PoliticsSam Blum Elon Musk and Other Business Leaders Endorse Trump After Failed Assassination AttemptTwo billionaires who previously withheld public support for Trump are now fully endorsing the former president.
Employee BenefitsAssociated Press Workers Go on Strike at Missouri GM PlantThe strike halted production at the GM plant outside St. Louis in Wentzville.
SafeguardsAssociated Press BMW Recalls Nearly 300K Vehicles over Safety IssueThe manufacturer intends to notify vehicle owners by letter starting Aug. 30.
LeadBrian Contreras For David Hogg, Parkland Shooting Survivor, Gen-Z Is the Future of PoliticsThe 24-year-old Harvard grad has launched a progressive PAC to help get Zoomers into office.
TravelAssociated Press Delta and Southwest Draw Feds' Attention for MishapsDelta's struggles to regroup from the CrowdStrike outage and Southwest's in-flight troubles have regulators looking closely at both airlines.
TaxesAssociated Press Chinese Officials Warn About Tariff Impacts, Ask U.S. Counterparts to Help Mend TiesConcerned about the internal impacts of overseas tariffs, government officials meet with the U.S. China Business Council, including the CEOs of FedEx and Micron.
Legal IssuesBruce Crumley The FTC's Noncompete Ban Clears One Legal Hurdle, With Others Still ThreateningThe FTC's prohibition of widely used noncompete contracts is designed to unleash new business growth, but is opposed by conservatives battling any federal regulation of business.
Labor UnionsReuters Hotel Unions in Four U.S. Cities Plan Strike Authorization VotesAs contract talks with Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt stall, workers prepare for the possibility they'll walk off the job, perhaps as early as August.
SafeguardsAssociated Press Disaster Prep Tips for Small Businesses This Hurricane SeasonThe early, costly arrival of Hurricane Beryl underscores the need for backup plans, contingencies, and understanding your insurance policy coverage.
PoliticsKit Eaton Netflix Co-Founder Reed Hastings Gives $7 Million to Pro-Harris PACThe Silicon Valley mogul says it's the largest donation he's given to a single candidate. He joins a growing list of tech and financial industry luminaries backing Harris' presidential campaign.
Productivity Expert Opinion By Moshe Engelberg Flip the Script: 3 Ways to Break Free From The Limits of Your Invisible Operating AssumptionsThese hidden scripts can limit your success.
Employee BenefitsKit Eaton French Space Firm Latitude Recruits SpaceX Employees After Elon Musk Moved its HQ to TexasThe impact of Musk's petulant, politically-motivated reaction to California's trans rights law is rippling across the space industry and across the world. It's a great lesson for leaders on what not to do.
Your Next MoveNick Hawkins How Founder Shan-Lyn Ma Found Entrepreneurship and Keeps It FunThe Zola co-founder and co-CEO saw an opportunity to inject some fun into the wedding planning process. Here's what inspired her.
INC. PREMIUMMelissa Angell As Reid Hoffman Backs Harris, Like-Minded Business Owners Say, 'Yes We Kam'More founders are starting to back Harris as she starts campaigning with less than four months until election day.
Icons & Innovators Expert Opinion By Jessica Stillman Richard Branson Says This 1 Small Habit Separates Average Performers From Exceptional Ones Even a simple habit can give you a huge edge if you do it consistently.
Productivity Expert Opinion By David Finkel The Astronaut Analogy: Limiting Your Work Hours for Maximum ValueYou need to manage this limited resource strategically to achieve your goals.
Hiring Expert Opinion By Mandy Gilbert 3 Ways to Implement Emotional Intelligence Practices When HiringMake the most out of EI skills to help you hire smarter.
Sales Expert Opinion By Peter Economy The Myth of the Extroverted Leader: Why Ambiverts Might Be the Real Success StoryDo introverts or extroverts have the advantage? When it comes to leadership, the answer lies somewhere in between.
PoliticsReuters Harris Gets AFL-CIO Endorsement as Hollywood Donors Return to DemsThe path to the Democratic Party nomination looks clearer and clearer, as organized labor and the movie star fundraising conduit declare for the Vice President.
BrandingBruce Crumley Tesla's Allure Plunges Following Musk's Endorsement of TrumpPolling data indicates Democrats and Republicans both view Tesla less favorably amid its CEO's politicking. New California vehicle registrations of its EVs are also declining as competitors cut sticker prices.
Election 2024 Expert Opinion By Anne Marie Squeo With November Approaching, Dems Need to Get Their Story Straight -- and FastThe Democrats can win a presidency in four months, but they need an air tight message aligned with these best practices, which could benefit your branding too.
LeadSam Blum How Harris And Trump Match Up on 4 Key Business Issues The Vice President and the former President offer starkly different visions for business policy.
Human Resources Expert Opinion By Jim Schleckser You Can Predict the Future -- With EmpathyThere are real advantages in knowing what makes your team tick.
Owner's Manual Expert Opinion By Jeff Haden Warren Buffett Believes These 6 Words Are the Key to Remarkable Success (on Your Terms)Setting a goal is important, but another factor matters a lot more.
INC. PREMIUMNick Hawkins Burgers, Ice Cream, Brownies: How Upcycling Turns Food Waste Into Great EatingIntercepting food before it gets discarded is turning into an entirely new market.
Icons & Innovators Expert Opinion By Jessica Stillman With Just 5 Words, Olympian Sha'Carri Richardson Taught a Powerful Lesson in Bouncing Back After FailureThe world's fastest woman explained what it takes to come back stronger after failure.
Social MediaChrissa Olson Kamala Harris Is Scoring With Gen-Z -- and She Has Charli XCX to ThankThe presidential hopeful had been widely criticized for various ineloquent comments. But they humanized her. Now Gen-Z can't get enough.
Election 2024Melissa Angell 3 Predictions: What a Kamala Harris Presidency Could Mean for Small BusinessesThe so-called Small Business Boom could very well continue under a President Harris.
Small Business WeekSarah Lynch 7 Key Things Kamala Harris Said (And Did) About EntrepreneurshipWhat might a Harris Administration look like for founders? The Vice President's outreach to small business owners offers a few clues.
Election 2024Sam Blum Think a Harris Agenda Will Be the Same as Biden's? Think AgainWhile little is known about her platform so far, the current vice president's recent history speaks to a more progressive stance on issues than that of her boss.
PoliticsAssociated Press The Kids Online Safety Act May Get a Senate Vote Soon The legislation remains hung up in political wrangling, and its backers and foes are still debating its potential effectiveness. It may move to a vote by the end of July.
SafeguardsReuters Boeing Touts Safety Improvements at Global Air ExpoAs the annual Farnborough Airshow opens, Boeing's chief of commercial aircraft says the company has undertaken "transformational change" in its Seattle factory.
SafeguardsAssociated Press Businesses Large and Small Still Sorting Out CrowdStrike Outage ChaosFrom mom-and-pop payrolls to global airline traffic messes, the cleanup from the world's biggest IT outage drags on days later.
SafeguardsKit Eaton Microsoft Says 8.5 Million PCs Were Hit by the CrowdStrike Bug--and Fallout Still RipplesCrowdStrike's CEO apologized for the security system error that crashed so many computers, and Microsoft has released a tool to help fix affected PCs, but the costs associated with the global crash keep mounting.
HR/Benefits Expert Opinion By Suzanne Lucas 4 Key Steps Kamala Harris or Any New Leader Needs to Take to Ensure SuccessRunning the U.S. is a CEO's job. Understanding how to make a leadership transition is critical for success.
TechnologyKit Eaton What You Need to Know About Kamala Harris's Views on AI and Regulating Big TechBig tech, AI, climate change, crypto--here's how the vice president has addressed these buzzy, world-changing tech issues over her long political career.
Technology Expert Opinion By Jason Aten Delta's CEO Just Apologized for Thousands of Cancelled Flights Amid the Largest IT Outage in HistoryJust because it isn't your fault doesn't mean it isn't your problem.
Labor UnionsAssociated Press Disneyland Workers Approve Strike Amid Contract NegotiationsAccording to the union, nearly all the workers who cast a vote support a potential strike.
SafeguardsAssociated Press Stellantis Issues Battery Fire Warning for 24,000 Plug-in Hybrid MinivansA company review of warranty data found seven fires among a number of vans that are now being recalled.
Leadership NowStephanie Mehta Honeywell International CEO Vimal Kapur's Leadership Style Is Shaped by His Time in the FieldHow this bureaucracy-bashing CEO is on a quest for radical simplicity.
Power of Purpose Expert Opinion By Scott Goodson Why Purpose Remains a Strategic Cornerstone for Business GrowthA look at 5 brands that have made purpose the center of the business.
Productivity Expert Opinion By Minda Zetlin It's Not Your Imagination. High Temperatures Are Affecting Your Brain, According to Cornell ExpertsHere's how to protect yourself and your employees during the summer highs.
Public Speaking Expert Opinion By Carmine Gallo Don't Hit 'Send' Before Following Abe Lincoln's 24-Hour RuleProtect your brand and reputation from impulsive actions.
Lead Expert Opinion By Minda Zetlin By Withdrawing From the Election, Joe Biden Taught a Powerful Lesson in Leadership. Every CEO Should Pay AttentionWill you be ready to face the truth when it's time to step aside?
PoliticsAssociated Press Biden Drops Out of 2024 Presidential RacePresident Joe Biden shared his decision after escalating pressure from Democratic allies to pull out of the race following the June 27 debate.
Lead Expert Opinion By Moshe Engelberg Beating to One Drum: How Ubuntu Inspires Modern LeadershipMake 'I am because we are' your goal.
Human Resources Expert Opinion By Joe Procopio The Return-to-Office Productivity Argument Is OverHammering the last nail into the return-to-office mandate coffin in a way that everyone can understand.
Money Expert Opinion By Mandy Gilbert How Pay Transparency Is Changing WorkplacesUnderstanding the changing expectations of applicants and employees alike will help you recruit better.
Inc. Life Expert Opinion By Bill Murphy Jr. Democrats Used Emotional Intelligence to Convince Joe Biden to Quit. Here's How It WorkedRemember this the next time you want someone to make an emotionally charged decision.
Lead Expert Opinion By Minda Zetlin This 1 Quality Is a Secret to Kansas City Chiefs Tight End Travis Kelce's Success, According to His Head CoachIt also helped him connect with Taylor Swift.
Lead Expert Opinion By Jason Aten Caitlin Clark Just Set Her Most Impressive Record Yet. Her Response Is a Lesson for Every LeaderClark now holds the single-game record for assists. It's a sign of her leadership mentality.
Inc. 5000 Expert Opinion By Tommy Mello Grow Your Business by Hiring These Types of EmployeesThis is one big reason why my company one of the fastest growing businesses in the U.S.
Productivity Expert Opinion By Marcel Schwantes How Top Performers Stay Focused and Productive Without Their Daily Starbucks Coffee FixCoffee has many benefits, but it's not the only path to high productivity.
Productivity Expert Opinion By Nick Hobson MIT Neuroscience Reveals the Mystery Behind Aesthetic Chills. Here's the Real Reason You Get GoosebumpsHow the intensity of emotional experiences affects your focus.
PoliticsReuters Meta's Zuckerberg Won't Endorse Trump or BidenAs many tech moguls publicly embrace conservative politics, the Facebook founder is keeping mum on his election preference.