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News•Mar 1, 2026
What Psychological Safety Is and Is Not in a Healthy, Productive Workplace
A recent Verkada study of 1,000 professionals reveals a stark gap between leaders’ perception of psychological safety and employees’ reality. While 69 % of leaders feel safe and 67 % believe their teams share that feeling, only 37 % of workers actually feel psychologically safe at work. The disparity is most acute among Gen Z, who are twice as concerned about safety as Baby Boomers. The findings underscore the need for leaders to reassess how they gauge and foster safety in the workplace.
By Inc. — Leadership
News•Mar 1, 2026
Nomadic Founders Are Using GeoArbitrage to Optimize Their Life and Reinvest in Growth. Here’s How You Can, Too
Nomadic founders are leveraging geo‑arbitrage—earning in strong currencies while living in low‑cost locales—to stretch capital and accelerate growth. The author’s three‑year stint in Medellín and current base in Bangkok illustrate how a $2,800 monthly budget can cover premium services while...
By Inc. — Leadership
News•Feb 26, 2026
MasterClass Is Working With OpenAI to Build a Business School for the AI Era
MasterClass, OpenAI, and the University of Chicago Booth School have launched MasterClass Executive, an AI‑powered, 12‑week alternative to traditional MBA programs. Priced at $2,500, the cohort‑based course blends Zoom lessons, AI tutoring, and in‑person sessions on Booth’s campus. Applicants face...
By Inc. — Leadership
News•Feb 26, 2026
Apple Didn’t Rush AI and That’s No Accident. Here Are 5 Leadership Takeaways
Apple has taken a measured approach to integrating AI, avoiding the rush to label products with the buzzword. Instead, it focuses on on‑device processing, privacy, and seamless user experiences that work under real‑world conditions. The article extracts five leadership takeaways,...
By Inc. — Leadership
News•Feb 21, 2026
How to Thrive in the Era of the ‘Supermanager’
The rise of “supermanagers” is reshaping corporate hierarchies as firms trim middle‑management layers. A Gallup‑BLS analysis shows average direct reports climbing from 10.9 in 2024 to 12.1 in 2025, with 13% of managers now overseeing 25 or more employees. This...
By Inc. — Leadership
News•Feb 21, 2026
Jeff Bezos Reveals the Brutal Fundraising Fight Behind Amazon’s Origin Story
Jeff Bezos recalled that raising Amazon’s first seed round in 1994 was his toughest challenge. He met roughly 60 angel investors, many of whom needed convincing about the nascent internet. Forty of those angels flat‑out rejected the pitch, forcing Bezos...
By Inc. — Leadership
News•Feb 21, 2026
OpenAI’s Leadership Drama Reveals 5 Hard Truths About Running a High-Growth Company
OpenAI’s recent leadership clash highlighted how rapid AI growth strains organizational foundations. The public dispute between CEO Sam Altman and the board exposed communication gaps, informal decision‑making, and governance failures. The episode underscores five hard truths about scaling high‑growth tech...
By Inc. — Leadership
News•Feb 21, 2026
3 Ways to Build Rapport and Understanding Before You Negotiate
Effective negotiators prioritize rapport by first understanding the other party’s motivations. Researching a counterpart’s professional history, social media presence, and personal interests uncovers non‑financial drivers that often shape decisions. By mapping these insights, negotiators can tailor their approach, build trust,...
By Inc. — Leadership
News•Feb 19, 2026
Forget B2B—Think P2P (People-to-People), and Other Tips For Genuine Thought Leadership
SupportYourApp’s CEO Daria Leshchenko demonstrates that thought leadership succeeds when it centers on people‑to‑people storytelling rather than pure B2B messaging. By granting her team autonomy, sharing personal successes and failures, and publishing across LinkedIn, Inc. forums, and podcasts, she has...
By Inc. — Leadership
News•Feb 19, 2026
UPS Is Closing Package Facilities: See the List of Doomed Locations Across Several States in 2026
United Parcel Service disclosed that 22 of its planned package‑facility closures will occur across more than 18 states, part of a broader network reconfiguration announced after a 30,000‑job reduction. The closures, revealed in a court filing, include several unionized sites...
By Inc. — Leadership
Deals•Feb 12, 2026
AI‑Native Used‑Car Marketplace Raises $31 Million in Funding
A stealth‑mode AI‑driven used‑car marketplace has raised $31 million in a new funding round, marking its public debut. The capital will be used to build out its platform and compete with Carvana.
Inc. — Leadership