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Jerry Lee started his career at Google after graduating from Babson College.One of Lee's managers taught him to make a "Working With" manual to share with coworkers.Lee says that having such a document helps to reduce misunderstandings, especially for new joiners. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're…

Gen Z'er Teddy Sheehan always wanted to become a plumber by trade.When he was 15, he and his dad devised an ingenious plan to attract the attention of a potential boss.They made breakfast snacks to hand out with his résumé outside plumbers' merchants. The plan worked. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in…

Lelian Chew is the founder of The Atelier & Co, a Singapore-based luxury wedding planning company.She has handled luxury weddings with extravagant destinations and million-dollar gowns.Chew said that more young Asian couples are spending on traditions to honor their cultural roots. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're…

Carsten Brinkschulte, who founded Dryad Networks, built an IoT network to detect wildfires.He's motivated by the impact of his work and urges founders and engineers to move to green tech.This article is part of "5G Playbook," a series exploring one of our time's most important tech innovations. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics…

Hillary Wichlin is a 31-year-old first-time mom to a newborn baby living in San Diego.Her mom came to live with her during the weeks after her baby's birth for "confinement."Her mother takes care of her while she focuses on taking care of her baby and healing after birth. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite…

Amazon recently announced a return-to-office push requiring staff to come in five days a week.John Rossman, an Amazon exec in the early 2000s, told BI that the move aligns with its leadership principles.Rossman said the mandate is part of Amazon's plan to "jump-start growth again." Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a…

Gabriel Escobar backpacked across 13 countries in Europe after graduating from college.The 22-year-old decided what to do in Europe based on suggestions from people on the internet.His wildest "side quest" was a shrimping adventure with strangers in Norway. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go.…

Hurricane Helene destroyed Maples, a coffee shop in Burnsville, North Carolina.Opened in 2015, Maples served as a community hub, hosting music and art events.Owner Susan Scoggins told BI she has no idea how she will rebuild the business. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go.…

Matteo Pertoldi is the owner of Atipico, a Singapore-based Italian restaurant.He has also cooked for private dinners for billionaires and large corporate events.Pertoldi said two simple dishes — bread and pasta — are always a hit. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. download the…

Celia Robbins relocated with her family to Berlin after her husband got a job in Germany.Robbins, 37, was surprised to see how independent kids were in Berlin.She said she's learned to let go of her parental anxiety and give her kids more independence. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed…