I moved from San Francisco to Miami. It's cheaper and I love the lifestyle, but I miss the professionalism of the Bay Area.

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Gustavo Fernandez.

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An ex-consultant quit his 6-figure job after reading 'Dare to Lead.' Here are the 4 lessons from the book that motivated him.

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I'm the CEO of a cannabis and beverage company. I start my day in Central Park with my dog and hate being surrounded by 'yes' people.

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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Irwin Simon, the chairman and CEO of Tilray, based in New York City. It's been edited for length and clarity.

I worked closely with Rev. Jesse Jackson after he took a chance on me at age 19. Here's what he taught me about leadership.

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'KGB' is how the AI spending boom will play out

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I used Claude to negotiate $163,000 off a hospital bill. In a complex healthcare system, AI is giving patients power.

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I helped Mark Zuckerberg start Facebook and now I'm the CEO of Philo. Here's a day in my life in San Francisco balancing work and kids.

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This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Andrew McCollum, the 42-year-old CEO of Philo, based in San Francisco. It's been edited for length and clarity.

I was loyal to my company for 7 years and regret it. I left with debt and without a 401(k).

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Andie Mercer.

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I'm on top of my finances, but my partner couldn't care less about hers. How do I convince her to take this seriously?

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I left my 15-year career to become a stay-at-home mom. I was sad and embarrassed, but now I see it as a privilege.

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