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How giving starts progress and leadership scales it

Volatility and accountability are transforming philanthropy, requiring leadership to drive impactful change.

6 hours ago

Goodbye, middle managers. Hello, 'player-coaches' and 'org leads.'

Meta and Block are redefining managerial roles to embrace AI, with Meta introducing 'org leads' and Block using 'player-coaches'.

Healthcare

Dignity as a competitive business model

Healthcare affordability is forcing families to delay care, highlighting the need for dignity-centered care models that prioritize patient respect and community health.

Your CEO gives you the ick. Now what?

Emily's perception of her CEO's integrity is compromised after discovering his affair, affecting her confidence in promoting company values.

Media industry

1 hour ago

3 reasons OpenAI buying daily tech show TBPN for hundreds of millions isn't totally crazy | Fortune

Knowing when to sell is crucial for startup success, as demonstrated by TBPN's timely sale to OpenAI.

Stakeholder Confidence in the Age of Digital Threats: PR as a Security Asset

Cybersecurity involves both technical measures and effective communication to maintain stakeholder trust during incidents.

Boards Are Falling Short on Cybersecurity

Boards recognize the need for cybersecurity investments, yet the worsening cybercrime situation suggests governance may be deteriorating.

fromThe Hacker News

The AI Arms Race - Why Unified Exposure Management Is Becoming a Boardroom Priority

The cybersecurity landscape is rapidly evolving, with AI enabling faster and more sophisticated attacks, necessitating advanced defensive strategies.

fromSecuritymagazine

Stakeholder Confidence in the Age of Digital Threats: PR as a Security Asset

Cybersecurity involves both technical measures and effective communication to maintain stakeholder trust during incidents.

Boards Are Falling Short on Cybersecurity

Boards recognize the need for cybersecurity investments, yet the worsening cybercrime situation suggests governance may be deteriorating.

fromThe Hacker News

The AI Arms Race - Why Unified Exposure Management Is Becoming a Boardroom Priority

The cybersecurity landscape is rapidly evolving, with AI enabling faster and more sophisticated attacks, necessitating advanced defensive strategies.

more#cybersecurity

#ai

Artificial intelligence

McKinsey's new AI leadership playbook: flatten teams and move faster

Philosophy

23 hours ago

The Leadership Skill That's Quietly Fading in the Age of AI

AI-driven efficiency risks diminishing deep thinking, leading to a loss of original understanding and nuanced insight among leaders.

Silicon Valley

Business Insider Live gathers Bryan Johnson, Jason Blum, Carina Hong, Joanna Strober to talk leadership in the AI era

AI adoption isn't the hard part, it's building employee agency | Fortune

AI empowers non-coders to execute ideas, requiring companies to foster safe, effective environments for employee agency and innovation.

Leaders push for a 'Manhattan Project' and public-private solutions around AI and labor | Fortune

AI could create a talent and job crisis, necessitating collaboration between public and private sectors to manage the transition effectively.

Artificial intelligence

Is the org chart dead in the age of AI? LinkedIn's chief economic opportunity officer thinks so | Fortune

McKinsey's new AI leadership playbook: flatten teams and move faster

AI can streamline organizational structures by flattening management layers and enhancing decision-making capabilities.

Philosophy

23 hours ago

The Leadership Skill That's Quietly Fading in the Age of AI

AI-driven efficiency risks diminishing deep thinking, leading to a loss of original understanding and nuanced insight among leaders.

Silicon Valley

Business Insider Live gathers Bryan Johnson, Jason Blum, Carina Hong, Joanna Strober to talk leadership in the AI era

AI is transforming industries, prompting leaders like Bryan Johnson and Jason Blum to rethink strategies and adapt their careers.

AI adoption isn't the hard part, it's building employee agency | Fortune

AI empowers non-coders to execute ideas, requiring companies to foster safe, effective environments for employee agency and innovation.

Leaders push for a 'Manhattan Project' and public-private solutions around AI and labor | Fortune

AI could create a talent and job crisis, necessitating collaboration between public and private sectors to manage the transition effectively.

Is the org chart dead in the age of AI? LinkedIn's chief economic opportunity officer thinks so | Fortune

Org charts hinder innovation; companies must embrace worker-led AI experimentation across departments.

Boathouse's New Chief Strategy Officer Says It's Time For Agencies To Take The Reins Of Measurement | AdExchanger

Sonia Chung emphasizes the need for agencies to develop their own data infrastructures to reduce dependency on major tech platforms.

Former Amazon VP explains the best way to get a bad manager removed

Escalating complaints about a bad manager often backfires; a coordinated approach with documentation is more effective.

Online Community Development

Clear Job Responsibilities Helps You Grow Faster - Here's How

Deliberate governance design is essential as companies grow to avoid confusion and inefficiency.

Human connection is an urgent business investment in the AI era

Digital convenience has led to increased loneliness and anxiety, highlighting the need for human connection in both personal and professional realms.

fromInc

Is Your Company Focusing on Generative Engine Optimization?

Generative engine optimization (GEO) requires marketers to adapt strategies for AI-driven search, focusing on relevance and collaboration across PR, content, and SEO.

Remote teams

fromInfoQ

How to Handle Trusts and Psychological Safety When Scaling Organizations

Trust must be built team by team; it cannot be replicated as organizations scale.

How Delta CEO Ed Bastian built a massive partnership with American Express that now generates over 10% of the airline's revenue | Fortune

"As Delta's brand started to move and people started to see it as a premium brand, as a differentiated experience, Amex was critical to that because we see Amex as the premium credit card in the business."

European startups

Startup companies

This Business Model Is the Hidden Goldmine For Boosting Profits

Done-For-You business models are surging as entrepreneurs seek results without managing every task themselves.

Boston real estate

fromtherealdeal.com

Activist investor seeks to oust Americold Chair Mark Patterson over problematic boardroom behavior

Sieve Capital is urging Americold Realty Trust to remove Mark Patterson as chairman due to concerns over his governance and past dealings.

Why Leaders Often Discover Organizational Problems Too Late

Hidden problems in teams often remain unreported due to a culture that discourages early issue escalation, leading to delayed responses and increased costs.

fromHyperallergic

Nine Lessons on My Path From Engagement to Leadership

Curiosity is foundational in the arts, as demonstrated by the Menil Collection's exhibition, which transformed a gallery into an education room through public programs.

Arts

Higher education

fromPsychology Today

fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Should You Serve on the Board of Your Alma Mater?

Higher education is essential for the U.S. economy and requires significant institutional change to adapt to current challenges.

Non-profit organizations

How Dissolving Your Nonprofit Can Strengthen the Sector | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Nonprofit leaders must sometimes choose to dissolve organizations intentionally rather than forcing survival in a weakened state.

Relationships

The busiest leaders share this surprising weakness

Constant busyness at work deteriorates personal relationships and collaboration, ultimately undermining high performance.

#artificial-intelligence

Business intelligence

Forget the Hype. Here's How AI Is Actually Changing Business Operations

AI is transforming business operations from task automation to strategic decision intelligence.

2 hours ago

The AI gold rush is real - but great companies don't need to mine it | Fortune

AI dominates investment conversations, but not all successful companies need to be AI-focused.

Business intelligence

Forget the Hype. Here's How AI Is Actually Changing Business Operations

AI is transforming business operations from task automation to strategic decision intelligence.

more#artificial-intelligence

2 hours ago

The AI gold rush is real - but great companies don't need to mine it | Fortune

AI dominates investment conversations, but not all successful companies need to be AI-focused.

#leadership

US Elections

I interviewed the CEOs of Reddit, Colgate-Palmolive, and 6 other top companies about leading for the long run. Here's what they said

Bootstrapping

Your Management Strategy Is Doomed to Fail If You Don't Do This

Podcast

The truth about being a CEO, according to Alex Cooper

How Senior Leaders Make Fewer, Better Decisions

Senior leaders must make high-impact decisions with less visibility by treating decision-making as a discipline and designing supportive systems.

Bootstrapping

I Stopped Fixing Problems and Built a Team That Solves Them Using a Three-Question Rule

Marketing

Most Leaders Focus on Goals. They're Missing the Big Picture

US Elections

I interviewed the CEOs of Reddit, Colgate-Palmolive, and 6 other top companies about leading for the long run. Here's what they said

Leaders must demonstrate conviction through tenacity and long-term commitment, especially in uncertain and challenging circumstances.

Your Management Strategy Is Doomed to Fail If You Don't Do This

Effective management focuses on execution through a straightforward approach: face reality, investigate issues, fix them systematically, and own the outcomes.

Podcast

The truth about being a CEO, according to Alex Cooper

CEOs and industry leaders share candid insights about leadership without corporate jargon.

How Senior Leaders Make Fewer, Better Decisions

Senior leaders must make high-impact decisions with less visibility by treating decision-making as a discipline and designing supportive systems.

I Stopped Fixing Problems and Built a Team That Solves Them Using a Three-Question Rule

Shifting from solving to questioning fosters team ownership and accelerates growth.

Most Leaders Focus on Goals. They're Missing the Big Picture

Leaders must understand the broader context surrounding their plans to ensure successful outcomes.

more#leadership

Boards Need to Rethink How They Advise CEOs

Boards need to adapt discussions despite having experienced members, as CEOs struggle to prioritize amid disruption.

Growth hacking

The 7 Core Principles That Made Our Company a Market Leader

Seven leadership principles can drive business and personal growth, applicable across industries.

OpenAI's Fidji Simo Is Taking Medical Leave Amid an Executive Shake-Up

OpenAI undergoes major reorganization with leadership changes due to health issues affecting key executives.

11 hours ago

OpenAI sees a new round of executive shake-ups

OpenAI is reshuffling its leadership team, with key executives transitioning roles and some stepping back for health reasons.

fromTechCrunch

OpenAI executive shuffle includes new role for COO Brad Lightcap to lead 'special projects' | TechCrunch

OpenAI executives are transitioning roles, with COO Brad Lightcap moving to special projects and CEO Fidji Simo taking medical leave.

fromFuturism

Sam Altman Opens Up About Telling CEO of Disney That It Had All Been Smoke and Mirrors

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed Disney's understanding of the decision to shut down the Sora AI video generator app, despite the disappointment it caused.

fromWIRED

OpenAI's Fidji Simo Is Taking Medical Leave Amid an Executive Shake-Up

OpenAI undergoes major reorganization with leadership changes due to health issues affecting key executives.

11 hours ago

OpenAI sees a new round of executive shake-ups

OpenAI is reshuffling its leadership team, with key executives transitioning roles and some stepping back for health reasons.

fromTechCrunch

OpenAI executive shuffle includes new role for COO Brad Lightcap to lead 'special projects' | TechCrunch

OpenAI executives are transitioning roles, with COO Brad Lightcap moving to special projects and CEO Fidji Simo taking medical leave.

fromFuturism

fromLas Vegas Review-Journal

Sam Altman Opens Up About Telling CEO of Disney That It Had All Been Smoke and Mirrors

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed Disney's understanding of the decision to shut down the Sora AI video generator app, despite the disappointment it caused.

more#openai

Fundraising

Las Vegas CEO goes from building a business to helping the community

Justin Woo transitioned from a successful digital marketing career to founding nonprofits and an online voting platform, impacting his local community significantly.

How to Navigate Brand Authenticity in the Age of AI Slop

Originality and authenticity in content are essential for brands to stand out in a saturated market dominated by low-quality AI-generated content.

Marketing tech

fromForbes

22 hours ago

From Streaming To AI: Agency Leaders' Next Big Media Bets

Streaming platform consolidation is reshaping agency strategies, emphasizing precision and adaptability in targeting consumer attention.

Startup companies

Jack Dorsey says Block employees now bring prototypes not slide decks to meetings

Block CEO Jack Dorsey has eliminated slide decks in favor of prototypes for meetings, emphasizing real-time modifications and reduced costs of decision-making.

fromSilicon Canals

9 things people who command respect at work do that have nothing to do with their title or seniority - Silicon Canals

Respect at work is earned through listening and accountability, not through titles or positions.

How (and why) to give your team time to think

Teams are optimized for activity over creativity, leading to a lack of innovative breakthroughs.

Remote teams

fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

HR leaders are drowning in decisions: here's how the best ones are getting ahead | Fortune

Geopolitical uncertainty and economic volatility challenge talent retention while modern workplace demands require skilled workers to innovate with technology.

Non-profit organizations

AI in the Nonprofit Sector Is a Question of Governance, Not Just Technology | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Nonprofits face a critical choice in shaping AI governance or risk external control over its implementation and impact.

fromThe Bootstrapped Founder

Building in Public: Risks and Strategies for Founders

Radical transparency in business can lead to success, but current dynamics may pose risks that could jeopardize a company's future.

fromwww.npr.org

What's next for Meta in the wake of trial losses and layoffs?

Meta faces significant challenges with legal rulings and a shift in focus from the Metaverse to artificial intelligence.

fromThe Drum

Agency Leaders Debate: Who owns the future?

The future of the marketing industry hinges on the balance between big tech companies and consumer importance.

When Executive Presence Backfires

Executive presence is essential for senior leaders, characterized by confidence and decisiveness, influencing career advancement and performance evaluations.

Marketing tech

fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

As AI does more of the work, are we building the right leaders? | MarTech

AI is transforming marketing analysis but may obscure foundational issues that affect decision-making.

Fundraising

Using AI for Fundraising Still Requires Human Strategy | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

AI should support strategy in nonprofit fundraising, not replace the essential human elements of trust and relationship building.

Remote teams

Chief human resource officer salaries have surged 30% at S&P 500 companies. Here's why boards are opening the checkbook | Fortune

More companies are appointing HR executives as named executive officers, reflecting their growing importance in organizational strategy and workforce management.

Non-profit organizations

fromHarvard Gazette

Two new Corporation members - Harvard Gazette

Sylvia Mathews Burwell and Michael S. Chae will join the Harvard Corporation as new members, effective July 1.

The unspoken rule: is English really the key to success in Europe's boardrooms? | Fortune

English has quietly become the default working language in multinational companies, impacting communication and career advancement for non-native speakers.

European startups

Calling out corporate BS? There's a steaming pile to aim for

Corporate jargon impresses those least equipped for analytical thinking, confirming biases while also serving essential functions in specific contexts.

Liking corporate BS may be a sign you're bad at decision-making, Cornell expert finds | Fortune

Corporate jargon can mislead and impair decision-making, as shown by research on receptivity to corporate bulls-t.

Philosophy

fromTheregister

Calling out corporate BS? There's a steaming pile to aim for

Corporate jargon impresses those least equipped for analytical thinking, confirming biases while also serving essential functions in specific contexts.

Liking corporate BS may be a sign you're bad at decision-making, Cornell expert finds | Fortune

Corporate jargon can mislead and impair decision-making, as shown by research on receptivity to corporate bulls-t.

more#corporate-jargon

7 hours ago

The cofounder shakeup at xAI is vintage Elon Musk

Ross Nordeen's departure from xAI marks the eighth cofounder exit in three months, raising concerns about the company's stability ahead of SpaceX's IPO.

12 Fortune 500 CEOs worked for Pepsi. Delta's Ed Bastian explains why it's a leadership factory | Fortune

PepsiCo has significantly influenced the development of business leaders, including Delta's Ed Bastian, through its talent-focused culture and leadership grooming practices.

fromTechzine Global

Broadcom appoints Alphabet executive as new CFO

Amie Thuener will become Broadcom's CFO on June 12, succeeding Kirsten M. Spears, who will assist during the transition.

Beyond earned media: A new PR playbook

A strong PR plan balances daily visibility with long-term brand building, adapting to evolving media landscapes and consumer habits.

The Future of PR Is Collaborative. Here's Why Lone Wolves Will Lose

Collaboration is the primary driver of growth in the PR industry, replacing competition.

Beyond earned media: A new PR playbook

A strong PR plan balances daily visibility with long-term brand building, adapting to evolving media landscapes and consumer habits.

The Future of PR Is Collaborative. Here's Why Lone Wolves Will Lose

Collaboration is the primary driver of growth in the PR industry, replacing competition.

more#public-relations

fromSlate Magazine

My New Boss Has Some Unfortunate Corporate Mannerisms. I'm Having an Involuntary Reaction to It.

Corporate-speak can create barriers in communication, leading to feelings of condescension and stress in workplace relationships.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Smarter ways to manage daily operations - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Flexible working and digital tools enhance daily life management and improve work-life balance.

Marketing tech

fromAccounting Today

Growth as infrastructure: Rethinking marketing's role in firm strategy

The operating model that ensured success for firms in the past two decades is inadequate for future sustainability.

#ai-governance

Your AI governance gap is bigger than you think | MarTech

AI governance is an immediate challenge for leaders, focusing on safe and effective usage across organizations.

fromMedium

3 weeks ago

What Boards Should Actually Be Asking About AI in 2026

By 2026, AI governance must shift from adoption questions to oversight of accountability, risk control, measurable value, and resilience as AI becomes embedded across business operations.

Artificial intelligence

The boardroom is opening its doors to add a new member

Your AI governance gap is bigger than you think | MarTech

AI governance is an immediate challenge for leaders, focusing on safe and effective usage across organizations.

fromMedium

3 weeks ago

What Boards Should Actually Be Asking About AI in 2026

By 2026, AI governance must shift from adoption questions to oversight of accountability, risk control, measurable value, and resilience as AI becomes embedded across business operations.

Artificial intelligence

The boardroom is opening its doors to add a new member

more#ai-governance

Jack Dorsey says he wants 6,000 Block employees reporting straight to him

Dorsey outlined a new AI-forward vision for his payments processing company, stating that large language models will switch up the company's org chart. He expressed a desire for a structure where everyone reports to him, aiming for a maximum distance of two to three layers between himself and employees.

Tech industry

fromForbes

To Get Powerful Publicity, Build A Narrative Strategy

Building a clear, consistent narrative strategy is essential for organizations to connect with stakeholders and achieve sustainable success.

A former Amazon VP explains the simplest way to get promoted

Solve problems for your boss to increase your value and chances for promotion.

from24/7 Wall St.

Greg Abel's First Big Move as Berkshire CEO Had Warren Buffett's Personal Approval

Greg Abel has continued Warren Buffett's strategies, including restarting share buybacks and signaling potential changes in Berkshire's investment in Kraft Heinz.

Why Most Companies Get Innovation Completely Wrong

Real innovation stems from those closest to the work, not from executives or consultants.

fromAbove the Law

Strategic Planning For Marketers: Your Critical Role In Strategy Development And Implementation - Above the Law

Legal marketing professionals significantly influence law firm strategic planning by focusing on external market dynamics and competitive positioning.

Your Team Doesn't Need a 'Work Family' - It Needs This System That Holds Up When It Counts

Teams struggle with clarity, not effort; accountability erodes when support blurs lines between family and business.

#ai-adoption

6 hours ago

Managing AI has become its own job

Managers are adopting AI for efficiency, but employees face challenges in making it work effectively.

AI success is a leadership test-and the 100 Best Companies lead the way | Fortune

Leadership is crucial for successful AI adoption; without trust and support, employees remain hesitant despite having access to technology.

AI won't fix your company

The gap in AI adoption within organizations stems from people issues, not technology, emphasizing the need for a supportive culture.

6 hours ago

Managing AI has become its own job

Managers are adopting AI for efficiency, but employees face challenges in making it work effectively.

AI success is a leadership test-and the 100 Best Companies lead the way | Fortune

Leadership is crucial for successful AI adoption; without trust and support, employees remain hesitant despite having access to technology.

AI won't fix your company

The gap in AI adoption within organizations stems from people issues, not technology, emphasizing the need for a supportive culture.

more#ai-adoption

How Leaders Can Build a High-Agency Culture

Larry Culp became GE's first outsider CEO in 2018, inheriting a crisis with plummeting stock and excessive debt.

fromThe Hacker News

3 weeks ago

What Boards Must Demand in the Age of AI-Automated Exploitation

AI-powered exploitation has eliminated the time constraints that previously made large vulnerability backlogs survivable, forcing organizations to immediately address security gaps or face rapid compromise.

#generative-ai

The biggest mistake CEOs make with AI has nothing to do with the technology | Fortune

Advanced generative AI tools will transform industries rather than destroy established software companies.

Artificial intelligence

Building an AI competitive edge through strategy and governance | MarTech

Generative AI requires strategic layers for effective output; polish does not equate to quality or alignment with creative goals.

The biggest mistake CEOs make with AI has nothing to do with the technology | Fortune

Advanced generative AI tools will transform industries rather than destroy established software companies.

Building an AI competitive edge through strategy and governance | MarTech

Generative AI requires strategic layers for effective output; polish does not equate to quality or alignment with creative goals.

Succeeding A Legendary Leader

Succeeding a beloved leader in an organization presents unique challenges due to inherited reputations and expectations.

2 weeks ago

Boards Often Misunderstand What Stock Buybacks Really Cost

Share buybacks are often misunderstood as capital returns when they primarily offset dilution from stock-based compensation rather than representing true shareholder payouts.

3 signs your company is using AI incorrectly

Most organizations struggle with AI due to a lack of strategic thinking, not technology issues.

fromJohnjwang

Artificial intelligence

Why are executives enamored with AI but ICs aren't?

Executives embrace AI for its non-deterministic nature, while individual contributors remain skeptical due to their focus on deterministic tasks.

#board-governance

4 weeks ago

What to Do When Your Board Is Meddling in Operational Work

Boards are increasingly adopting operational roles, blurring governance and management boundaries through private equity-style monitoring as economic uncertainty and AI disruption intensify.

fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Startup companies

The Simple Shift That Keeps Your Board Aligned and Engaged

Fundraising

Does the Executive Director Belong in Board Executive Committee Meetings? | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

4 weeks ago

What to Do When Your Board Is Meddling in Operational Work

Boards are increasingly adopting operational roles, blurring governance and management boundaries through private equity-style monitoring as economic uncertainty and AI disruption intensify.

fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Startup companies

The Simple Shift That Keeps Your Board Aligned and Engaged

Fundraising

Does the Executive Director Belong in Board Executive Committee Meetings? | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

more#board-governance

fromInc

CEOs Who Stay Silent Are Losing Trust-and Business

Trust now depends on leaders openly sharing their thinking rather than polished corporate messaging, as AI-generated content has commoditized traditional branding approaches.

#ceo-succession

Business

The Questions CEO Candidates Need to Ask

Business

The Benefits-and Challenges-of an Insider CEO

Business

The Questions CEO Candidates Need to Ask