As a CEO, hosting AMA sessions has taught me a lot about my employees and led to important policy changes
David Shelley is the CEO of Hachette Book Group & Hachette UK. The AMA sessions have helped create a more transparent pay rubric for employees.
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My brother is 12 years older than I am, and he let me live with him after college. He's more of a father figure than a sibling.
My brother is over 12 years older than I am, and we've never been super close. He's more of a father figure than a sibling, which has pros and cons.
I deleted every app on my phone except for calls and texts. It changed how I thought, slept, and spoke to people.
I deleted Instagram, TikTok, X, LinkedIn, Spotify, YouTube, Google Maps, WhatsApp, and even email. I cleared my phone so I could have a clear mind.
My mom's ex-boyfriend and I are still in touch after 30 years. He paid off my student debt, we travel together, and I call him my 'second dad.'
My mom's ex-boyfriend from 30 years ago and I are still close. I call him my "second dad," and we travel together and talk frequently.
I'm a single boomer living paycheck to paycheck. I've been too busy living in the moment to plan for retirement.
I started contributing to my 401(k) too late and never bought property. I was busy finding myself and now I wonder what retirement will look like.
Gym bros are buying knockoffs of the strongest weight-loss drug ever from the gray market
Eli Lilly is still in clinical trials for a powerful weight-loss drug. Despite this, it's gaining popularity in fitness communities.
My parents bought an island in Maine. I spend my summers there, away from civilization and without running water.
Scott Kern spends his entire summer living on Sand Island off the coast of Portland, Maine. He has no running water and built a structure with trash.
3 ways golf can help you feel young, according to a 77-year-old CEO who's been playing for decades
A CEO who is still working into his 70s said playing golf is part of his daily longevity routine for staying healthy, youthful, and energized.
My partner and I are 23 and planning our prenup. We are far from rich, but want an equitable relationship from the start.
My partner and I are Gen Z and planning our prenup together. We want our relationship to be fair and equitable from the start.
I met my partner while on a solo trip in Europe. Now we're traveling the world together and navigating a long-distance relationship.
I met my partner on a dating app while I was traveling solo in Europe last year. We're now long-distance and travel the world together.
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I'm an English teacher who married a PE teacher in real life. We have a rule where we can't talk about work at home.
Kasey Kuiper is a high school English teacher who married a PE teacher, just like Taylor Swift's caption. The couple avoids talking about work at home.
I always thought I was a first-generation American. At 58, I learned I've been a German citizen my whole life.
When I applied for dual citizenship, I learned my German father became an American after I was born. That meant I've been German my whole life.
I took over the Tetris company from my dad. My children see me as a strong leader.
My dad founded Tetris, and I took over 15 years ago. Being a third-culture kid has helped me as CEO, and I love traveling and talking to people.
Coco Gauff swears by 'boring' agility workouts and fruit salad — a routine built for longevity
The Gen Z tennis star Coco Gauff is playing at the US Open. She says her training is all about balance, longevity exercises, and a relaxed diet.
I lost a grandparent for the first time at 26. I was surprised by how much it affected me.
I just experienced the death of a grandparent for the first time at 26. I couldn't believe it had happened at first, and the grief has changed me.
I draft celebrity prenups. The conversations usually start way before there's even a ring.
A lawyer specializing in celebrity prenups says the marriage contracts can be 100 pages long and even have rules about a spouse's social media posts.
My brother and I fight often because we live next door to each other. Everything changed when I introduced him to my partner.
My brother and I live in the same building, and he often bothers me. But my new partner made me see him in a new light.
I chronicled all my breakups like Taylor Swift. Making my heartbreaks public strengthened my relationship.
I married at 35 and five years later I wrote about the men who had broken my heart. I hope Travis Kelce is as supportive as my husband was.
Alicia Silverstone says she went vegan for the animals, but the 'miracle' was what it did for her health
Alicia Silverstone said she first tried going vegetarian as a child, although her efforts back then were "short-lived."