May 29, 2026
Our talent systems were designed for a world of abundant talent. Talent is routinely discarded after use. Retain, Retrain, Return and Reimagine are the four pillars of the circular economy.
May 11, 2026
Why winning companies spend 5X more on people than AI. Learn the leadership playbook 88% of organizations miss in 2026. Think of organizations today like a smartphone. A few years ago, having the latest apps was nice to have. Today? If your phone doesn’t work with AI, you’re essentially carrying […]
March 9, 2026
Many activities that create meaning are not particularly pleasant in the moment. Raising children, building institutions, caring for aging parents, pursuing difficult goals, or standing up for a cause often involve stress and sacrifice. Yet when people look back on their lives, those are the moments they consider most worthwhile.
February 26, 2026
AI is a rearview mirror—it only knows what has already happened. You are the windshield. In the AI economy, your uniqueness matters. Here are 10 assets for your resume that show your uniqueness.
February 15, 2026
Any job performed on a screen is at immediate risk. This is not “automation of labor” but “automation of thought” says Matt Shumer, whose essay is breaking the internet. Matt Shumer’s essay, Something Big Is Happening has become a definitive “wake-up call” for the global workforce. Shumer, an AI founder […]
January 21, 2026
I am speaking on “Using Behavioral Science to Redesign Talent Management for the AI Economy”. The industrial economy valued interchangeability of talent as a way to run assembly lines. Using that mindset to operate in the AI Economy is the reason why workplaces are struggling. Your AI strategy is accidentally […]
January 12, 2026
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.
January 12, 2026
liberal arts graduates might be the last ones standing when AI takes over—and the gig workers training their robot replacements could be teaching us the most important career lesson of all.
January 7, 2026
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 […]