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Billionaire Marc Lasry claims in a new lawsuit that a former employee is trying to extort him for $50 million. Here are the most eye-catching excerpts.
Former Avenue Capital employee Gina Strum worked for the firm from 2009 to 2013.
Bradley Saacks
Oct 22 2024 16:58 IST
'Am I delusional?': How to get honest answers according to the former CEO of Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and KFC
David Novak shares the dangers of becoming deluded as an executive and how asking for complete hone…
David Novak
Jun 04 2024 14:06 IST
I finally earned my dream job in the C-suite, but my relationships suffered
In this excerpt from Jennifer Romolini's book "Ambition Monster: A Memoir," she describes the ways …
Jennifer Romolini
Jun 03 2024 13:36 IST
When my husband was laid off, we tried to reassure our kids everything would be OK. Meanwhile, I wasn't so sure.
Our kids struggled to understand what it meant when we told them that my husband was laid off. We r…
Liz Alterman
May 05 2024 11:33 IST
Barbara Corcoran says all great entrepreneurs have imposter syndrome, and it's key to success
The "Shark Tank" investor explained why imposter syndrome and feelings of self-doubt can be helpful…
Sawdah Bhaimiya
Jan 15 2024 16:11 IST
Ending the 40-hour workweek is possible, but it'll require sacrifices from all of us
The 40-hour workweek is getting criticized for being outdated. But changes to the workplace don't o…
Dan DeFrancesco
Nov 07 2023 15:18 IST
Arnold Schwarzenegger said successful people see other people as 'resources' to help achieve their goals
76-year-old Arnold Schwarzenegger said successful people are like a "sponge" that "soak up" informa…
Sawdah Bhaimiya
Oct 20 2023 13:49 IST
5 research-backed practices to help you grow through times of struggle, according to an ex-Navy SEAL
An excerpt from Brent Gleeson's book, "Embrace the Suck: The Navy Seal Way to an Extraordinary Life…
Brent Gleeson
May 16 2021 13:21 IST
5 habits leaders should adopt to energize employees
Mark Gregory and Alex Lewis set out five habits CEOs should adopt to engage their employees in this…
Mark Gregory and Alex Lewis
May 13 2021 15:49 IST
It's not a Black woman's job to be less threatening in the workplace. This is how to boldly occupy space.
Business coach Joyce Johnson says the onus should not be on African American women to make their wh…
Joyce Johnson
Feb 07 2021 15:17 IST
Book excerpt: There are 0 consequences for those who ejaculate irresponsibly
In this adapted excerpt from her book, the author says men represent 85% of child-support providers…
Gabrielle Blair
Oct 28 2022 19:03 IST
The lonely journey to the top: An entrepreneur who sold his company to Salesforce for 8 figures on how the pressures of early success crushed his mental and physical well-being
John Roa saw early success after Salesforce bought his design company for eight figures — but it ca…
John Roa
Oct 02 2020 14:00 IST
In the tradeoff between saving money or time, most of us choose money. Here's why that's a flawed perspective, according to an assistant professor at Harvard Business School.
Ashley Whillans says when we value a good deal over our time, we lose out on something far more val…
Ashley Whillans
Oct 02 2020 14:00 IST
7 things the ancient Stoics can teach you about becoming a strong, happy, and morally sound professional
In an exclusively adapted excerpt, Ryan Holiday shares how early Greek philosophers taught us every…
Ryan Holiday
Sep 17 2020 15:57 IST
If your company isn't consistent, you're setting yourself up for failure. Here's why it's the most reliable path to success.
An excerpt from Michael Canic's new book "Ruthless Consistency" explains why any strategic change r…
Michael Canic
Sep 11 2020 13:55 IST
Rather than look for a completely new job, use this approach by a former monk to rediscover passion and purpose in your current role
An excerpt from Jay Shetty's book applies ancient wisdom to everyday problems, and shows how to com…
Jay Shetty
Sep 08 2020 13:49 IST
From her first time taking Prozac to hiding depressive episodes at work: A candid depiction of a former entertainment lawyer's ongoing struggle with bipolar disorder
An excerpt from NYT bestselling author Terri Cheney's new book, "MODERN MADNESS: An Owner's Manual."
Terri Cheney
Sep 07 2020 13:19 IST
I was one of the first female fighter helicopter pilots in the US Army. Here's the technique I used to stay motivated while waiting for an assignment.
Shannon Huffman Polson used the "Five Whys" method to stay connected to her core purpose while serv…
Shannon Huffman Polson
Aug 31 2020 13:55 IST
The rise and fall of the suburb: How a reflection of the American Dream turned 'bland' — and why the homes just kept getting bigger
When it comes to suburbia, nothing goes according to plan. "The Sprawl," a new book from Jason Diam…
Jason Diamond
Aug 29 2020 14:00 IST
Remember the word 'tomboy'? Here's how cultural forces and norms are finally helping us shed the outdated term
A new book examines the rise and fall of a "useless" way of describing athletic, adventurous women.
Lisa Selin Davis
Aug 14 2020 16:30 IST