Even in the world of business, money can’t always buy happiness.   At least that’s what many modern-day workers seem to believe. In the U.S., workers have increasingly prioritized purpose and meaning in their jobs over pay. And many American companies have responded in kind, collectively donating $44 billion to prosocial causes in 2024 rather than… →

The word “barbarian” comes from the ancient Greek barbaros, a slur meant to mark outsiders as less than fully human. It is one of countless examples of people using words or phrases to demean people in groups not their own. “Slurs are a weapon,” says Cynthia Wang, a clinical professor at the Kellogg School and… →

From airlines to clothing stores, all kinds of retailers partner with lenders to offer co-branded credit cards that come with perks like discounts or reward points. The upside of these partnerships is obvious: the lender gets a new credit customer, and the retailer strengthens its existing relationship with that customer.  But these types of cards… →

“Mayday, Mayday, Mayday.” It’s one of the most frightening phrases we could potentially hear as passengers on a flight.  Fortunately, few of us ever do. And that’s largely thanks to the coordinated efforts of the pilots managing tons of stimuli from aircraft gauges and readers while communicating with each other, air-traffic control, and the rest… →

Look across any organization, and you will find leaders at various levels: aspiring young managers in their first roles, department heads who have been guiding teams for years, and C-suite leaders whose experience and acumen guides the success of the organization.    But not all leaders are created equally. So what sets the best of them… →