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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.

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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
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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
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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
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NewslettersMusings on the state of DEI—and a goodbye
By Ruth UmohJuly 3, 2024
Whole Foods CEO Jason Buechel.
NewslettersWhole Foods CEO on getting employees to support your vision and what to know before entering the corner office
By Ruth UmohJuly 1, 2024
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NewslettersHow 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
NewslettersShake 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
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NewslettersBlack women take more career risks to reach the top. That’s not a good thing
By Ruth UmohJune 19, 2024
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