I have spent the past two decades on stages around the world as an auctioneer at the world’s top fundraisers and galas. I spend most nights negotiating with audience members to buy things at a higher price than they expect to pay when they walk in the room—it’s how I raise record funds for charities … Read more
When Selena Gomez conceived of Rare Beauty, she was hoping to build a beauty brand that would bring visibility to mental health issues. Gomez had already been open about her own diagnosis and experience with bipolar disorder. The brand launched in 2020 with a social impact initiative called the Rare Impact Fund—which sought to raise … Read more
In 2023, Gallup found that a mere 33% of workers were “engaged in their work and workplace.” That might sound dire, but the peak engagement rate Gallup ever recorded was 36%, back in 2020. Of course, this overall lack of engagement has a significant cost for businesses. “Trends in employee engagement are significant because they … Read more
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 with executives and entrepreneurs, and from the pages of Inc. and Fast Company. If you received this newsletter from a friend, you can sign up to get it yourself every Monday morning. … Read more
