February 11, 2025
Talent Pyramid - not the pyramids made by Egyptians

Work for a company that invests in talent management – not free lunches

Let me pull back the curtain on talent management and reveal the secrets behind those seemingly “successful” companies. Think of it like a magician revealing their tricks – once you see how it’s done, you’ll never look at your career the same way again. Talent Pyramids: It’s Not Just About […]
February 6, 2025
Brown boots symbolize affordable career growth in "The Big Idea from LinkedIn Workplace Learning Report 2025" on a budget-friendly background.

The Big Idea from LinkedIn Workplace Learning Report 2025

Want to be the darling of the employees? Become a Career Development Champ – invest in their careers. I will also share what you can do when you have NO BUDGET allocated for this. This year I got quoted in the Linked In Workplace Learning Report 2025 so am really […]
February 6, 2025
Inside Blackstone's CEO Playbook: A detailed search process highlighting key traits, interviews, and assessments for leadership roles, with billions at stake.

Inside Blackstone’s CEO Playbook: 90 Days, Dozens of Interviews, Billions at Stake

The private equity firm Blackrock has almost 250 companies in its portfolio. That means they need to select 250 CEOs to run these businesses. That portfolio is worth billions. They turned CEO hiring from an art to a science. Blackstone’s approach to hiring CEOs is a comprehensive and rigorous process […]
February 4, 2025
AI Snake Oil book cover with two geometric snakes, exploring AI capabilities and myths. Dive into 2025’s Year of the Snake and Snake Oil insights!

2025 is the Year of the Snake and Snake Oil

People with less knowledge about AI are actually more open to using the technology. The difference in adoption propensity the “lower literacy-higher receptivity” link. You would imagine the opposite to be true, but it is not. There is something truly magical about some aspects of AI for example. ChatGPT made generative AI accessible to some people. This is the honeymoon period of AI. Everyday there are new claims about what it can do. Before you rush in to invest your money in AI, it is important to learn more.
February 3, 2025
Cartoon of a person on a rooftop, holding a kite, ready to pay for a higher spot. It's a fun take on economy vs. business class for everything.

What happens when there is an Economy & Business Class for EVERYTHING

We are sleepwalking into a society where money dictates access to nearly every facet of life. If you can pay for it, there is an easier option available that is priced higher than what the masses can afford. The Platinum Club is not just for frequent flyer miles. It now […]
January 31, 2025
Cartoon depicting AI and investor activism driving CEO departures. Highlights include 85% of new CEOs as first-timers and increased tech CEO turnover.

AI is driving up CEO departures. Here’s why

High CEO turnover reached a new peak in 2024 with record departures according to Russel Reynolds. Shareholder activism and AI caused these exits says the report. Link to the report is at the end of this post Businesses are being forced to rethink their business models. The Board is impatient […]