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Ruth Umoh is the C-suite and Leadership editor at Fortune and the author of the weekly Next to Lead newsletter, a look into the rising stars of the corporate world.

How Citadel’s Ken Griffin recruits his C-suite: ‘We hire people who are winners in life’ 
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How Citadel’s Ken Griffin recruits his C-suite: ‘We hire people who are winners in life’ 
By Natalie McCormick and Ruth UmohAugust 19, 2024
Marco Zappacosta, CEO of Thumbtack
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How Thumbtack’s CEO uses his ‘fear response’ to guide communication with employees
By Ruth UmohAugust 12, 2024
Businesswoman at top of ladder
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The surprising way leaders jeopardize their climb up the corporate ladder
By Ruth UmohAugust 5, 2024
Jamie Dimon
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JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says business travel is essential for leaders who don’t want to fail
By Ruth UmohJuly 29, 2024
Joe Biden’s 2024 election exit presents a cautionary tale for corporate America about leadership development
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Joe Biden’s 2024 election exit presents a cautionary tale for corporate America about leadership development
By Ruth UmohJuly 22, 2024
CNV.01.21.Ajay Banga-CEO Mastercard-Featured
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4 unconventional leadership strategies from top CEOs
By Ruth UmohJuly 15, 2024
Desperately wanting to be CEO could actually hurt your chances of making it to the corner office
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Desperately wanting to be CEO could actually hurt your chances of making it to the corner office
By Ruth UmohJuly 8, 2024
Closeup shot of two unrecognisable businesspeople shaking hands in an office.
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Musings on the state of DEI—and a goodbye
By Ruth UmohJuly 3, 2024
Whole Foods CEO Jason Buechel.
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Whole Foods CEO on getting employees to support your vision and what to know before entering the corner office
By Ruth UmohJuly 1, 2024
Handsome Haitian male entrepreneur sitting in modern office space, looking at laptop.
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How DEI backlash is hurting Black-owned businesses
By Ruth UmohJune 26, 2024
Danny Meyer, founder of Union Square Hospitality Group, and Randy Garutti, former Shake Shack CEO
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Shake Shack’s ex-CEO says his successor nabbed the corner office job because of a sought-after skill many don’t put on their résumé
By Ruth UmohJune 21, 2024
black woman in business professional clothing speaking onstage
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Black women take more career risks to reach the top. That’s not a good thing
By Ruth UmohJune 19, 2024
She was a top DEI manager at Facebook and Nike. Then the feds showed up at her door
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She was a top DEI manager at Facebook and Nike. Then the feds showed up at her door
By Ruth UmohJune 12, 2024
Mielle Organics' founder, Monique Rodriguez.
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This founder suffered a health tragedy at 33—then quit her job, launched a $100 million Black hair care brand, and sold it to a Fortune 500 company for millions more
By Ruth UmohJune 5, 2024
How the 100 biggest U.S. companies have changed their DEI messaging
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How the 100 biggest U.S. companies have changed their DEI messaging
By Ruth UmohMay 29, 2024
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