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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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1-800-Flowers CEO shares how he made his first billion—and the best business advice he received from JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon
By Ruth UmohOctober 24, 2023
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How businesses can partner with colleges to create diverse entry-level pipelines after affirmative action reversal
By Ruth UmohOctober 18, 2023
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How JPMorgan addressed the Israel-Hamas war with employees globally—and what businesses can learn from it
By Ruth Umoh and Joey AbramsOctober 18, 2023
Uber’s response to the 2021 Israel-Palestine conflict is a master class for companies taking a stand on the war
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Uber’s response to the 2021 Israel-Palestine conflict is a master class for companies taking a stand on the war
By Ruth UmohOctober 11, 2023
Inside corporate America’s diversity dissonance—and the resulting consequence
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Inside corporate America’s diversity dissonance—and the resulting consequence
By Ruth UmohOctober 4, 2023
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Kevin Hart takes on the $15 billion tequila market in latest business venture
By Ruth Umoh and Trey WilliamsSeptember 27, 2023
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Sheila Johnson, America’s first Black female billionaire, on her post-BET act: ‘I see business opportunities and just walk through the door’
By Ruth UmohSeptember 20, 2023
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Hiring managers say they support dropping college degree requirements, but few actually do so. The reasons why might surprise you
By Ruth UmohSeptember 13, 2023
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Leadership
The office of the future will be intentional about in-person work, cater to employees, and driven by performance metrics
By Ruth UmohDecember 6, 2022
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I tried the intermittent fasting app Elon Musk used to lose 20 pounds to see if it’s worth the hefty price tag
By Ruth UmohOctober 4, 2022
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About 40% of new CEOs fail within 18 months. Here’s what separates the best from the rest
By Ruth UmohMarch 11, 2022
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America’s childcare crisis has real consequences for employers
By Ruth UmohMarch 4, 2022
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