Emma Burleigh is a reporter at Fortune, covering success, careers, entrepreneurship, and personal finance. Before joining the Success desk, she co-authored Fortune’s CHRO Daily newsletter, extensively covering the workplace and the future of jobs. Emma has also written for publications including the Observer and The China Project, publishing long-form stories on culture, entertainment, and geopolitics. She has a joint-master’s degree from New York University in Global Journalism and East Asian Studies.
SuccessGen Alpha may never have to write a résumé: Over 75% of employers are now using personality and skills tests in hiring
By Emma BurleighJuly 9, 2025
SuccessThe CEO of David’s Bridal buys clothes from Goodwill and eBay—but swears by private chefs on vacation
By Emma BurleighJuly 9, 2025
SuccessBill Gates gave so much money away that $51 billion just got swiped from his net worth—now his former No. 2 and Microsoft successor Steve Ballmer is wealthier than he is
By Emma BurleighJuly 8, 2025
SuccessMichael Dell’s net worth has soared by $1.2 billion—but it’s still not enough to crack the world’s richest inner circle
By Emma BurleighJuly 7, 2025
Success$40 billion real estate tycoon made his son get an MBA, work elsewhere, and climb the ranks for 13 years to prove he’s not a nepotism hire
By Emma BurleighJuly 5, 2025
Success‘Shark Tank’ investor Kevin O’Leary says he loves getting motivated by his haters: ‘It’s not about the money anymore’
By Emma BurleighJuly 4, 2025
By Emma BurleighJuly 3, 2025
Success‘Shark Tank’ investor Kevin O’Leary says only a third of people can become successful entrepreneurs—and the rest will never be ‘free’
By Emma BurleighJuly 1, 2025
Success‘Twilight’ superfans bought Bella Swan’s house for $360,000—now they get $140,000 a year in gross revenue renting out the ultimate collector’s item
By Emma BurleighJune 29, 2025
SuccessGen X CEO of a popular retail chain was once a single mother surviving on $882 a month and pinto beans before finding success
By Emma BurleighJune 27, 2025
SuccessIt’s not just Gen Z: This baby-boomer bank CEO says his MBA was a waste—and the skills he learned have ‘degraded, degraded, degraded’ since college
By Emma BurleighJune 26, 2025
SuccessThe American Dream is alive and well: The number of ‘everyday millionaires’ is soaring, with over 1,000 people joining the ultrawealthy club daily
By Emma BurleighJune 25, 2025
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