The Leadership Blind Spots That Turn Good Managers Into Bosses People Dread
Leadership coach Sabina Nawaz explains how traits that helped her rise can become blind spots that turn managers into dreaded bosses. In a Leadership Biz Cafe podcast she identifies two forces—power gaps and pressure pitfalls—that erode trust and performance. Drawing on 15 years at Microsoft and work with Amazon, Google and the UN, she expands the concepts in her gold‑medal‑winning book “You’re the Boss.” The discussion urges leaders at any level to reassess habits and build empowered teams.
Microsoft’s Althoff Brings His Sales, Channel Expertise To Newly Created Role
Judson Althoff was elevated to Microsoft commercial CEO, a newly created role that places him in charge of roughly 75% of the company’s revenue and unifies sales, marketing, operations, finance and engineering. A veteran of Microsoft’s channel business and former...
Provide and Protect: The CEO’s Role in AI Governance
Eighty‑four percent of small‑mid businesses have deployed generative AI, with 76 % of CEOs personally using the tools. Yet only 22 % of CEOs have a comprehensive AI governance policy, and 27 % have none at all. The Vistage Spring 2026 report shows most...
Brex Co-Founder’s Hiring Demands Expose AI-Era Labor Tensions
Brex co‑founder Henrique Dubugras announced he is building an "AI‑native" investment team for his stealth startup, demanding 8 am‑10 pm, seven‑day workweeks and full‑stack execution. The post mirrors a broader trend where tech giants such as Microsoft, Meta and Block cut staff...
Legislative Lowdown: Chicago Delays Phase-Out of Tipped Minimum Wage
Chicago’s City Council voted to delay the planned phase‑out of the city’s tipped minimum wage. The subminimum rate of $12.62 per hour will remain in place through 2028, pushing the full elimination to 2030 instead of 2028, with tiny eateries...
Attendance Policy, Not “Stray Remarks,” Drives Win For Employer
In May 2026, a Connecticut federal court granted Amazon summary judgment, finding the former employee was terminated for violating the company’s attendance policy, not for discrimination. The plaintiff, an onsite medical representative, repeatedly missed shifts and accrued a negative unpaid‑time...
YouTube Will Now Automatically Detect and Label AI Videos – Even when Creators Don’t Disclose It
YouTube announced that, beginning in May 2026, it will automatically apply AI content labels to realistic, photorealistic AI‑generated videos, even when creators do not disclose AI usage. The label will appear directly below the player for long‑form videos and as an...
Speak Observations, Then Ask—Avoid Judgments in Tough Talks
There's a difference between: "You've been checked out lately." And: "In the last three standups, you gave one-word answers and didn't ask any questions. I noticed that. I want to understand what's going on." The first is judgment. The second is something that actually...
Carlyle’s Ian Fujiyama Sees Attractive Opportunities in ADG Services; Rationale Behind GHO and CBC Merger
Private‑equity firm Carlyle’s senior partner Ian Fujiyama highlighted attractive investment opportunities in the administrative and data‑governance (ADG) services sector, citing strong demand for digital transformation among mid‑market firms. He also explained the strategic rationale behind the merger of health‑care operators...
74% of Professionals Call AI Essential But Their Companies Lag Behind
A new 2026 State of AI for Business Report shows 74% of surveyed professionals consider AI critical to their success in the next year, with half already integrating it into daily workflows. Yet only 25% of their companies have moved...
Snapchat Unified Attribution Gives App Marketers a Clearer View of Campaign Performance
Snapchat has launched Unified Attribution, a beta tool that consolidates Snap’s own ad metrics with data from mobile measurement partners (MMPs) into a single dashboard. The platform lets app marketers compare installs, in‑app events, spend, and paid‑social performance in real...
Man United Reports 9-Month Profit, Despite $22 Million Amorim Payout
Manchester United posted a nine‑month operating profit of £37.7 million (≈$52 million), a swing from a £3.2 million loss a year earlier. The profit was offset by a £16.7 million (≈$22 million) exceptional charge tied to the dismissal of former coach Ruben Amorim. Revenue rose...
Africa’s Tax Push Is Clashing with the Reality of Its Informal Economies
Africa’s economies are dominated by informality, with roughly 90% of Sub‑Saharan jobs outside the formal sector. Yet tax‑to‑GDP ratios sit at about half the OECD average, prompting governments in Nigeria, Kenya and Senegal to expand domestic tax bases, often targeting...
Building a Unique Community Bank Through New Business Lines
In this May 2026 episode of This Month in Banking, host Tara Wien and co‑host Dave Danielson speak with Ed Barry, CEO of Capital Bank, about how the bank transformed from a $336 million community bank into a nearly $4 billion institution...
India’s Richest Civic Body Plans Nearly $1 Billion Muni Bonds
India’s wealthiest municipal body, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corp (BMC), is seeking to raise up to 95 bn rupees ($992 m) through municipal bonds. A tender due June 15 requires arrangers to commit at least 10 bn rupees ($104 m) and technical bids will be opened...
WWO: Case Study in Creating Future Demand
Westwood One’s Audio Active Group highlighted a Joplin, Missouri Ace Hardware that used long‑term AM/FM radio spots with catchy jingles to build future demand. The campaign lifted unaided awareness to 47%, ad recall to 19% and brand favorability to 25%....
Unilever Unveils FIFA World Cup 2026 Activation
Unilever has launched its largest ever FIFA World Cup 2026 activation, enlisting more than 35 personal‑care brands such as Dove, Rexona and Axe. The campaign relies on influencers and a “social‑first” storytelling approach, anchored by the in‑person creator hub House...
Kemper Names Stephen McAnena as President & CEO
U.S. insurer Kemper Corporation announced Stephen J. McAnena will assume the roles of President, Chief Executive Officer, and board member effective June 1, 2026. McAnena arrives with more than three decades of experience in property‑casualty, life and annuity lines, most...
Changes on the Executive Board of Hapag-Lloyd AG
Dr. Maximilian Rothkopf will step down as chief operating officer of Hapag‑Lloyd AG on June 30, 2026, following a mutual agreement. He will remain in an advisory role during a transition period to ensure continuity. Rothkopf, who joined the executive...
Lilly Just Bought Renowned Regulator Peter Marks a Pipeline to Play With
Eli Lilly has spent $3.8 billion acquiring Curevo, LimmaTech Biologics and Vaccine Company, giving the company a fledgling vaccine pipeline. The deals were driven in part by the hiring of former FDA CBER chief Peter Marks, who left the agency amid concerns over...
Gucci Racing Alpine: Ex-Renault Boss Reunites with Old Firm for F1 Bid
Gucci, now led by former Renault chief Luca de Meo, will become the title sponsor of the Alpine Formula 1 team beginning in 2027, replacing BWT. The partnership will rebrand the outfit as the Gucci Racing Alpine Formula 1 Team and introduce an...
Lewinsky Podcast Joins AdLarge and the .fwd Network
Monica Lewinsky’s podcast "Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky" has officially joined the AdLarge and fwd. network portfolio. The show, which won a Gracie Award for Best Audio Podcast Host, was previously highlighted in Rolling Stone’s Top 10 New Podcasts of 2025 and The...
South Korea Expands Civil‑Servant Parental Leave to Children Under 12, Adds Infertility Leave
South Korea's cabinet approved a revision to the State Public Officials Act that lets civil servants take parental leave for children up to age 12 and creates a separate infertility‑treatment leave. The changes aim to address school‑age childcare needs and...
The ‘Secret Sauce’ for Hiring for Biotech CEOs
BioNTech is hunting a new chief executive as it pivots from a single‑product COVID‑19 vaccine maker to an oncology powerhouse. Consulting founder Stella Vnook argues the company should look outside its ranks, citing the need for fresh strategic perspective. Vnook’s...
Retail Earnings Season Shows Winners and Losers as Sales Tactics Diverge
Pets at Home reported mid‑single‑digit retail sales growth while trimming profit, Albertsons announced the closure of 12 stores across seven states as part of a $1.5 billion cost‑cut plan, and India's textile exporters saw shipments fall 14% YoY to $2.91 billion, highlighting...
TBI Rejects Lowball PeopleReady Offer, Remains Buyout Target
$TBI unsurprisingly rejects $HQI's latest lowball bid. This time for the PeopleReady segment alone at $100M cash, roughly 40% of EV. For context, HQI was bidding $7.50-$12/share for the entire company last year. All rejected. TBI now at $5.86. HQI also...
Core PCE Set to Hit 3.3%
Based on the CPI and PPI, forecasters anticipate the core PCE rose 0.28% in April. This would lift the 12-month rate to 3.3%, the highest since November 2023 (when the Fed still had a tightening bias). The 6-month annualized rate...
IASB Releases Rate-Regulated Company Standard
The International Accounting Standards Board issued IFRS 20, a new standard for rate‑regulated entities such as electricity, water and gas utilities. It requires firms to record regulatory assets and liabilities so that revenue and expenses align with the period services are...
WakeMed Declined Offer From UNC Health in Midst of Atrium Deal
WakeMed, a nonprofit health system in North Carolina, turned down an unsolicited merger proposal from UNC Health just days after announcing a planned merger with Atrium Health. Atrium, part of Advocate Health, will assume control of WakeMed and commit a...
Google Unveils New AI Models at I/O, Teases Marketing‑Focused Tools
Google announced at its I/O developer conference that its Gemini AI model now serves over one billion monthly users and introduced the Flash 3.5 model. Executives suggested the upgrades will soon power new marketing‑centric tools across the company's ad ecosystem.
Massachusetts Rideshare Drivers Certify First U.S. Union, Representing 70,000 Workers
Drivers for Uber, Lyft and other apps in Massachusetts have secured certification for the App Drivers Union, giving roughly 70,000 independent contractors collective bargaining rights. The certification, achieved with 32% driver support, marks the largest private‑sector organizing win since the...
Illinois Bears Megaproject Tax Incentive Bill Faces Scrutiny Over $1.5 B Property Tax Break
Illinois lawmakers are debating a megaproject tax incentive bill aimed at keeping the Chicago Bears in the state. Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas’ office estimates the deal could grant the team more than $39 million in annual property‑tax relief—over $1.5 billion across...
Eli Lilly to Acquire Curevo for up to $1.5 Billion, Boosting Shingles Vaccine Portfolio
Eli Lilly announced a definitive agreement to acquire Curevo Vaccine for up to $1.5 billion in cash. The deal gives Lilly access to Amezosvatein, a Phase‑3‑ready shingles vaccine that matched the standard of care in Phase 2 while halving side‑effects. The transaction...
Hanwha Aerospace Starts Korea’s First Dual‑Use Turbofan Engine Project with KASA
Hanwha Aerospace announced the launch of South Korea’s first domestically built dual‑use turbofan engine project, partnering with the Korea Aerospace Administration (KASA). The 4,500‑pound‑force class engine, slated for delivery by 2029, is designed for both civilian aircraft and next‑generation unmanned...
How to Build Claude Plugins and Turn It Into Small Business
The post explains that Claude plugins transform a single prompt into a repeatable, end‑to‑end workflow, turning the Anthropic assistant into a lightweight automation engine. By bundling skills, commands, reference files, and hooks in a simple folder, developers can automate coding,...
Modine Shares Jump Over 20% After $4 B Data Center Cooling Deal with Hyperscaler
Modine Manufacturing Company’s shares surged 24% to $323 after the firm announced a multi‑year capacity agreement worth up to $4 billion with a leading hyperscaler for its Airedale cooling solutions. The deal, covering 2027‑2029, gives the company long‑term revenue visibility and...
HgCapital Trust Commits $500 M to Legal‑Tech Firm Rightsline, Boosting AI Roadmap
HgCapital Trust plc (HgT) announced a $500 million strategic growth investment in legal‑tech platform Rightsline, including an £11 million (~$14 million) contribution from HgT itself. The funding, backed by Hg’s Mercury Fund and existing owners Klass Capital and Salem Partners, will accelerate Rightsline’s...
Bodycote Posts 1.9% Revenue Rise and Holds FY26 Outlook
Thermal‑processing specialist Bodycote plc said its group revenue grew 1.9% year‑on‑year in the first four months of 2026, while core revenue jumped 9%. The company kept its FY26 outlook unchanged despite plant exits under its Optimise programme.
WATCH: Port of Virginia CEO Talks About Tariffs, Investment, and Why Her New Cranes Are the Most Unique Among U.S....
Sarah McCoy, a veteran of the Virginia Port Authority, has been promoted from interim to permanent chief executive and executive director. The port, now the sixth‑largest U.S. container hub, moved 3.24 million TEUs in 2025. In a recent interview, McCoy discussed...
Tennessee Levies Tax on Remittances
Tennessee will levy a $10 flat fee plus a 2 % surcharge on cross‑border payments exceeding $500, with the law taking effect on Jan. 1, 2027. The state projects about $54.8 million in annual revenue from the measure, based on roughly 16.3 million international money...
Millennium Pushes Ahead with $87B Jain Global Deal Amid Integration Woes
Millennium is set to seal an exclusivity agreement with Jain Global that will channel the $87 billion hedge fund into a single partnership, despite ongoing turbulence in Jain’s fundamental equities unit. The deal, slated for a third‑quarter close, comes as the...
Lenovo Rolls Out AI‑Powered 3D Avatars and Referee View for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Lenovo announced AI‑powered 3D player avatars and a new referee‑view system for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside Football AI Pro that delivers more than 2,000 performance metrics per team. The rollout aims to sharpen officiating accuracy and democratize advanced...
Fitch's BMI Cuts Philippines Growth Forecast to 3.9% as Oil Shock Hits Emerging Markets
Fitch Solutions' BMI unit lowered its 2024 GDP growth forecast for the Philippines to 3.9%, a 1.3‑point downgrade, and lifted its 2026 inflation projection to 6.1% as the Middle East conflict drives oil prices higher. The revisions underscore the country's...
7‑Eleven Breach Exposes Personal Data of 185,000+ Customers
7‑Eleven disclosed that a hack‑and‑extortion attack by the ShinyHunters group compromised personal data of more than 185,000 customers, including names, birth dates, addresses, phone numbers, emails, Social Security numbers and driver’s licenses. The breach highlights growing ransomware‑style threats to retail...
ECB Warns Iran War Fallout Heightens Europe’s Financial Risks, Hints at June Rate Hike
ECB Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel said the central bank will likely raise interest rates in June even if the Iran war ends quickly, citing damage to energy markets and credit conditions. Bank of France Governor François Villeroy de Galhau...
Pets At Home Slashes Dividend, Launches $63.5 M Share Buyback After FY26 Profit Drop
Pets At Home Group Plc announced a 28.3% decline in FY26 profit before tax to £86.5 m and cut its dividend. The retailer also unveiled a £50 million ($63.5 million) share buyback to be executed over the next 12 months, aiming to meet...
Activist Investor Edward Garden Wins Board Seat at Fortune Brands Innovations, Buys $2 M of Stock
Activist investor Edward P. Garden was appointed to Fortune Brands Innovations' board and bought 57,400 shares at $34.89 each, a $2 million stake priced 7.3% below market. The move comes as the consumer‑goods maker battles a 3% revenue drop and recent...
Computer & Technologies Holdings CEO Chung Kin Yip Resigns, Shares Rise 1.6%
Computer & Technologies Holdings Limited disclosed that chief executive Chung Kin Yip will step down on June 6, 2026. The board said the departure is amicable and unrelated to performance, and the stock jumped 1.59% to €0.1280 on the Frankfurt...
TD Securities Keeps Bearish USD Outlook Through 2026 Amid Strong US Data
TD Securities reiterated its bearish thesis on the U.S. dollar through 2026, arguing that structural factors will cap upside despite recent robust U.S. economic data. The firm warns that a stalled Fed rate‑hiking cycle and stronger growth outside the United...
Brent Crude Tops $100, Fuel Hikes Spur RBI Defenses and Rupee Slide
Brent crude surged past $100 a barrel after the US‑Iran conflict, prompting India to raise petrol and diesel prices by about ₹7.4 per litre (≈ $0.09). The RBI adopted a defensive stance as the rupee slipped, while the Philippines faced similar...