McDonald’s tightrope, Amazon’s RTO mandate, and Warren Buffett’s deepfakes: Leadership news roundup

McDonald’s tightrope, Amazon’s RTO mandate, and Warren Buffett’s deepfakes: Leadership news roundup
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It’s been months since Walmart (WMT) said it would require corporate employees to relocate to its headquarters in Arkansas or risk losing their jobs — but that decision is now pushing some executives to resign.

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Steve Carell as Michael Scott in “The Office.”

Steve Carell as Michael Scott in “The Office.”
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When you’re a manager, delivering feedback can feel like walking a tightrope. Whether you’re praising an employee’s accomplishments or addressing a shortfall, how you communicate can have a big impact on how your words are received and acted upon.

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Philanthropist Warren Buffett is joined onstage by 24 other philanthropist and influential business people featured on the Forbes list of 100 Greatest Business Minds during the Forbes Media Centennial Celebration at Pier 60 on September 19, 2017 in New York City.

Philanthropist Warren Buffett is joined onstage by 24 other philanthropist and influential business people featured on the Forbes list of 100 Greatest Business Minds during the Forbes Media Centennial Celebration at Pier 60 on September 19, 2017 in New York City.
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Billionaire and influential investor Warren Buffett has made it clear that he does not plan to endorse a political candidate and once again slammed deepfakes — videos altered with AI tech — that claim otherwise.  

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Elon Musk wears a black “Make America Great Again” ball cap while attending a campaign rally with Former President Donald Trump on October 05, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania.

Elon Musk wears a black “Make America Great Again” ball cap while attending a campaign rally with Former President Donald Trump on October 05, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania.
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Tesla (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk said he’d use a hypothetical job working for Former President Donald Trump to push for a national approach to regulating driverless vehicles.

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Amazon (AMZN) Web Services CEO Matt Garman has a message for the scores of workers unhappy about the return-to-work mandate: find another job.

Speaking at The Wall Street Journal’s (NWS) Tech Live event, Garman said Monday evening that requiring workers to be in the office five days a week starting in January is necessary for the company.

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Microsoft founder Bill Gates.

Microsoft founder Bill Gates.
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Bill Gates has quietly donated about $50 million to a group working to elect Vice President Kamala Harris in next month’s presidential election, according to a new report.

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JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon.

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon.
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JPMorgan Chase (JPM) chief Jamie Dimon has publicly praised former President Donald Trump while being careful to stay neutral in this year’s presidential election. But he has privately expressed support for Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign — and even an openness to serving in her cabinet if she wins.

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Brian Cox, who played the media magnate Logan Roy in the HBO drama “Succession.”

Brian Cox, who played the media magnate Logan Roy in the HBO drama “Succession.”
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Millions of Americans have watched the HBO series Succession, about an aging megalomaniacal media magnate who can’t decide which of his flawed, feuding children should take over his global conglomerate.

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Starbucks (SBUX) has the money to tackle its staffing issues, according to William Blair analyst Sharon Zackfia. By investing in incremental labor, the coffee giant could improve its service and speed in stores.

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