Demystifying the unspoken rules of
career success

In January 2003, NASA engineers saw that a suitcase-sized chunk of foam had struck the Columbia shuttle’s wing during launch. Rodney Rocha and others warned of “grave hazards” and asked for satellite images to inspect the damage. Management declined, insisting there was “no safety of flight issue.” Seventeen days later, Columbia disintegrated on reentry. It’s a stark lesson: listen to the voices below you.

Effective leadership of new hires and early career professionals requires clear communication. Avoid micromanaging with these 7 frameworks.

Stop talking about tasks and start focusing on metrics that matter. Use Gorick's 5-step framework to define your "mandate," articulate your impact, and beat imposter syndrome.

In 2004, hedge fund analyst Sal Khan began tutoring his cousin online after work. To help her review, he posted short math videos on YouTube. Strangers watched. Teachers used the videos. The channel exploded. For three years, Khan built Khan Academy in his spare time before quitting his job and turning his side hustle into his main hustle. Today, Khan Academy reaches 180 million learners annually—proving that big things can start small and grow quietly on the side.