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January 18, 2026
Hey, wanna thrive in the AI Economy? Uniqueness is what leaders need, not clones! Be yourself and shine! Stop being like someone else!
January 18, 2026
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Uniqueness Is What Leaders Need In The AI Economy – Not Clones

For 150 years, we developed leaders using a model borrowed from manufacturing: interchangeability. Successful leadership in the AI Economy will depend on the Uniqueness Premium. The design principle will be “Identity First, Competency Second.” The industrial age needed reliable leaders who executed consistently. We got very good at developing them. […]
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January 12, 2026
Illustration announcing 'The Rise of Liberal Arts' with a thoughtful child, hinting at the value and insights that George Anders brings to the conversation.
January 12, 2026
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The Rise of Liberal Arts

Leaders often are the outside face of the company, dealing with regulators, key suppliers, unions, the general public, etc. Being able to understand multiple perspectives -- even if they are being expressed in jarring ways -- can have a huge impact on a company's reputation and its ability to sort out turmoil without making lasting enemies. Ditto for the ability to communicate in a way that's mindful of audiences' emotional state as well as logical considerations.
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January 9, 2026
Here's Morgan Housel, writer of 'The Psychology of Money,' illustrated as a guide on The Art of Spending Money. His insights are invaluable!
January 9, 2026
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The Art of Spending Money by Morgan Housel – Book Review

In The Art of Spending Money, Morgan Housel shifts focus from how to get rich to how to stay happy once you have money. Wealth is not about the stuff you buy, but the independence you secure. Spending is an art because it’s deeply personal—what brings joy to one person might seem crazy to another.
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January 7, 2026
Cartoon depicts two people in a tug of war, with one labeled 'Work Hard' pulling against a tree, and the other 'Work Smart' pulling against a giant rock with help, avoid the error of not working smart!
January 7, 2026
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Work hard or smart – avoid this error

Workplaces reward visible effort over actual results because our brains use the “effort heuristic”—assuming that suffering and long hours signal commitment and value—creating a trap where efficient workers feel pressured to perform busyness rather than focus on outcomes. Instead of working longer hours to signal dedication, demonstrate your worth by […]
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January 5, 2026
career transformation showing the same person in three stages: as a professional doctor in medical scrubs and white coat on the left, in a transitional middle phase blending both identities, and as a rock musician in leather jacket with guitar on the right, illustrating the journey of professional reinvention and multiple possible career identities
January 5, 2026
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Career Transformation Journey & Working Identities

Herminia Ibarra in her book Working Identity argues that career change happens through action, not just analysis, challenging the idea that you must first know what you want before you can act. We build ourselves around our professions. When strangers meet, they exchange not names but occupations first. Your work […]
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January 4, 2026
Ever wonder why hiring feels like a performance? This cartoon on "Why Hiring Is So Hard" perfectly captures the masks both candidates and employers wear!
January 4, 2026
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Why 46% of New Hires Fail: Fix Your Hiring Process

The hiring process is broken because both sides perform false identities instead of revealing reality. 46% of new hires fail within 18 months, costing companies millions, yet interviewers face zero accountability. Employers create fantasy job descriptions and skip onboarding while candidates make life-altering decisions based on curated conversations with strangers. […]
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December 21, 2025
Ever thought about what could happen if you didn't try? The leadership team is frozen by by Artificial Intelligence shows what could be 'The Biggest Talent Management Risks You Never Take'.
December 21, 2025
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The Biggest Risks You Never Take

In talent management, the fear of making wrong AI decisions often paralyzes leaders into inaction. But the real risk isn’t bold action—it’s standing still. While you’re perfecting your AI strategy, your best people are leaving, your competitors are learning, and your organization is falling behind. The biggest talent risks aren’t […]
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