 'We are fed up with mediocrity'

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People visit the Unilever booth during the 7th China International Import Expo in 2024.
Consumer brand conglomerate Unilever is shifting from a geography-led strategy to a category-led one.

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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
Mita Mallick.

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The CEO of Autodesk once dropped out of high school and was in trouble with the police. This advice changed his life path.

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Andrew Anagnost giving the commencement speech at California State University, Northridge.
Alumnus Andrew Anagnost giving the commencement speech at California State University, Northridge.

Autodesk

The AT&T CEO's blunt memo is a test case for leaders

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Three business leaders sit around a table while at work
Current and former CEOs weighed in on AT&T chief John Stankey's memo to managers and the challenges of creating lasting cultural change.

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I struggled to balance my career, motherhood, and 4 international moves. I had to rethink my definition of success.

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Michelle Machado headshot
The author had to rethink her career after reaching burnout.

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When someone important emails you without a subject line

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Anna Wintour in sunglasses
Vogue editor Anna Wintour is reportedly known for sometimes sending emails without subject lines.

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A professional field hockey captain and serial entrepreneur says these 4 traits make a good leader

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Boris Burkhardt
Boris Burkhardt is a professional field hockey player for Amsterdam, as well as a company founder.

Anne Veenendaal

PwC's chief AI officer: AI is moving quickly. Here's how leaders can avoid getting left behind.

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Dan Priest
Dan Priest was named PricewaterhouseCoopers' first chief AI officer a year ago.

PricewaterhouseCoopers

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