June 16, 2026
Explore the stunning architecture of Zaha Hadid that sparks thoughts on what made her irreplaceable: was it skill, talent, or hunar.

What Makes You Irreplaceable – Skill? Talent? Or HUNAR

There is a word you need to know. It comes from Urdu, Hindi, and Persian. It is spelled h-u-n-a-r. Hunar is pronounced the way it looks. And once you understand what it means, you will never think about your career, your talent, or your own potential in quite the same way again.
May 15, 2026
A large data center on the water, highlighting its significant daily water consumption needs.

India Must Not Let Data Centers Keep Citizens Thirsty

The servers do not get thirsty. The citizens do. And when there is water shortage, the servers will simply move to the next country that forgot to ask the right question first. India, in its rush to become the world’s AI infrastructure hub, is sleepwalking into a water catastrophe that […]
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.
March 18, 2026
Discover how to make money from business book sales with these insightful titles and expert tips.

How to Make $75 M from One Business Book

The real business book ROI comes not from royalties, but from the authority platform it creates. The result: consulting contracts, keynotes, and workbooks and coaching that gets 10-30x your direct book sales. Learn the reframed strategy that turns your manuscript into a revenue-generating asset that compounds for decades.
March 12, 2026
Ever wonder why chefs behave badly? It's all about Skill Distance Bends Power! Behavior Everywhere, even in the kitchen!

Skill Distance Bends Power, Behavior Everywhere

Skill distance can quietly reshape norms inside elite institutions ie a large gap between expert and novice becomes very large, people tolerate behavior they would reject in ordinary settings. When Genius Runs the Kitchen At Noma, René Redzepi built one of the most influential restaurants in the world. Former employees describe […]
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 […]