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Key Takeaways JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon says the one trait that predicts failure is insecurity. Secure leaders have “these innate skills to trust people, to get the best out of people, to not get embarrassed by not knowing,” Dimon said. Meanwhile, insecure leaders create an echo chamber filled with yes-men that distorts reality, he said. Jamie Dimon has been CEO of JPMorgan Chase since January 2006, holding the role for more than 20 years. In that time leading the largest bank in the U.S., Dimon has watched many executives sink or swim. He says that the one trait that…

Published July 22, 2026 03:27PMEvery summer, our gear editors head to OMA’s media show for a look into the future of gear. For 2027, big name brands are pushing the limits for what’s possible in ultralight, from quilts to rain jackets. We also saw smart updates to existing favorites and new, affordable inventions from some of our most beloved backpacking and hiking brands. Stay tuned next spring to see how many of OMA’s hottest new pieces survive the testing process to become Gear Guide finalists. HydraPak 42-MM Filter Cap at OMA Media Show (Photo: Brad Kaminski ) HydraPak 42-MM Filter…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways An execution fix can look successful while everyone is watching. The real test comes later, when pressure returns, and people must choose between the new behavior and the one that used to keep them safe. The fix wasn’t necessarily wrong, the rollout may not have been weak, and people may not have even resisted it. The problem is that the system still made the protected behavior safer than the new one. Instead of asking “Did we implement the fix correctly?” leaders should ask, “What condition did the fix leave untouched?”…

Published July 22, 2026 02:06PMYesterday I ran over the Manhattan Bridge, and when I came down the Brooklyn side I saw them taking it apart. The big watch party sponsored by Adidas near Brooklyn Bridge Park, down by the carousel, was being dismantled. Scaffolding coming down in sections. Banners getting zip-tied. Yes, the World Cup tournament ended Sunday, in New Jersey, with confetti in Spanish colors. But so did that rare moment where you knew everyone everywhere was watching the same thing.I never went to a single official watch party. Didn’t need to. Everywhere I went was a watch party,…

This week on How Success Happens, I sit down with Forrest Galante, a biologist, TV host, producer, and all-around wildlife maniac who’s been called a modern-day Charles Darwin with a splash of Indiana Jones. (And a splash of some squid slime as well.) You’ll see a lot more of Forrest as a host on the upcoming “Shark Week,” where his new special “Alien Sharks: Untamed America” dives into the wildest shark and ray species lurking in U.S. waters. We’ve broken down Forrest’s success insights to help you dive into your own plan for success in three, two, one! Listen here…

Published July 22, 2026 12:34PMThis article has been medically reviewed by Rachel MacPherson. Nordic walking is cool again. While many Baby Boomers have long been into this type of walking, it’s now embraced by younger generations in search of a low-impact workout that’s still challenging. But Nordic walking is more than a way to get your heart rate up. Research suggests there are plenty of perks to Nordic walking, such as improved mood, balance, and a reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases. Since social media is abuzz with the trend, Outside asked doctors and sports physiologists, and a Nordic walking master…

Published July 22, 2026 10:23AMOn April 5, 2012, 65-year-old Bill Ott set out on a three-week, solo thru-hike of a remote area of the Grand Canyon. The Oregon man was in search of thousand-year-old rock panels on the Hualapai Indian Reservation, pictures from the past that he had spent years chasing, photographing, and digitally recreating.He would never be heard from again. Now, officials have positively identified a set of human remains found 14 years after his disappearance, closing one chapter of his mysterious disappearance. But what happened to the blue-eyed hiker remains a mystery. Bill Ott Was a Legendary River…

This Southern adventure hub’s blend of adventure, culture, and outdoor access helped earn it recognition as North America’s first National Park City. Here’s what it is actually like to hike and paddle through the area.Chattanooga, a city in southeastern Tennessee, is set along the Tennessee River in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Published July 22, 2026 08:14AMMy feet crunched on fine pebbles on a muggy summer morning as I descended the final 100-yards to one of Chattanooga’s most well-known overlooks. Snooper’s Overlook is known for its panoramic views of the Tennessee River Gorge, with steep rock outcroppings and greenery…

A vacation purchase brings back long-forgotten memories and reveals the emotional power of gear.Among the mementos of a youthful European trip, the most lasting and powerful was a Swiss Army Knife. (Photo: Lisa Jhung)Published July 22, 2026 08:27AMI was following my teenage sons down the cobblestone streets of Lucerne, Switzerland’s Old Town last month when a store window full of bright red folding knives caught my eye. Suddenly, I was transported back to my 21-year-old self and felt a distinct pull to enter the Victorinox shop.Twenty minutes later, I walked out carrying a “Mountaineer” model Swiss Army Knife engraved with…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways Know what you’re signing. Review the FDD with an attorney and ask questions before committing. Follow the system. Franchising works best when franchisees stick to the brand’s proven model. Relationships matter. Strong communication and support are just as important as the contract itself. Let’s face it. There’s nothing fun or entertaining about a Financial Disclosure Document (FDD), which your prospective franchisor is legally required to provide, so you will have full transparency into the deal you’re considering. It’s a contract, with page after page of dry, densely composed legal language for your attorney to wade through and explain.   Like all contracts, the FDD is a roadmap to the kind of business relationship you will have…