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Motherhood didn’t make me less ambitious. It sharpened my focus and made me more intentional about the work I take on.
Before I became a mother, I thought ambition meant saying yes. Yes to another assignment, even if the pay was mediocre. Yes to the meeting that…
The skill BCG’s North America boss thinks matters more in the AI era
At Boston Consulting Group, consultants of the future might look a lot like those of the past: generalists with business acumen. The difference, said…
Harvard reveals $2.2B SpaceX stake after Elon Musk company IPO
Harvard University’s investment arm disclosed a $2.2 billion stake in SpaceX, revealing a massive payoff from an early investment in Elon Musk’s…
How Ferrero Is Winning Over America
We went behind the scenes to see how Ferrero, an Italian company is building a confectionery empire in the US, from spending billions on buying…
Taco Bell’s former boss says McDonald’s is making a mistake with its new Red Bull drink
The former CEO of Taco Bell says McDonald’s new drink menu lacks originality. Greg Creed, who served as Taco Bell’s chief marketing officer when the…
I went to Chili’s and saw why the chain is competing with fast-food joints like McDonald’s
Chili’s is hot. The restaurant chain continues to reap the rewards of its turnaround: Same-store sales grew 6% during the company’s fourth quarter…
A top cancer doctor shares 4 bare minimum food rules to lower your chronic disease risk
Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel wants you to stop obsessing over your health data and enjoy a treat from time to time. I experienced this firsthand when I met…
I tried Ina Garten’s penne alla vodka. It’s one of the best pasta dishes I’ve ever made.
The sauce is so creamy and smooth without being heavy and overwhelming. Slowly roasting the tomato sauce in the oven added depth and complexity to…
My husband had hobbies. My kids had activities. Somehow, I only had laundry.
My husband looked at the towels spread across our back porch. “Why paper making?” My 13-year-old didn’t even hesitate. “Paper is so cheap,” he said…
Tech workers may be better off selling their company stock
One of the oldest rules in tech pay still looks like one of the smartest. Levels.fyi, a company that tracks compensation across the industry…