About that Simone Biles moment

INC. THIS MORNING About that Simone Biles moment Good morning, When Simone Biles pulled out of the women’s gymnastics team final at the Olympics Tuesday after a bad landing on her vault, it was a surprise--and a disappointment to everyone hoping to see the U.S. team win a gold medal. And yet, her decision didn’t diminish her status as the greatest gymnast ever.  Biles’s move is the stuff of true leadership, writes Inc. columnist Jason Aten. That her decision was controversial says less about her than it does about how the culture views stress, pressure, and the pursuit of perfection. Read Aten’s column to learn why sometimes, the most important thing you can do as a leader is step aside. SPONSORED CONTENT Give Your Dog's Food A Fresh Look Ditch the burnt brown balls. Try a fresh approach to pet food: Healthy, human-grade recipes, pre-portioned just for your dog. Get 50% off your first box! JOIN US: As co-founder and co-CEO of Warby Parker, the eyewear and contact brand elevating style at an affordable cost, Dave Gilboa turned his frustration toward the glasses shopping experience into a multimillion-dollar direct-to-consumer business. Join Inc . for what promises to be an inspiring conversation as Gilboa shares pivotal moments in his personal and professional journey. Hear him talk about how Warby Parker pivoted during the pandemic, how to expand to different platforms, and what it takes to create a brand that matters.  Wednesday, July 28, 2021, 12:00 pm Eastern Time Reserve your free spot HERE'S WHAT ELSE I'M READING TODAY: The CDC is expected to recommend that some vaccinated people wear masks indoors. Here’s what that means for maskless businesses. --Inc. Facebook is changing Instagram’s advertising policy to restrict the kinds of information advertisers can use to target users under 18. --The New York Times Google just released a new tool aimed at solving a costly problem for retailers: search abandonment. --Inc. A group of 140 business leaders sent a letter to Congress urging them to reach an agreement on an infrastructure plan. --Inc. Now that more Silicon Valley companies are embracing “work from anywhere” policies, startups in other parts of the country are having a harder time competing for talent. --The Wall Street Journal ONE MORE THING: More businesses are using QR codes as a contactless way of interacting with customers. But the technology has some downsides. --Inc. --Sophie Downes Assistant editor, Inc. How are we doing? Send me ideas and feedback at sdownes@inc.com, and on Twitter. Join the visionaries who choose Inc. as their trusted source for the most accurate reporting on business. Join Inc. Unlimited today. Click here to forward to a friend. This email was sent by: Mansueto Ventures 7 World Trade Center, 29th Floor New York, NY, 10007, Unsubscribe • Update Profile • View in Browser • Privacy Policy