Good communicators ‘have a tolerance for discomfort’

Good communicators ‘have a tolerance for discomfort’

Brené Brown’s ninth book, “Strong Ground: The Lessons of Daring Leadership, the Tenacity of Paradox, and the Wisdom of the Human Spirit,” published last month. The University of Houston research professor, podcaster and bestselling author recently went on The New York Times’ podcast “The Interview” to discuss the book’s various themes like courageous leadership and…

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Trump troops Illinois Oregon

Trump troops Illinois Oregon

President Donald Trump authorized the deployment of 300 Illinois National Guard troops to protect federal officers and assets in Chicago on Saturday, marking the latest escalation of his use of federal intervention in cities. But the same day, a similar mobilization of 200 National Guard troops in Oregon was temporarily blocked after a federal judge…

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Trump Hassett layoffs government shutdown

Trump Hassett layoffs government shutdown

White House National Economic Adviser Kevin Hassett talks to reporters on the West Wing driveway at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 27, 2025. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said Sunday that layoffs for federal employees will begin if President Donald Trump decides that congressional negotiations to end the government…

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Prologis, Amazon and Meta sign low-carbon concrete pact

Prologis, Amazon and Meta sign low-carbon concrete pact

Construction workers pouring wet concrete on a road. Jung Getty A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies. Sign up to…

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