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Crafton chief executive Kim Chang-han relied on an AI tool that led him into a legal disaster.
  • Analysis
  • AI

How one CEO’s chatbot could cost his company $355 million

After a takeover soured, the boss turned not to his lawyers but to his chatbot, creating a new dynamic in business.

  • Nick Bonyhady

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Laura Prael

The ‘dreaded middle’ or a secret superpower? Why turning 40 in 2026 feels like a trap – and a triumph

I’m about to turn 40 – is it the sweet spot for age, ambition and success? Ask me in a few weeks.

  • Laura Prael
The Guardian Australia’s editor, Lenore Taylor, is one of the last of the original crew.

Lenore Taylor, Australia’s longest-serving editor, resigns from The Guardian

The Walkley-award winning former political correspondent was one of the founding staff at the publication and the longest-serving top editor in the country.

  • Calum Jaspan and Nick Bonyhady
Brad Battin was rolled less than a year into the job.

Liberal leadership: The participation award for everyone in class

Leading the Victorian Liberals is like winning a participation award at state school: everyone gets one. Jess Wilson deserves an encouragement certificate, too.

  • Tony Wright
When you’ve acknowledged wrongdoing and accepted responsibility, is it time to draw a line under a workplace incident?

I’ve done everything I can to apologise, but it’s not enough. What more can I do?

If you have taken full responsibility for poor behaviour at work but the injured party refuses to move on, Dr Kirstin Ferguson says there are steps you should take to protect yourself.

  • Kirstin Ferguson
James MacKenzie was awarded an Order of Australia medal at this year’s Australia Day Honours.

What drives James MacKenzie, cancer survivor?

Slater and Gordon chair James MacKenzie has beaten cancer twice. Has it resulted in him treating life differently?

  • Sumeyya Ilanbey
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Marcus Bontempelli and Pat Cummins have shared leadership lessons with each other.

How chats with Pat Cummins guided Bontempelli’s 2024 reset

Captain Pat, the Bont and two of Australian comedy greats logged into a Zoom call. The friendships formed could have a big influence on the Western Bulldogs this season.

  • Peter Ryan
It was a weird year.

Topless massages to private flights: CEO mishaps around the world in 2023

While some chief executives seemed to relish the spotlight, Elon Musk chief among them, others were inadvertently thrust into social media’s harsh glare.

  • Jo Constantz
A recent survey found about 40 per cent of US and British workers had recently emailed the wrong person.

How do I deal with favouritism without rocking the boat?

It’s tempting to bring things to a head, but this moment of catharsis won’t be worth the days, months or even years of career fallout.

  • Jonathan Rivett
Are we ready to have difficulty conversations?

Gents, I’m happy to take your calls about menopause, but it’s time for you to take charge

A connection over a bottle of rosé made me think we are heading on the right path toward owning up to our responsibilities.

  • Kate Halfpenny