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'Am I delusional?': How to get honest answers according to the former CEO of Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and KFC

David Novak shares the dangers of becoming deluded as an executive and how asking for complete hone…

David Novak   


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I finally earned my dream job in the C-suite, but my relationships suffered

In this excerpt from Jennifer Romolini's book "Ambition Monster: A Memoir," she describes the ways …

Jennifer Romolini   


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Trump-Putin relationship: New book details secret COVID tests, up to 7 phone calls since 2021

A Trump campaign spokesman vigorously denied the claims in the new book, calling the author "dement…

Bryan Metzger   


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When my husband was laid off, we tried to reassure our kids everything would be OK. Meanwhile, I wasn't so sure.

Our kids struggled to understand what it meant when we told them that my husband was laid off. We r…

Liz Alterman   


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I booked an Airbnb 15 minutes away from home for one night. It allowed me to catch up on work without distractions.

I took a quick solo retreat to an Airbnb 15 minutes from home to work without distractions. I made …

Louisa Rogers   


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Book excerpt: There are 0 consequences for those who ejaculate irresponsibly

In this adapted excerpt from her book, the author says men represent 85% of child-support providers…

Gabrielle Blair   


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Barbara Corcoran says all great entrepreneurs have imposter syndrome, and it's key to success

The "Shark Tank" investor explained why imposter syndrome and feelings of self-doubt can be helpful…

Sawdah Bhaimiya   


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5 research-backed practices to help you grow through times of struggle, according to an ex-Navy SEAL

An excerpt from Brent Gleeson's book, "Embrace the Suck: The Navy Seal Way to an Extraordinary Life…

Brent Gleeson   


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5 habits leaders should adopt to energize employees

Mark Gregory and Alex Lewis set out five habits CEOs should adopt to engage their employees in this…

Mark Gregory and Alex Lewis   


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It's not a Black woman's job to be less threatening in the workplace. This is how to boldly occupy space.

Business coach Joyce Johnson says the onus should not be on African American women to make their wh…

Joyce Johnson   


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My single mother was a wandering musician. I felt most at home while camping on the outskirts of Alaska's many music festivals.

The author says that she grew up wandering from music festival to music festival and that she would…

Keema Waterfield   


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Immigrants walk a tightrope between two cultures. That's especially true for parents.

The author, who has lived in the US for most of her life, talked to other immigrant parents about a…

Masha Rumer   


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I read an ex-Apollo partner's tell-all book about the inner workings of private equity and was perplexed and ultimately disappointed

Masters of private equity always beat the markets because they have a winning mindset, argues the a…

Jonathan A. Knee   


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Ending the 40-hour workweek is possible, but it'll require sacrifices from all of us

The 40-hour workweek is getting criticized for being outdated. But changes to the workplace don't o…

Dan DeFrancesco   


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The dramatic untold story of what happened inside Apple after Steve Jobs died and Tim Cook and Jony Ive took over is told in a new book

More than 200 current and former Apple execs were interviewed for Tripp Mickle's "After Steve: How …

Jonathan A. Knee   


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7 things the ancient Stoics can teach you about becoming a strong, happy, and morally sound professional

In an exclusively adapted excerpt, Ryan Holiday shares how early Greek philosophers taught us every…

Ryan Holiday   


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If your company isn't consistent, you're setting yourself up for failure. Here's why it's the most reliable path to success.

An excerpt from Michael Canic's new book "Ruthless Consistency" explains why any strategic change r…

Michael Canic