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 13, 2026
The real reason people hate returning to the office? Because we turned offices into places where work happens. And work, it turns out, is the worst place for breakthroughs.
May 7, 2026
MicroStimuli argues that human decisions are made in milliseconds by non-conscious processes. The entire tradition of trying to change behavior through awareness, information, and rational persuasion is therefore fundamentally broken.
April 2, 2026
kids don’t play to pass time—they play to build capability. Fun is not the goal. Growth is. The joy is a byproduct of getting better.
March 28, 2026
Every story ever told — from ancient myths to modern blockbusters — follows one of seven basic plot structures that tap into universal human emotions and desires. Understanding these narrative frameworks, story archetypes, and plot patterns can transform how you communicate, sell, and lead. Before you start reading, make a list of ten movies […]
March 18, 2026
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
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 […]
February 16, 2026
Emerging economies own unique problem domains where their talent can lead globally. They can build world-class implementation expertise rather than only consuming technology. Rapid talent ecosystem development is achievable at modest GDP investments. It is possible to leapfrog to advanced applications rather than rebuild legacy systems. They have the talent pool to do just that.
January 18, 2026
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. […]