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Aug 14, 2026

A New Report Finds Businesses Are Measuring AI Value Entirely Wrong. Here's the Better Way
Stop measuring how many jobs AI can replace. It's time to discover your ‘capability yield.'



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

OpenAI's Chief Revenue Officer Is Leaving After 8 Months. She's Just the Latest Executive to Head for the Exit
What is going on at OpenAI? The ongoing exodus of top talent has critics speculating ahead of an expected IPO.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Travelers Voted Delta the Best Airline in the U.S. and Canada Again. Their Responses Explain Why
Travelers rewarded Delta's reliability, service, and innovation with another top ranking.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

A New Study Says Better Decisions Start With Breaking 1 Habit: Choosing What You Chose Before
Researchers found repetition can make familiar choices feel better than equal or superior alternatives. For leaders, that is a warning about sticky workflows.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

The AI Visibility Blind Spot in Healthcare
You can't manage what you can't measure.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Zig Ziglar's Timeless Advice for Leaders Nails the Real Secret to Success
Ziglar's formula for success is simple, but most leaders get It backward.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

JPMorgan Quietly Ended Its Direct Banking Relationship With Polymarket Amid Regulatory Questions
The banking giant reportedly asked Polymarket to find a new lender as regulatory pressure persisted.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Google Removed a Customer's ‘Lord of the Rings' Purchase. It Still Refused Him a Refund
Digital storefronts may call it a purchase, but customers can still lose access, and the law does not guarantee they will get their money back.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Elon Musk's 2025 Payday Was Bigger Than All Other S&P 500 CEOs Combined
A new analysis of CEO-worker pay disparities shows a growing compensation gap.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Elon Musk's 2025 Payday Was Bigger Than That of All Other S&P 500 CEOs Combined
A new analysis of CEO-worker pay disparities shows a growing compensation gap.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Founders Are Using AI to Do the Impossible—But It's Secretly Becoming Their Biggest Nightmare
‘It's like a new full-time job on top of all the jobs we already have,' says one CEO.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

The Unexpected Reason In-Office Workers Are More Likely to Stick to Breastfeeding Goals
Flexibility seems like the answer for new mothers—until you look at the data.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

A Fight Over a Data Center Next to the Nashville Zoo Just Moved to Federal Court
The case involves a country music star and a change.org petition with over 500,000 signatures.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Anthropic Flipped Employees' AI Anxieties on Their Heads With a Brilliant Move All Leaders Can Learn From
Don't fear the AI future. Help your team build it.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

The Company Behind ‘Call Her Daddy' Is Now Worth $500 Million. It's Not Being Valued Like a Creator Brand
Alex Cooper's Unwell has reached a $500 million valuation after securing an investment of an undisclosed amount. The announcement comes on the heels of reports of a toxic work environment.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Stocks Are Breaking Records Through Unusually Calm Trading
Wall Street's fear gauge hovers at levels last seen in January.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

2 Major Recalls, 6 Lawsuits, and a Congressional Inquiry: Taylor Farms Faces Scrutiny on Every Front
The company rejects claims of political influence as regulators, lawmakers, and plaintiffs scrutinize its handling of two major recalls.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Beach Volleyball Already Had Olympic Appeal. Its New Business Model Solves a Different Problem
The AVP is serving up a new playbook for growing beach volleyball.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Tracee Ellis Ross Built Pattern Beauty for an Overlooked Community. Its Latest Expansion Proves Her Right
The secret to Pattern Beauty's growth? Listen first, build second.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

When Writing Code Is No Longer the Issue, What Is?
We now need to build habits, systems, and culture around AI coding.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Why My Fast-Growing Business Turns Down Work
Eventually, successful companies realize that saying no can strengthen the organization.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Why Smart Founders Say No to Big Deals
Not every client is worth taking. LaToshia Norwood explains how successful founders spot the deals that aren't built to last.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

AI Is Closing Some Career Doors
The rise of AI means the entry-level job is no longer a guaranteed career on-ramp, though for a new generation of young builders, that may be an advantage.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

A New Study Links 2 Midlife Health Habits to Slower Cognitive Decline
To boost mental function in your later years, you may want to focus on two factors now. One of them may surprise you.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Anthropic's Biggest Acquisition Could Be a $6 Billion Bet on Making Claude Run Faster
Decart's optimization technology aims to squeeze more computing power from existing hardware—a potentially enormous prize as AI infrastructure spending soars.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Foodborne Illness Is a Greater Risk Than Just the Food
A contamination crisis can infect a company's balance sheet long after the food is gone.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Human Connection Is Your Advantage in the Age of AI
As AI automates more of the work, authentic relationships are a competitive advantage technology can't replicate.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

More Than Half of CEOs Say Local Governments Don't Support Business. That's a New Low
According to Inc. 5000 data, chief executives say local government isn't embodying a business-friendly mindset. Some experts attribute the shift to one key event.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Power Plant Live, 1 of Baltimore's Top Tourist Attractions, Is Making a Bet on a New Addition
The latest venture from Baltimore-based developer the Cordish Companies aims to cash in on this growing market.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Power Plant Live, One of Baltimore's Top Tourist Attractions, Is Making a Bet on a New Addition
The latest venture from Baltimore-based developer the Cordish Companies aims to cash in on this growing market.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

The FAA's Latest Move Shows Aviation's Next Big Luxury Won't Be Comfort. It Will Be Saving Time
Supersonic travel could soon be upon us, and busy business leaders are poised to pay handsomely for it.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Airfares Are Up 26.5 Percent. Companies Will Still Spend a Record $1.71 Trillion on Business Travel in 2026
Even amidst rising costs, companies are still allotting resources to travel. Experts say that the greater risk is staying home.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

We Tested the Best Cybersecurity Software for Small Businesses. Here's How Bitdefender, Norton, and Surfshark Stack Up
To protect your business against data breaches and other threats, consider these cybersecurity software options.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Want to Be More Resilient? Psychologists Say Start Embracing an ‘Uncertainty Orientation' Mindset
Rarely will there be a perfect plan. That's why being willing to be flexible often separates doers from dreamers.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Want to Be More Resilient? Psychologists Say Start Embracing an Uncertainty Orientation Mindset
Rarely will there be a perfect plan. That's why being willing to be flexible often separates doers from dreamers.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Your Business Loan Was Denied. The Most Important Answer Isn't in the Rejection
Banks won't volunteer the reason for a denial, but there's a way to get that information from them, and all it takes is one letter.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

The Leadership Conversation Your Company Can't Afford to Miss Happens at Martha's Vineyard Every Year
AI can change the work. Trust keeps people moving.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Private Colleges Are Losing Their Safest Market Position. The Middle Is Where Demand Dies First
Higher education's squeeze shows why leaders with neither premium power nor low costs can be first to crack when demand turns against them badly.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Some Businesses Say They Don't Use AI. That's Not the Advantage They Think It Is
Thinking customers will be motivated by your anti-AI crusade is a mistake.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

How to Tell If You Have Burnout, According to an HR Director and Certified Coach
Even an expert can miss the signs.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

A Manager Rejected a Top Candidate Over 1 Tool. It Backfired Immediately
Prioritizing specific software knowledge over proven experience is costing companies months of lost productivity.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

A Manager Rejected a Top Candidate Over One Tool. It Backfired Immediately
Prioritizing specific software knowledge over proven experience is a costly hiring trap—and it's costing companies months of lost productivity.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

A New Study Shows 4 Weeks on This Diet Can Start Turning Back Your Biological Clock
Think eating healthier just isn't worth the effort? This study showing improving your diet slows aging in just a month may change your mind. 



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

B2B Buyers Are Trusting Creators Before Sales Teams. That Changes the Marketing Playbook
Your brand page can explain what you do. The people around your brand are what makes buyers believe it.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Entrepreneurs Need a Marketing Audit. These 7 Questions Show What to Fund and What to Cut
A simple checkup can show which campaigns deserve more funding and where sales and marketing are misaligned.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

The Peptide Gold Rush and Texas's THC Ban Both Prove 1 Thing About Gray-Market Brands
The brands that survive regulation are the ones customers trusted before the rules changed.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

The Peptide Gold Rush and Texas's THC Ban Both Prove One Thing About Gray-Market Brands
The brands that survive regulation are the ones customers trusted before the rules changed.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Meet the 10 Fastest-Growing Private Companies From the Philadelphia Area
Of the 2026 Inc. 5000's 138 Philadelphia metro honorees, these 10 had the fastest revenue growth.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Poppi University Is Harder to Get Into Than Harvard. College Ambassador Programs Are Booming
Upstart brands are making moves on campus. They're gaining engagement, sales, and sometimes even future employees.



Inc.com
Aug 14, 2026

Theory of Mind Isn't Just for Psychologists. It's a Leadership Tool for Better Decisions
I'm a business professor. My mental-board method can help leaders challenge assumptions, widen their thinking, and make better decisions under real pressure.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

Maria Cabral Menezes Raised $1.2 Million for a Clothing Spray That Solves the Bedroom Chair Problem
A former J.P. Morgan and Citadel trader is turning the "chairdrobe" into a startup, with a spray meant to refresh clothes between washes and save time.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

Instagram Is Changing Its Logo Again: See the Updated Version Here
Branding experts say changing a logo seen by billions is one of business's riskiest moves.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

Beyoncé Now Owns SirDavis Whisky Outright. The Move Comes as Uncle Nearest Has a Potential Buyer—but No Final Deal
LVMH sold its stake in SirDavis to Beyoncé, making her the brand's sole owner. The sale price remains private.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

Trump Wants Private Companies to Launch Cyber Attacks. They Just Have to Post a $1 Million Bond First
The White House established a new program that will enlist private companies for offensive cybersecurity.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

Selena Gomez's Wondermind Raised $1.2 Million on Founder Reputation. Now Investors Say They Were Misled
A new lawsuit accuses the mental health startup of overstating its leadership, partnerships, and the actress's involvement. Experts say celebrity founders can draw attention to a business—but should not replace due diligence.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

Gen Z Confidence at Work Fell 20 Points in a Year. Employers Think They've Already Fixed It, But They're Wrong


Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

Gen-Z Confidence at Work Fell 20 Points in a Year. Employers Think They've Already Fixed It, but They're Wrong
Employers are misunderstanding what their younger employees need.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

Want Projects Done on Time? Remove These 2 Words From Your Messages
New data finds the language and details in assigning projects to teams is critical to reducing late delivery rates.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

Most People Are Looking at AI and SaaS the Wrong Way
Are you an alarmist or an optimist, or somewhere in between?



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

How Exceptional Experience Drives Sustainable Growth
Four ways to incorporate customer service as a strategy in the AI era.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

What P&G's $3.8 Billion Thorne Acquisition Says About Building a Brand Worth Buying
The sale shows that acquirers want proof customers will keep coming back.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

Nelson Peltz's Bid to Take Wendy's Private Isn't a Turnaround Bet. An Analyst Calls It an Exit Strategy
As weakening sales and leadership turnover weigh on the burger chain, Trian Fund Management is reportedly preparing a takeover bid.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

Shay Mitchell Built Béis Into a $210 Million Brand. Now a Luggage Giant Will Acquire 85 Percent of It
Less than a decade after launching her brand, the actor-turned-entrepreneur earned a nine-figure exit.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

Group Health Insurance is Killing Your Employees' Finances
The smartest move may be the most counterintuitive.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

3 Entrepreneurs Want to Be Chicago's Next Mayor. Each Has a Different Plan for the City
With the next mayoral election less than a year away, a number of well-known founders and business leaders have entered the race to lead the Windy City.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

FTC Fielded Consumer Complaints About Phia Months Before Cookie-Stuffing Scandal Broke
Records obtained via FOIA show the agency began receiving complaints about undisclosed advertising last January — long before Bloomberg's reporting on the Phoebe Gates-founded startup's commission practices.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

40% of People Use Chatbots for Financial Guidance. Here's the Context Mistake That Makes Them Give Terrible Advice
AI can be helpful for making financial decisions—but only when you set them up to succeed.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

Heinz's Latest Product Launch Was Inspired by a Reddit Thread. It's an Important Lesson for Any Brand
The best customer insights might already be in your DMs, reviews, and comment sections.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

The CEOs Behind America's Fastest-Growing Companies Say This Social Media Platform Is the Most Important
According to new Inc. 5000 data, 57 percent of executives say this platform is key to growing and scaling their business.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

Mark Cuban Says Fear Was Making His Company Less Productive. Research Shows 1 Way to Fix It
A leader can believe they are approachable while employees receive a very different signal.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

29,628 Pounds of Beef Triggered the USDA's Most Serious Recall. The Problem Wasn't Contamination
The product bypassed a mandatory reinspection step required for all imported meat entering the U.S.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

New York City Says Prediction Market Ads May Be Deceptive. 4 Companies Have 14 Days to Answer
As trading volumes surge, New York City is probing Polymarket, Kalshi, Coinbase, and Gemini over allegedly deceptive marketing.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

Want to Be a Landlord? 5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Buy a Rental Property
Before you buy a rental property to create cash flow and build long term wealth, make sure being a landlord is right for you.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

What Keeps Fast-Growth CEOs Up at Night? It Comes Down to 1 Leadership Problem
Inc. 5000 CEOs reveal the people problem hiding inside fast growth.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

Meet San Diego's 10 Fastest-Growing Businesses. Several Are Riding the Health And Wellness Boom
The 2026 Inc. 5000 list recognized 81 companies from the San Diego metro area. Here are the top 10.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

Kalshi's CEO Declared Most Business Advice ‘Trash.' Smart Leaders Know the Better Move
The best advice may be knowing which advice to ignore.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

11 Tips from Business Leaders on How to Let Workers Lead the Way
Businesses on this year's Best Workplaces list put employees in the driver's seat. Here's how that strategy pays off.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

MacKenzie Scott Could Have Chosen Any Publisher. Instead She's Releasing Her First Novel in 13 Years on Substack
The philanthropist and former student of Toni Morrison is bypassing traditional publishers entirely, serializing an 80,000-word novel directly to readers through a new Substack newsletter.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

MacKenzie Scott Could Have Chosen Any Publisher. Instead, She's Releasing Her First Novel in 13 Years on Substack
The philanthropist and former student of Toni Morrison is bypassing traditional publishers entirely, serializing an 80,000-word novel directly to readers through a new Substack newsletter.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

Airtable's $2.25 Billion Sale Is a Warning About Startup Equity. It's Not for the Reason You Think
Airtable's fall from an $11.7 billion valuation to a deal implying $2.25 billion of equity value shows why a startup's headline valuation can badly overstate what employee options are worth.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

Edtech's Pandemic Boom Is Over. This Mark Cuban-Backed Founder Sees 3 Ways Forward
Edtech isn't dying. It's getting smarter.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

The Emotional Roller Coaster of Entrepreneurship
How to stay grounded as you build and run your company.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

Smart Brands Turn Publicity Stunts into Memorable Stories
Four ways you can create a newsworthy event.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

Steve Jobs Expected a Reply to a 3 A.M. Email Within 5 Minutes. Kevin O'Leary Says It Changed How He Works
The founder's late-night demands showed O'Leary the value of prioritizing efficiency, cutting distractions, and accepting that focus can feel blunt.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

Successful Founders Let Employees Build the Business
Inc. 5000 honoree Ric Militi explains how giving employees ownership led to new divisions, stronger culture, and a more innovative company.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

Why AI Is Raising the Bar for Marketing Leadership
The transformation is in organizational processes.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

Want to Own Rental Properties? 5 Financial Mistakes Smart Landlords Refuse to Make
Here are some simple mistakes to avoid when you purchase, and manage, residential rental properties.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

The FAA Is Betting $875 Million on New Airspace Technology. Not Everyone Is on Board
The agency is turning to AI to ease congestion, delays, and staffing shortages. Some industry insiders are skeptical.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

Brye Lost $22,000 in Stolen Gear and Merch While on Tour. Her Stolen Merch Was the Bigger Business Blow
A recent robbery highlights the thin margins of touring—and how merchandise has become a lifeline for musicians trying to make a living.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

Brye Lost $22,000 in Stolen Gear While on Tour. Her Stolen Merch Was the Bigger Business Blow
A recent robbery highlights the thin margins of touring—and how merchandise has become a lifeline for musician trying to make a living.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

LinkedIn Killed Its Writing Assistant. It Wants Your Thinking, Not Your First Draft
LinkedIn's latest change shows the new rule for professional posts. Bring the idea yourself, then use tools only to sharpen the writing and tone.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

It's Official: Claude Code Doesn't Need Your Human Meatbag Input
Why Claude Code's default to auto mode is probably a necessary step.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

Want to Become a Great Leader? Jim Collins Says Stop Trying to Lead Like Someone Else
By searching to identify what traits make for successful leaders, ‘Good to Great' author Jim Collins discovered a whole new philosophy.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

Hate Networking? A Simple Mindset Change Can Make It Much Less Cringe
A simple LinkedIn interaction became a yearlong client engagement. The real lesson is how listening and generosity can open unexpected opportunities.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

Constant What-Ifs Ruining Your Focus? 5 Books Psychologists Recommend for Overthinkers
Looking to quiet a noisy mind? A clinical psychologist breaks down top book recommendations to help entrepreneurs and leaders stop overthinking.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

Most Marketers Are Trying to Win Search the Wrong Way. LinkedIn Data Points to the Fix
The fix is not publishing everywhere at once. It is building a reputation that's consistent across channels.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

Investors Aren't Sweating Inflation Anymore
Odds for a rate hike fell to 34 percent from 40 percent on the prediction market Kalshi.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

The High-Performer Trap: Why Being the ‘Easy Button' at Work Is Burning You Out
Taking on extra work isn't always a sign of visibility. Sometimes, it's just convenience in disguise.



Inc.com
Aug 13, 2026

They Spent 18 Months Perfecting a Towel. Now Their 8-Figure Brand Is a Cool-Girl Status Symbol
Weezie aimed to craft the best-in-class towel. The bootstrapped brand has become something much bigger than terry cloth.



Inc.com
Aug 12, 2026

What a Montauk Retreat Reveals About the Future of Dealmaking
Inside the invite-only community where executive women are rewriting how deals get done.



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