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

Inside the network of powerful Black women raising millions for Kamala Harris
NewslettersInside the network of powerful Black women raising millions for Kamala Harris
By Ruth Umoh and Nina AjemianSeptember 30, 2024
What Cava’s CEO learned about merging 2 cultures after a ‘painful’ acquisition
NewslettersWhat Cava’s CEO learned about merging 2 cultures after a ‘painful’ acquisition
By Ruth Umoh and Natalie McCormickSeptember 30, 2024
Kamala Harris sits on stage with Oprah Winfrey
NewslettersWhat grassroots movements can teach managers about motivating employees to support their vision
By Ruth Umoh and Natalie McCormickSeptember 23, 2024
How an under-the-radar network of powerful Black women created the most potent campaign tool of 2024 and raised millions
MagazineHow an under-the-radar network of powerful Black women created the most potent campaign tool of 2024 and raised millions
By Ruth UmohSeptember 21, 2024
John Stankey
NewslettersAT&T’s CEO says 2 uncontrollable forces helped land him the corner office. But here’s what he could control
By Ruth Umoh and Natalie McCormickSeptember 16, 2024
Why United Airlines’ CEO makes as few decisions as possible
NewslettersWhy United Airlines’ CEO makes as few decisions as possible
By Ruth Umoh and Natalie McCormickSeptember 9, 2024
Xerox CEO Steve Bandrowczak
NewslettersXerox’s CEO says taking a pay cut and a lower title helped him reach the corner office
By Ruth Umoh and Natalie McCormickAugust 26, 2024
How Citadel’s Ken Griffin recruits his C-suite: ‘We hire people who are winners in life’ 
NewslettersHow 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
NewslettersHow Thumbtack’s CEO uses his ‘fear response’ to guide communication with employees
By Ruth UmohAugust 12, 2024
Businesswoman at top of ladder
NewslettersThe surprising way leaders jeopardize their climb up the corporate ladder
By Ruth UmohAugust 5, 2024
Jamie Dimon
NewslettersJPMorgan 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
NewslettersJoe 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
Newsletters4 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
NewslettersDesperately 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.
NewslettersMusings on the state of DEI—and a goodbye
By Ruth UmohJuly 3, 2024
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