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The corporate ‘storyteller’ is marketing’s newest messiah—and just as hollow as every buzzword before it

From “paradigm shift” to “purpose-driven,” corporate America always chases a new great abstraction. Don’t hold your breath about the new in-house oracle.

By Bruce StocklerApril 5, 2026
gecko
The billion-dollar bet that turned insurance into entertainment
By Stuart N. BrotmanApril 5, 2026
lexi
I’m a VC who bets on AI. What keeps me up at night isn’t the idea of these companies failing—quite the opposite
By Lexi NovitskeApril 5, 2026
I helped build Uber and Discord and now my tools help fuel billion-dollar unicorns. But Silicon Valley is losing the AI race to itself
I helped build Uber and Discord and now my tools help fuel billion-dollar unicorns. But Silicon Valley is losing the AI race to itself
By Sumeet VaidyaApril 3, 2026
matt
The AI gold rush is real — but great companies don’t need to mine it
By Matt WitheilerApril 4, 2026
LI
AI adoption isn’t the hard part, it’s building employee agency
By Teuila Hanson and Mohak ShroffApril 3, 2026
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anger
AIAI angst mutates into ‘FOBO’ as Fear of Becoming Obsolete takes over American workforces
By Nick LichtenbergApril 5, 2026
Netflix cofounder Marc Randolph
SuccessNetflix cofounder says he stopped work at 5 p.m. every Tuesday for 30 years to stay ‘sane,’ no matter the crisis: ‘Nothing got in the way of that’
By Emma BurleighApril 5, 2026
Meet a former VC who has a plan to prepare American students for an AI-disrupted future
SuccessMeet a former VC who has a plan to prepare American students for an AI-disrupted future
By Jacqueline MunisApril 5, 2026
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C-SuiteJamie Dimon’s reality check for ambitious workers: ‘There’s going to be a grunt part to every part of a job. Get over it’
By Jake AngeloApril 5, 2026
peeps in yellow dye on a conveyor belt
Health‘No one is saying, ‘I want more cancer with my candy”: Why Peeps are a ‘food chemical success story’ despite RFK Jr’s campaign to destroy their dyes
By Catherina GioinoApril 5, 2026
Accountants
SuccessMeet the Gen Z grads reviving accounting—colleges are reporting near-perfect placement rates at $80K starting salaries
By Preston ForeApril 5, 2026
cameras mounted on a wall
CybersecurityYour neighbor just got a home security system, but should you be worried? ‘It’s inherently a little creepy’ says surveillance expert
By Catherina GioinoApril 5, 2026
How Corporate Natalie turned a $500 brand deal into a creator empire—and her own agency
SuccessHow Corporate Natalie turned a $500 brand deal into a creator empire—and her own agency
By Sydney LakeApril 5, 2026
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A handful of companies have the power to save the oceans. Here’s why we’re urging them to reinvent our land-based food systems
CommentaryA handful of companies have the power to save the oceans. Here’s why we’re urging them to reinvent our land-based food systems
By Ellen MacArthur and Wendy SchmidtJune 8, 2023
  • Plastics are in our air, food, and water. A reckoning is coming–and smart businesses can see it
    CommentaryPlastics are in our air, food, and water. A reckoning is coming–and smart businesses can see it
    By Paul PolmanMay 24, 2023
McKinsey Global Institute sees 4 possible scenarios for the economy by 2030. Only one leads to long-term growth
CommentaryMcKinsey Global Institute sees 4 possible scenarios for the economy by 2030. Only one leads to long-term growth
By Jan Mischke, Sven Smit and Olivia WhiteJune 8, 2023
Cloud outages are on the rise. Here’s why
AICloud outages are on the rise. Here’s why
By Jean-Paul SmetsJune 7, 2023
Multi-round layoffs come at a high cost. Here’s what the survivors have to deal with
CommentaryMulti-round layoffs come at a high cost. Here’s what the survivors have to deal with
By Jennifer DulskiJune 7, 2023
Brands that get caught up in the culture wars don’t know themselves–or their customers
CommentaryBrands that get caught up in the culture wars don’t know themselves–or their customers
By Richard TorrenzanoJune 7, 2023
The ‘Elon Paradox’: He sells Teslas–but you’d expect him to drive a Ram. Here’s what your car says about your politics
CommentaryThe ‘Elon Paradox’: He sells Teslas–but you’d expect him to drive a Ram. Here’s what your car says about your politics
By Mike Shannon and Will FeltusJune 6, 2023
  • Silicon Valley is knowingly violating ethical A.I. principles. Society can’t respond if we let disagreements poison the debate
    CommentarySilicon Valley is knowingly violating ethical A.I. principles. Society can’t respond if we let disagreements poison the debate
    By Wendell WallachMay 23, 2023
America can’t fulfill its purpose if we backslide on diversity, equity, and inclusion
CommentaryAmerica can’t fulfill its purpose if we backslide on diversity, equity, and inclusion
By Bill NovelliJune 6, 2023
The alt-right economy is failing. Here’s the real performance of anti-woke entrepreneurs
CommentaryThe alt-right economy is failing. Here’s the real performance of anti-woke entrepreneurs
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianJune 5, 2023
A company replaced all of its managers with coaches. Employees became 20% more productive–and much happier
CommentaryA company replaced all of its managers with coaches. Employees became 20% more productive–and much happier
By Barnaby LashbrookeJune 5, 2023
The debt ceiling deal has reduced access to supplemental food plans. Here’s why that’s a false economy
CommentaryThe debt ceiling deal has reduced access to supplemental food plans. Here’s why that’s a false economy
By Ashley TyrnerJune 2, 2023
You should lower your expectations for Apple’s magic headset
TechYou should lower your expectations for Apple’s magic headset
By Dave SmithJune 2, 2023
  • Voters don’t understand what ESG means in practice. Here’s why killing the term might be the only way to save it
    CommentaryVoters don’t understand what ESG means in practice. Here’s why killing the term might be the only way to save it
    By Lindsay SingletonMay 23, 2023
The mental health crisis is decimating America’s workforce–but we only have enough therapists for 7% of the population
CommentaryThe mental health crisis is decimating America’s workforce–but we only have enough therapists for 7% of the population
By Ariela SafiraJune 2, 2023
The Hybrit fossil-free steel plant in Lulea, Sweden
CommentaryWhat your company needs to build a winning ‘Deep Tech’ strategy
By François Candelon, Max Männig, John Paschkewitz and Vinit PatelJune 2, 2023
How the A.I. revolution is liberating workers from the return to the office
CommentaryHow the A.I. revolution is liberating workers from the return to the office
By Gleb TsipurskyJune 1, 2023
E-bike injuries: ‘We’re only seeing the tip of the iceberg,’ trauma experts warn
CommentaryE-bike injuries: ‘We’re only seeing the tip of the iceberg,’ trauma experts warn
By Carolyn BarberJune 1, 2023
I got rich in Russia and got out in time, twice. Here’s what I learned about democracy and free markets
CommentaryI got rich in Russia and got out in time, twice. Here’s what I learned about democracy and free markets
By John KleinheinzMay 31, 2023
Corporations still have to perform China’s dance–but not if the music stops
CommentaryCorporations still have to perform China’s dance–but not if the music stops
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Kyle Bass and Steven TianMay 30, 2023
Office workers walking down stairs outside
CommentaryThe return-to-office wars could end in a stalemate as we all reach the same conclusion about what the flexible future of work means
By Terri R. Kurtzberg and Mason AmeriMay 30, 2023
Most family businesses don’t look like ‘Succession.’ Here’s what America’s enterprising families bring to the table
CommentaryMost family businesses don’t look like ‘Succession.’ Here’s what America’s enterprising families bring to the table
By Andy UnanueMay 29, 2023
U.S. employers have gone from opposing international labor standards to hiding behind them. Now a complaint is trying to stop U.S.-style union busting from taking over the world
CommentaryU.S. employers have gone from opposing international labor standards to hiding behind them. Now a complaint is trying to stop U.S.-style union busting from taking over the world
By Christy HoffmanMay 29, 2023
Nearly 3 in 5 U.S. adults are lonely–and it could be one of the biggest under-the-radar issues the economy is facing
CommentaryNearly 3 in 5 U.S. adults are lonely–and it could be one of the biggest under-the-radar issues the economy is facing
By Cindy JordanMay 26, 2023
90% of laid-off H-1B visa holders were able to find new work against all odds. Here’s what the data tells us about America’s complicated relationship with foreign-born talent
Commentary90% of laid-off H-1B visa holders were able to find new work against all odds. Here’s what the data tells us about America’s complicated relationship with foreign-born talent
By Ben ZweigMay 26, 2023
From Hollywood writers to delivery drivers, workers are fed up with the gradual devaluation of their professions
CommentaryFrom Hollywood writers to delivery drivers, workers are fed up with the gradual devaluation of their professions
By Andy LevinMay 26, 2023
Microsoft’s $69 billion Activision Blizzard deal is an expensive slog and distraction—and CEO Satya Nadella knows he’d be nuts to walk away
CommentaryMicrosoft’s $69 billion Activision Blizzard deal is an expensive slog and distraction—and CEO Satya Nadella knows he’d be nuts to walk away
By Matt WeinbergerMay 25, 2023
Why the underestimated economic burden of rare diseases could be costing the U.S. trillions of dollars
CommentaryWhy the underestimated economic burden of rare diseases could be costing the U.S. trillions of dollars
By Giacomo ChiesiMay 25, 2023
Tech giants have gutted publishing. Now digital fatigue is giving print a new lease on life
CommentaryTech giants have gutted publishing. Now digital fatigue is giving print a new lease on life
By David MillerMay 25, 2023
Glassdoor’s chief economist: ‘Pay transparency rules are solving age-old workplace problems–but the gap in employee experience should alarm us’
CommentaryGlassdoor’s chief economist: ‘Pay transparency rules are solving age-old workplace problems–but the gap in employee experience should alarm us’
By Aaron TerrazasMay 25, 2023
Chuck Schumer and Kevin McCarthy.
CommentaryWant to solve the debt ceiling crisis? Let Congress actually vote
By Katherine M. GehlMay 24, 2023
History has not ended–but the way we view risk has irreversibly changed
CommentaryHistory has not ended–but the way we view risk has irreversibly changed
By Martin Dempsey and Charles BralverMay 24, 2023
I worked for Henry Kissinger when America first engaged China in the 1970s. Here’s why I think the two countries still have a chance to mend their ties
CommentaryI worked for Henry Kissinger when America first engaged China in the 1970s. Here’s why I think the two countries still have a chance to mend their ties
By Robert HormatsMay 24, 2023
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