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I interviewed 80 executives in 2025. Here are 3 takeaways I learned from the people at the top.

Many leaders I spoke with took non-traditional paths to their current jobs.gradyreese/Getty Images/iStockphotoI spoke to around 80 executives in 2025, over 30 of whom worked at Fortune 500 companies.Many top leaders, like the CEOs of Booking Holdings and Brooks Running, had non-traditional starts.Execs I spoke with often demonstrated discipline in their routines and a history …

Meet the newest generation of the Kennedy family, America’s most famous political dynasty

Caroline Kennedy and Jack Schlossberg attend the 2017 Met Gala.Rabbani and Solimene Photography/Getty ImagesThe Kennedy family has been prominent in US politics for over a century. The younger Kennedys comprise a mix of politicians, authors, actors, socialites, and journalists. Meet some of the youngest Kennedy family members.The younger members of the Kennedy family, one of the most …

Americans are living in a ‘career industrial complex.’ Venture capitalist Bill Gurley explains how to break out and find your dream job.

Bill Gurley said the "career industrial complex" is fueling workplace disengagement.REUTERS/Brendan McDermidBill Gurley says the "career industrial complex" is fueling workplace disengagement.Gurley urges a shift from resume-optimization to curiosity and personal interest in career choices.Gallup and Pew polls show declining employee engagement and widespread dissatisfaction with pay.A top Silicon Valley investor has an antidote for …

Why OpenAI’s $555,000 head of preparedness role may be hard to fill

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is looking for a new head of preparedness.Florian Gaertner/Photothek via Getty ImagesOpenAI's head of preparedness role might sound enticing, but experts say it may be highly challenging.The job requires balancing AI safety risks with CEO Sam Altman's fast-paced product releases.The post says they're looking for someone with deep technical expertise and …

The year of sweeping student-loan changes — with more to come

Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images; Getty Images; Tyler Le/BITrump introduced sweeping changes to the student-loan industry over the past year.They included eliminating SAVE, limiting PSLF, and introducing new repayment plans.Student-loan borrowers said that the uncertainty with all the changes is keeping them in financial limbo.Misty Knapp just wants the student-loan forgiveness she was promised.Knapp, 59, has been …