June 5, 2025
Thomas Edison welcoming his guests

Tech is Adapted at the Speed of Trust

The gaslit streets of Manhattan shivered with anticipation on that frostbitten New Year’s Eve in 1879. Inside Menlo Park’s laboratory, Thomas Edison prepared his moment. A dozen investors, wrapped in fur coats and quiet scepticism, ascended a creaking staircase into darkness. Their gold pocket watches glinted as the door shut […]
May 30, 2025
Doctor Patient Healthcare

Healthcare Shows What Matters Most: Trust Matters More Than Technology

The Human Side of AI in Healthcare: Why Trust Matters More Than Technology Imagine this... You’re not feeling well. You go online to book a doctor’s appointment and the first available slot is 59 days away. Nearly two months. Now imagine if an AI tool could look at your symptoms, […]
May 28, 2025
Sovereign AI

Sovereign AI: Why Control Over Culture Matters to Every Nation

Countries once competed to control oil, now they’re racing to build and control their own AI. It is their only chance to control their culture. Because AI isn’t just about tech or gadgets. It’s about culture, values, and control over what people see and believe. Imagine if your entire country […]
May 22, 2025
GenZ trends predict an economic slowdown

What Low-Rise Jeans and Shorter Vacations Can Teach Us About the Economy

This is part 1 of a 2 part series. Part 1 shows that there’s uncertainty in the market. Part 2 will speak of how to negotiate “final and no further discussions warranted” offers. Recession indicators show up in trends Sometimes, they show up in shopping carts, travel plans, and what’s […]
May 21, 2025
AI in learning and Development

Book Review: Applying AI in L&D by Josh Cavalier

Using AI in L&D For Performance Enablement Applying AI in L&D is a clear and practical guide that helps Learning & Development professionals harness artificial intelligence to improve learning outcomes. Josh Cavalier repositions L&D from course delivery to performance enablement, showing how AI can be used to personalize, measure, and […]
May 20, 2025
Sketchnote_Entry Level Jobs gone

The Disappearing First Job: Why Entry-Level Roles Are Vanishing — And How Gen Z Can Stay Ahead

AI has occupied the first floor of the building Across industries and continents, the first floor of careers is quietly disappearing. For decades, entry-level jobs were the first step on the ladder to success. They offered on-the-job learning, mentoring, and space to make beginner mistakes. But today, that bottom rung […]
May 18, 2025
Sketchnote_Gen AI Improves Productivity and Lowers Intrinsic Motivation

The Hidden Cost of Gen AI at Work: Losing Motivation

Gen AI Can Boost Your Game—But Don’t Let It Steal the Joy of Playing Read the research published in Harvard Business Review – dt May 15-2025 Think of a tennis player with a world-class coach whispering strategies through an earpiece. The player performs better, anticipates the opponent’s next move, and […]
May 18, 2025
Multigenerational Workforce

The One Habit that Will Keep You Relevant — No Matter Your Age

Where do you see yourself five years from now? It’s a confronting question. Especially in a world where AI writes emails, robots manage warehouses, and quantum computing is just around the corner. But there’s good news too. As I said in the recent Times of India feature on the jobs […]