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The recent CEO turnover trend continues with three high-profile exits
Hello and welcome to Modern CEO! I’m Stephanie Mehta, CEO and chief content officer of Mansueto Ventures. Each week this newsletter explores inclusive approaches to leadership drawn from conversations...
Hackers made death threats against this security researcher. Big mistake.
Nixon’s skill at looking ahead in this way has served her throughout her career. On multiple occasions a hacker or hacking group would catch her attention—for using a novel...
The scientist using AI to hunt for antibiotics just about everywhere
But de la Fuente is using artificial intelligence to bring about a different future. His team at the University of Pennsylvania is training AI tools to search genomes far...
This AI-powered machine turns photos into smells
Picture a memory from childhood, one that feels real and nostalgic, but somehow just out of grasp: perhaps a family trip to the beach, or a moment mid-swing on...
Peter Steinberger joins OpenAI
Not long ago, Peter Steinberger was experimenting with a side project that quickly caught fire across the developer world. His open-source AI assistant, OpenClaw, wasn’t just another chatbot; it...
3 science-backed ways to measure integrity
Integrity, understood as a disposition to behave in prosocial, ethical, and principled ways rather than corrupt or self-serving ones, is among the strongest and most consistent predictors of job...
5 things to remember on your journey to excellence
Below, Brad Stulberg shares five key insights from his new book, The Way of Excellence: A Guide to True Greatness and Deep Satisfaction in a Chaotic World. Brad is on...
Demand for AI-related skills is up 109% since last year. What that means for you
AI inspired many employers to take a wait-and-see approach to hiring in 2025, but new data suggest they’ll be returning to the market in search of certain skills in...
‘Grind mode’? ‘Routine maxxing’? Social media debates the ‘best’ full-on approach to work
A viral X post from late last year pitted images depicting two hustle-culture lifestyles side by side: tech bro hoodie and Notes app icon on one side, a business...
Everything you need to know about buying a car on Amazon
If you’ve been dreaming of adding a mid-sized SUV to your cart alongside a bulk pack of granola bars and a new air fryer—well, we’re not quite there yet....
How George Washington’s mistakes in Pennsylvania’s wilderness provided valuable leadership lessons
This Presidents’ Day, I’ve been thinking about George Washington—not at his finest hour, but possibly at his worst. In 1754, a 22-year-old Washington marched into the wilderness surrounding Pittsburgh...
