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All eyes are on Greg Abel as he begins the process of taking over for Warren Buffett. To say the least, it’s a big job with enormous stakes! Business Insider asked me to weigh in with some advice for him and for everyone succeeding into a new role. Moments like these are about

What is the real job of a startup CEO in year one? In Alexi Robichaux’s words: “Trying to find a really, really, really big vein of gold that we can mine for 100 years.” In the early days, your job is to: 1️⃣ Find product-market fit. Build something people actually want. 2️⃣

AI is changing the rules of leadership. At the IIA conference at the MIT Media Lab, I spoke on a panel along with some of the top thinkers and doers in the leadership and AI space. One thing was clear: leaders who succeed in this new era won’t be the ones with all the answers.

As a leader, it’s completely normal to put off the things you don’t enjoy. But that’s a trap. Here are some practical strategies to help you do the things you don’t want to do. You may not love having difficult conversations. You may get overwhelmed when thinking about

Want to be more inventive? Stop waiting for permission. Start solving real problems instead. I chatted with the incredible Kevin Surace, a CEO, entrepreneur, and holder of 94 patents, to ask what drives true innovation. His answer was simple and powerful: 🚀 Disruptive

Setbacks are inevitable. Resilience is a choice. The most successful leaders don’t avoid failure. They learn how to bounce back faster. Here’s how: 👉 Manage your self-talk Speak to yourself like you would a friend. Reframe negative thoughts into constructive lessons. 👉 Go to

In a world of nonstop notifications and digital noise, staying focused isn’t just valuable. It’s your competitive edge. But most of us treat it like an afterthought rather than a priority. Or we vow to focus but fall off the wagon after just a few days. I recently talked

10 minutes a day can help you strengthen your immune system, make better decisions, and take action more quickly. The secret? Journaling. When you write in your journal, you get a better grasp on all the thoughts and feelings swirling around. And once you make sense out of

We teach what we need to learn. The topics we dive into and the ideas we share are often a reflection of our own growth, our own interests, and our own curiosity. And the best way to learn something? Teach it. How do you teach it? ➡️Intensify your learning. Immerse yourself in

For my newest episode of From Start-Up to Grown-Up, I sat down with the insightful David Ko, CEO of Calm, former CEO of Ripple Health, and author of “Recharge: Boosting Your Mental Battery One Conversation at a Time.” David was an executive at Zynga, the gaming company, and he

“Do I have to fire them?” That’s the first question I get from leaders when we talk about accountability. And my answer? Absolutely not. Great people want to be held accountable. What they need is clarity and structure to truly thrive. Here’s how to build real accountability

The fastest way to grow? Get real feedback. Most people struggle to get honest feedback, but great leaders know how to draw it out. Here’s how: 👉 Close your mouth Listen fully. Don’t explain or defend. Ask, “Can you tell me more?” 👉 Use feedback to get more Share what

Worried about how AI might impact your career? You’re not alone. The pace of change is relentless, and it’s only going to accelerate. Here’s the good news: you’re not powerless. There are practical ways to stay ahead. These three steps can help you future-proof yourself in the

Ever walked out of a meeting thinking, “That could have been an email”? Too long, the wrong people in the room, off track, and ultimately… pointless. But great leaders run meetings that drive decisions, alignment, and action. Here’s how: ✅ Define the goal. Are you deciding

I chatted with the brilliant kasslazerow. She sold her company to Salesforce for $750 million. When she talks about building a strong company culture, I listen. What she shared was both practical and powerful. There are a lot of cliches when it comes to culture. People talk

Great leaders don’t just manage. They energize. Your team looks to you for energy, direction, and motivation. Here’s how to be more intentional about it: 👉 Manage your own mood Your energy is contagious. Set the tone before you walk in the door. 👉 Connect in little moments

First-time founder and no idea how to start fundraising? Here’s the non-obvious move that opens doors without cold pitching VCs… Start with this simple strategy: 1️⃣ Find your adjacent companies. Who’s building something similar to what you’re working on, and who funded them?

Not loving your job right now? Before you quit, check your basket. Every job comes with a basket, and every basket has both good and bad in it. 🧺 The bad might be politics, difficult relationships, or projects that just aren’t landing. 🧺 The good might be challenging work,

For my latest episode of From Start-Up to Grown-Up, I had a fantastic chat with the dynamic duo Kass Lazerow and Michael Lazerow, co-founders of multiple companies, including Buddy Media, which they sold to Salesforce for $750 million. They’re also investors and authors of

How’s your energy? Try this for 3 days. Check in with yourself after meetings, after completing a project, and after other work activities. Do a quick "Energy Audit." Ask yourself: 🔥Did this activity add or drain energy? 🔥Does my team seem energized by our interactions?