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I'm Grindr's CEO. I skip breakfast thanks to Mounjaro, read with my kids, and can't imagine life not in 'founder mode'

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NBA players are becoming the richest athletes by forgoing traditional free-agency leverage

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Macy's CEO says he reads 'every customer note' he receives

Macy's CEO Tony Spring said he reads "every customer note" to help with improvements in stores and product offerings.

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Judge Judy's 5 tips for negotiating your salary

Judge Judy Sheindlin, who reportedly earned $47 million a year at the end of her syndicated TV show, recently shared her negotiating tips with Amy Poehler.

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People visit the Unilever booth during the 7th China International Import Expo in 2024.

Unilever's new CEO is shaking up the company with sharp cuts at the top: 'We are fed up with mediocrity'

Unilever's CEO says he is looking to replace up to a quarter of the company's top 200 leaders as it streamlines its global operations.

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Inside the NFL's strategy to grow global football fandom

The National Football League has added seven international games this season. Its global strategy focuses on fandom growth beyond short-term revenue.

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Paul Graham, who coined 'founder mode,' says it's possible to go 'too far' and veer into micromanaging

Paul Graham coined "founder mode" almost a year ago. Now, he's differentiating between being in the details and micromanaging.

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I dove headfirst into the unhinged Morning Routine Industrial Complex

A survey of America's 250-year, unhinged quest for the perfect morning routine, from Benjamin Franklin to Bryan Johnson.

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Mark Zuckerberg goes 'startup mode'

Tech is emulating startups by embracing small teams packed with star staff. The big question is whether the strategy can transform giants like Meta.

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A man wearing glasses, a gray baseball cap, and a red and blue shirt smiles for a selfie. He is standing on a grassy lawn with a driveway and trailer in the background.

I left my corporate career to start a cleaning business 5 years ago. I still don't take a salary, but my family is doing much better off.

Burgess Heberer left his 9-to-5 to pursue his side hustle full-time shortly after starting it.

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The AT&T CEO's blunt memo is a test case for leaders

AT&T chief John Stankey's memo tells employees exactly where he stands on workplace loyalty and RTO. CEOs weighed in on what comes next.

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3 tips for employees to manage their health from EY's chief well-being officer

EY's chief well-being officer shared 3 tips for employees to take charge of their health in a tough job environment.

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I found a new job within 2 months of being put on a layoff list. Five actions helped me transition smoothly and quickly.

Steve Prokopiou navigated a redundancy notice by leveraging his network, and using negotiation strategies to secure his dream job in under two months.

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Fatigue, flashbacks, and crying on commutes: 5 workers describe what 'quiet cracking' looks like

"Quiet cracking" describes unhappy workers who feel stuck in their jobs. Five people opened up to Business Insider about their experiences.

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Have you experienced 'quiet cracking' at work? Let us know.

"Quiet cracking" can affect morale, productivity, and culture and lead to burnout.

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Step aside, quiet quitting. Now, employers have to worry about 'quiet cracking.'

In the current employer's job market, workers are staying put and "struggling in silence," says Frank Giampietro, EY Americas' chief well-being officer.

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Readers told us how they use AI in their job search — or why they avoid it

Business Insider asked readers how they use AI in their job search process, if at all. Here's what they said.

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We asked readers for the biggest red flags they've seen in job interviews. Here's what you told us.

What red flags do job seekers look for in job interviews? BI readers told us.

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AT&T CEO John Stankey looks on during the final round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am 2025

AT&T CEO John Stankey is embracing hardcore culture — and Wall Street loves it

CEO John Stankey is reshaping AT&T to be more like Verizon and T-Mobile — and Wall Street appears to approve of his refocus on the "fundamentals."

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Those who want to take care of everything end up more susceptible to burnout.

How business leaders like Jeff Bezos and Mark Cuban feel about work-life balance

Many business leaders have strong opinions on work-life balance. Some support it while others say it holds you back in your career.

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We asked for your biggest red flags in a job post or application. Here's what you told us.

We recently asked readers to share with us their biggest turnoffs in the job search process. Here's what you told us.

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5 things the AT&T CEO's sweeping memo says about where corporate America is headed

AT&T CEO John Stankey didn't hold back in a sweeping memo to managers on Friday, revealing broader trends in corporate culture.

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Tesla cofounder's advice to managers facing ultimatums from their engineers? 'March them to the door'

Tesla cofounder Martin Eberhard said that past employees demanded stock or raises during critical moments. He said he should have fired them.

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Elon Musk is pictured at Cannes Lions in 2024.

Elon Musk is going founder mode on Tesla's $16.5 billion chip deal with Samsung

Elon Musk said Samsung "agreed to allow Tesla to assist in maximizing manufacturing efficiency" at its chip plant. He will "walk the line personally."

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14 unusual CEO habits, from the rideshare bosses who work as chauffeurs to daily trips to the grocery store

These are some of the bizarre daily habits of top CEOs such as Elon Musk, Tim Cook, and Jack Dorsey.

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I'm a matchmaker for high-net-worth clients who charges up to $500,000. Sometimes I conduct over 100 interviews for 1 date.

Matchmaker Jennifer Donnelly works with ultra high net worth clients, charging rates from $150,000 to $500,000.

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Cover letter requirements and unlimited PTO are among the biggest dealbreakers for job candidates. Tell us yours.

New data from Adobe Acrobat highlights some of job seekers' biggest red flags in a job listing. Business Insider wants to hear yours.

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Psychologists and generational experts say there's more to the 'Gen Z Stare' than meets the eye

Some say the Gen Z stare signals poor communication and social skills. Psychologists and generational experts told BI that's not necessarily the case.

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Former Amazon principal engineer says he spent '1-4 hours' reading daily — and it's part of the company's 'secret sauce'

Steve Huynh was a principal engineer at Amazon. He praised its culture of writing and reading 6-page memos, a practice that began under Jeff Bezos.

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Company HR team interviewing African American job candidate woman, reviewing paper resume, talking to applicant about career, work experience, professional skills, achievement.

I'm a recruiter, and a résumé scanner said my CV was 'bad.' Here's why I don't trust ATS tailoring tools.

A recruiter says a résumé scanner gave advice that could harm applicants' chances. Instead of ATS tailoring, focus on proving job competency.

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Ex-OpenAI VP says the most successful company teams are like the Avengers

"It's almost like you're playing an RPG where everyone has different sliders and you have to create this super team," said investor Peter Deng.

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I'm a CEO who felt overwhelmed by life and work. I thought an executive assistant would fix things but I was wrong — here's what worked instead.

CEO Noah Greenberg transformed his chaotic calendar into a productivity powerhouse using strategies like calendar mapping and annual silent retreats.

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Want to land a tech internship? A Google engineer explains how networking 'intentionally' can help

Aashna Doshi interned at Google twice before she received a return offer. To separate herself from the pack, she focused on her network and portfolio.

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The do's and don'ts of LinkedIn

Experts shared their tips on optimizing your LinkedIn profile and building your professional brand on the site to aid your job search.

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I've helped write over 700 résumés after leaving my decadelong recruiting career. Here's what I tell my clients to add and remove.

Recruiter and résumé writer Sam Struan advices his clients not to worry about fitting their job experiences onto just one page.

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