June 28, 2026
A charming illustration of Albert Einstein who received the prize in 1921 at the Nobel Museum.

What No One Told You About The Nobel Prize

Albert Einstein did not get the Nobel Prize for his theory of relativity. The check of $1.2 million for the expires after 12 months. The prize is never given posthumously. Why Gandhi never won the Peace prize. Why Freud did not win ... Full of trivia this piece was first written on October 11-2010. Updated in June 2026
June 17, 2026
Cover of '7 Rules of Power' by Jeffrey Pfeffer, offering insights on leadership and career advancement.

Jeffrey Pfeffer’s 7 Rules of Power: Why Working Hard Isn’t Enough (And What Actually Gets You Promoted)

Power isn't a personality trait reserved for the bold and the loud. It's a skill. A learnable, practiceable, improvable skill. And the people who refuse to learn it don't become more virtuous for it. They just become invisible.
May 14, 2026
A thoughtful moment captured, emphasizing that spending time, not money, is the true recognition people cherish.

Change Fatigue & Fear Drive Engagement in 2026

Employees are no longer asking primarily whether they feel valued or whether they belong. They are asking whether their organization can navigate uncertainty, whether leadership decisions reflect stated values, and whether change will be handled in ways that preserve rather than deplete human capacity.
January 21, 2026
Exciting speakers at Workhuman Live! Meet Michelle Obama for 'A Moderated Conversation', Angela Duckworth (Keynote!), Abhijit Bhaduri, and Dorie Clark - Auto Draft!

Workhuman Live 2026: Identity Before Skills

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 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!

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. […]
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'.

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 […]
November 25, 2025
Cartoon of a man fishing from a dock; colorful fish and a menacing big fish symbolize "The CEO Succession Trap" in leadership challenges.

The CEO Succession Trap

Imagine sitting on a dock, fishing for the perfect catch, unaware of the vibrant ecosystem beneath the surface. This metaphor captures the essence of CEO succession planning, where the stakes are high and the challenges are complex. When a CEO changes, everything shifts—decision-making, culture, and strategy.
November 5, 2025

Redefine High Potential For The AI Era

AI Changes How We Must Judge Talent AI automates repeatable tasks, accelerates problem solving for people who ask sharp questions, and shifts value from solo output to systems others can reuse. That means last year’s rating tells you how well someone fit yesterday’s workflow. Potential now shows up as learning […]