Should you take that promotion?
Today leadership no longer has the allure it once did. In fact, if you get an opportunity for a promotion, there may be good reasons to think it over carefully. Incredibly, only 6% of respondents
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The invisible tax that might be holding back your startup
In most companies, tension between co-founders is treated as a personal issue. It’s uncomfortable, it may affect morale, and in extreme cases, it can become a governance concern, but it is rarely treated as a
I bought my dream home that wasn’t listed for sale. 6 months of texts sealed the deal.
Ben Mutz used the app Unlisted to wait for his dream home to hit the market. Courtesy of Ben Mutz Ben Mutz was looking for a 6-bedroom home for his blended family in Ohio. He
Hugging Face CEO shares his demands of OpenAI after ‘rogue’ agent hack: ‘It deserves an unprecedented response’
Clement Delangue, CEO of Hugging Face Hugging Face Hugging Face CEO Clem Delangue has some asks of OpenAI after an “unprecedented” security breach. He said he asked OpenAI to release all the traces from the
Actor Ellie Bamber needed to become Kate Moss on-screen. Her trainer helped her do it without starvation.
Ellie Bamber worked with a trainer for her role as Kate Moss. Justin E Palmer/GC Images Ellie Bamber trained for more than two years to portray Kate Moss. Her trainer focused on strength training instead
I started a garden for my kids. Now, I save $500 a month on groceries.
The author grows her own produce in her Maryland backyard. It’s saved her family hundreds on groceries during the season. Mackenzie Davis Gardening helps my family save up to $500 monthly on produce. It also
I took my husband on an epic safari adventure for his 50th birthday. It cost less than expected, and we had a blast.
Ultimately, a safari was a cool way to celebrate a milestone birthday, and I’m glad it wasn’t as pricey as I had expected. Ruth Bayang For my husband’s 50th birthday, we traveled the world and
My dad has Alzheimer’s. My mom makes it possible for him to stay home.
Freddy with his daughter (the author) at a local café. Courtesy of the author My father was once a poet, musician, and chess champion. Alzheimer’s has changed his memory, but not all of his abilities.
I attended pastry school in France. These are the 7 most common mistakes I see home bakers make — and how to fix them.
After attending pastry school, I’ve noticed several mistakes that at-home bakers frequently make. Allison Chen After attending pastry school in France, I’ve learned the secrets to creating the perfect desserts. I often see home bakers
I’m tired of being the one everyone depends on. At 45, I want to be selfish and not be needed for this season of life.
The author is tired of supporting his family and friends. Courtesy of Kimanzi Constable I’ve fully supported myself since I was 17 years old. In every relationship, I’ve been the primary provider, and it’s nearly
My dad came to live with me after getting sick, and my sister moved in to help. His long-term care costs us over $4,000 a month.
Teri Carlyle is caring for her father, who lives with her and her sister. Teri Carlyle Teri Carlyle shares her family’s journey of caregiving for her aging father in Vallejo, California. Carlyle manages her father’s
How families risk their lives harvesting toxic green mussels in Indonesia
In Indonesia’s Jakarta Bay, thousands of families are trapped in debt as they harvest green mussels, one of the last surviving life-forms in the increasingly polluted waters. But as the bay offers less, their loans
AI’s new North Star: Intelligence per dollar
Star trails centered around the North Star. Science Photo Library/Reuters Connect A version of this story originally appeared in the BI Tech Memo newsletter. Sign up for the weekly BI Tech Memo newsletter here. The
I tried Giada De Laurentiis’ 30-minute pasta dish. My family couldn’t get enough of the meatballs stuffed with cheese.
I made Giada de Laurentiis’ bucatini pasta, and the stuffed meatballs blew me away. Anneta Konstantinides/Insider Giada De Laurentiis has a 30-minute pasta dish that includes meatballs stuffed with cheese. The recipe is inspired by
My family of 5 spent $8,600 on a trip to Disney World and Universal. Here’s exactly where the money went and how we saved.
The author (right) took her family of five to Orlando for a family trip. Courtesy of Lisa Galek My family of 5 spent $8,600 on a trip to Universal Studios and Disney World. The bulk
Basic Business? Platinum Pro? Premium Plus? Airlines have a naming problem—here’s how to fix it
In early July, Delta Airlines announced that it would begin offering a new category of fares for its Delta First, Delta Premium Select, and Delta One seat tiers. The Delta One option came with a
I passed up promotions for a 4-day workweek. Spending time with my kids is more important.
The author (not pictured) works remotely and has a four-day workweek, which allows him to spend more time with his family. hobo_018/Getty Images I’ve turned down opportunities in my company for a four-day workweek. On
Ukrainian troops are pinning their hopes on a new top general after losing their star defense minister
Mykhailo Drapatyi was appointed Ukraine’s new commander in chief on Tuesday. Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via AP Mykhailo Drapatyi, Ukraine’s new commander in chief, is one of the war’s most popular generals. Troops told Business
My friend told me something about parenting when I was pregnant. The truth didn’t hit me until my son went to camp.
The author writes about the emotion she feels when she picks her son up from summer camp. Courtesy of Lindsay Karp My friend told me something when I was pregnant for the first time that
Jamie Dimon said insecurity can ruin CEOs. Here’s how to spot a fragile ego hiding behind confidence.
Jamie Dimon Bloomberg/Getty Images The JPMorgan Chase boss warned that a lack of confidence can torpedo a CEO’s career. Micromanaging, rejecting dissent, and chasing credit can weaken teams and drive away talent. Executive coaches explain