Leadership

'To create a winning culture, we need to shake up our routines,' Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri said. He also outlined sweeping changes aimed at breaking away from 'business as usual' and reducing meeting fatigue.

Delhi man injures leg in accident, boss asks for photo proof: 'But things got worse...'

The former five-star hotel employee said that during the three days of leave he requested, the managers allegedly withheld his salary and removed him from the roster. 'They acted like I was the irresponsible one for prioritising my health,' he said.

Mumbai employee complains of 'bad touch' by boss: 'She will randomly touch thighs, arms'

The employee said he is reluctant to switch jobs so early in his tenure and fears retaliation if he seeks an internal transfer.

Self-made millionaire and Skims founder says no.1 mistake new entrepreneurs make 'is waiting until...'

'I’ve succeeded. I’ve failed multiple times. And having mentored and invested in countless ideas and founders, I’ve learned that most people overcomplicate the process and they fail to start,' Emma Grede said.

‘I sometimes cry at work’: Pregnant banker says 'toxic' manager harasses her, denies leaves

The woman alleged that the harassment intensified after she discreetly reported her manager’s 'shady' loan sanctioning practices to higher authorities, which led to an inquiry against him.

Founder of $100 million company wants work-life balance for employees: 'They didn't sign up...'

Nicole Bernard Dawes believes her relentless work ethic should not extend to the team. 'I wanted to be present at things for my kids, and I wanted [it] to be okay for our team to be that way, too,' she said.

Overworked Chinese employees furious with boss's message from Antarctica holiday: 'If you...'

The backlash reflects growing discontent among Chinese employees over long hours and denial of basic protections such as social insurance, as some companies cut corners to fund lavish lifestyles of their senior executives.

Namita Thapar 'shocked' at Sridhar Vembu's 'marry in your 20s' tip: 'Similar to 70-hour work week'

Highlighting how comments from leaders can have a negative impact towards women's health and empowerment, Namita Thapar said, 'What’s wrong with our leaders? What numbers are we discussing? 70-hour work weeks? Marry in your twenties?'

Most successful Fortune 500 CEOs have these 2 traits in common, finds McKinsey study

According to McKinsey's senior partners Kurt Strovink and Carolyn Dewar who led the study, this mindset surfaced 'in almost every interview'.

Kim Kardashian now worth $1.7 billion after Skims gets $225 million funding led by Goldman Sachs

Skims's revenue has more than quintupled since 2020, when it stood at $145 million. The company was co-founded by Kim Kardashian and CEO Jens Grede in 2019.

OPINION | Sans meaningful purpose, there’s no leadership

It’s not high office or grand gestures that reflect leadership. Leaders reveal themselves in the small but deliberate choices they make each day. Their purpose is not guided by personal ambition. Instead, it’s about larger good

Chanel CEO Leena Nair calls out ChatGPT's gender bias in AI-generated imagery. OpenAI responds

‘Show us a picture of Chanel's leadership team—it was all med in suits’: Chanel global CEO Leena Nair says ChatGPT ignored 76 percent female workforce.

Mamaearth’s Ghazal Alagh on the biggest threat to long-term growth: ‘Intense focus on…’

Ghazal Alagh says the biggest threat to long-term growth is letting past success dictate future product strategy.

Billionaire entrepreneur says work-life balance is 'the biggest line of bulls*** that’s ever been created'

Jimmy John Liautaud, the 61-year-old founder of Jimmy John’s sandwich chain, said building a billion-dollar business demands relentless effort and zero compromise. Jimmy John Liautaud

Jeff Bezos says his 10 years' work experience improved chances of Amazon's success

While some entrepreneurs have built billion-dollar startups without formal education or work experience, Jeff Bezos called them 'the exception'.

CEO who's interviewed 30,000 people reveals 5 things common in 'happiest, successful employees'

For employees who do not have these five things at their workplace, William Vanderbloemen suggests sharing needs openly or finding a role that aligns better.

Bellboy to boardroom: CEO says Leonardo DiCaprio’s words and casino chips changed his life

Singapore-based CEO Abel Ariza recalls how a brief moment with actor Leonardo DiCaprio at the Ritz-Carlton Barcelona helped define his leadership path.

Indian-origin executive says Goldman Sachs hired him after 39 interviews. Then he quit

Sharran Srivatsaa’s hiring journey at the Wall Street giant involved an unusual 46-second interview that tested coachability over confidence.

OPINION | The peril of blind affection in leadership

A leader’s true legacy is built on fairness and integrity, not partiality. The story of Dhritarashtra offers timeless lessons on ethical leadership and the dangers of bias

OPINION | Leading from the Front: Transforming solitude into leadership

Leadership is often lonely, requiring inner strength and authenticity. True leadership emerges from alignment with values, embracing solitude, and transforming challenges into growth, not just for oneself, but for the greater mission

Companies with women CFOs outperform industry averages, but representation stuck at 25%: Study

Hope King, founder of Macro Talk, noted that women are often appointed during times of crisis. 'They’re seen as detail-oriented, thoughtful in their approach, and relentlessly hard-working,' she said.

Leadership quality is the single biggest predictor of GCC resilience, say experts

Apart from executive sponsorship and clarity of ownership, their talent strategy is adapted to local market realities rather than simply replicated from headquarters.

33% US employees would rather clean a toilet than ask for help, finds study 

The report urged leaders to treat social skill-building as a strategic investment, not a soft-skill afterthought.

Expert who coached Google, Amazon leaders shares 3 phrases to ‘command attention’ at work

Workplace psychologist with 15 years' experience believes that clear communication helps busy decision-makers respond quickly and decisively.

Walmart HR head says 'nobody' will want to hire employees who 'bring the problem, never the...'

Donna Morris spoke about red flags in employees that can erode trust and limit career growth.