The real bottom line is people
35 stories
Leader Insights
How taking care of people, 287 triathlons, and an unexpected honor later in life shaped his incredible legacy – and there’s more to come.
By Chris Benguhe, RaeAnne Marsh and Elaine Pofeldt · March 19, 2026
Top story
As people feel increasingly powerless, these leaders show how employee empowerment drives resilience, trust and long term business success.
By Chris Benguhe, RaeAnne Marsh and Elaine Pofeldt · March 12, 2026
News
Another insightful exclusive excerpt from former WD-40 wunderkind CEO’s newest book.
By Garry Ridge · March 5, 2026
Video
Company president and CEO Kyle Chapman, carries forward father Bob Chapman’s driving principle that all team members ‘are somebody’s precious child.’
By Chris Benguhe, RaeAnne Marsh and Elaine Pofeldt · February 26, 2026
Top story
In a world that’s not always fair, business can be one of the greatest potential sources of equity, access and opportunity to increase prosperity for the company, the employees and the world at large — because it has to be.
By Chris Benguhe, RaeAnne Marsh and Elaine Pofeldt · February 19, 2026
Leader Insights
Seth Levine and Elizabeth McBride argue for an alternative model that recognizes the increasing influence of business in society and the need for companies to consider stakeholders beyond just shareholders.
By Chris Benguhe, RaeAnne Marsh and Elaine Pofeldt · February 12, 2026
Leader Insights
Mike Brady discusses how we are on the verge of a business revolution of access, fairness and economic empowerment.
By Chris Benguhe, RaeAnne Marsh and Elaine Pofeldt · February 5, 2026
Video
Extern co-founder creates access and opportunity for students and learners when the job application demands ‘experience.’
By Chris Benguhe, RaeAnne Marsh and Elaine Pofeldt · January 29, 2026
Leader Insights
The co-founder of Foundry Group and Techstars shares insights from his new book ‘Give First’ about how his philosophy of enlightened self-interest eventually leads to wild returns.
By Brad Feld · January 22, 2026
Social Capital
The Dave Alexander Center for Social Capital proudly announces its top Social Capital business leaders of the past year.
By Chris Benguhe, RaeAnne Marsh and Elaine Pofeldt · January 15, 2026
Leader Insights
‘Soft’ takes hard work – and creates stronger results, as Garry proved at WD-40 and now coaches through ‘The Learning Moment.’
By Chris Benguhe, RaeAnne Marsh and Elaine Pofeldt · January 8, 2026
