April 20, 2025 How leaders can build a culture of wellness that actually works BY Next Big Idea Club Patricia Grabarek and Katina Sawyer are cofounders of Workr Beeing, where they help clients create thriving workplace environments. They are both industrial/organizational psychologists. Patricia has a background in consulting and internal roles, having led people analytics and … Continue reading How leaders can build a culture of wellness that actually works
Category Archives: Leadership Stories
It’s not enough to speak clearly. Leaders need to do this, too
December 29, 2024 It’s not enough to speak clearly. Leaders need to do this, too When we know our people and our audience, we can craft our message to meet them where they are and thereby serve their best interests. BY Yonason Goldson Flush from his victories on the battlefield and in the arena, Maximus negotiates … Continue reading It’s not enough to speak clearly. Leaders need to do this, too
How leaders can create a culture where people see work as its own reward
November 10, 2024 How leaders can create a culture where people see work as its own reward When bosses give their people not only a paycheck but a sense of purpose and responsibility, they will never have to worry. BY Yonason Goldson A new manager has hit the ground running. He lurks around every corner, catching … Continue reading How leaders can create a culture where people see work as its own reward
3 things business leaders can learn from Bon Jovi’s 40-year longevity
July 04, 2024 3 things business leaders can learn from Bon Jovi’s 40-year longevity Bon Jovi’s latest studio album—the band’s 16th—entered the chart’s at No. 1 last month. This marketing exec says entrepreneurs can learn a lot about staying power from the band. BY Rafe Gomez In the four-part Hulu series Thank You, Goodnight, director Gotham … Continue reading 3 things business leaders can learn from Bon Jovi’s 40-year longevity
Spirit’s CEO is in the spotlight as Boeing searches for new leadership
July 02, 2024 Spirit’s CEO is in the spotlight as Boeing searches for new leadership Boeing has been looking for a new CEO after Dave Calhoun said he would step down by the end of the year. BY Reuters Boeing’s long-awaited announcement that it will buy back its struggling supplier, Spirit AeroSystems, now shifts the focus … Continue reading Spirit’s CEO is in the spotlight as Boeing searches for new leadership
Pope Francis calls on global leaders to ensure AI remains human-centric
June 14, 2024 Pope Francis calls on global leaders to ensure AI remains human-centric This is the first time a pontiff has addressed a G7 summit. BY Associated Press Pope Francis challenged leaders of the world’s wealthy democracies Friday to keep human dignity foremost in developing and using artificial intelligence, warning that such powerful technology risks … Continue reading Pope Francis calls on global leaders to ensure AI remains human-centric
How these 15 first-generation leaders broke barriers in their careers
April 28, 2024 How these 15 first-generation leaders broke barriers in their careers ‘Just because someone has not done something before doesn’t mean that it can’t be done.’ BY Featured While challenging by nature, the corporate world can be even harder to navigate for first-generation leaders. Commonly cited issues include lacking family guideposts, established networks, … Continue reading How these 15 first-generation leaders broke barriers in their careers
3 ways to be an adaptive leader in an agile world
Learn how agile planning, customer focus and skill diversification can empower leaders to thrive amid market uncertainty. Stacey Ackerman on March 4, 2024 As a leader, you must be agile enough to pivot as you learn new information about the marketplace, your customers and disruptive new technology. We know with certainty that we’re in uncertain … Continue reading 3 ways to be an adaptive leader in an agile world
What if Rumble users actually lean Democrat? That’s what its CEO claims
By Clint Rainey November 15, 2023 Video-streaming platform Rumble is famously the site that Russell Brand fled to after being demonetized by YouTube in the wake of accusations of sexual harassment. It’s meanwhile been profiled by the New York Times as “the right’s go-to video site.” And last year, when Pew Research released a … Continue reading What if Rumble users actually lean Democrat? That’s what its CEO claims
Why Seattle Seahawks legend Michael Bennett left the NFL to become an architect
By Elissaveta M. Brandon Anyone who’s ever watched a single game of American football, which is notorious for its unapologetic, helmet-clashing violence, knows that players aren’t in it forever. The average NFL player retires before they hit 30. When they do, many pursue football-adjacent careers in coaching, scouting, or sports media—but very few choose … Continue reading Why Seattle Seahawks legend Michael Bennett left the NFL to become an architect