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AI Changes What We Can Produce. Judgment Determines What We Should.
A group of first-year marketing students recently presented an influencer campaign that looked remarkably polished. The influencer was articulate, attractive, completely on brand and…
The Leader Who Makes His or Her Own Job Harder
This is a recycled piece I wrote in 2014. I keep walking into the same problem in different buildings. A senior leader, worn down,…
The COO Search Is the Hardest Search You’ll Run
Here’s what really happens when a COO search goes wrong. I’ve seen it so often that I can recall the pattern from memory. The…
The Smartest People in the Room Are Often the Most Difficult to Lead
There is a problem hidden within every high-performing organization, and it lives precisely where you would least expect it. In your best people. These…
Before You Hire an AI Executive or Director, Answer These Questions
There is a conversation happening in boardrooms and C-suites across the country right now. It sounds something like this: “We need to do something…
Who Owns AI? The Culture Problem Hiding in Plain Sight
In January 2026, the CEO of a Fortune 500 insurance company gathered his senior team to settle a single question: who owns AI? The…
Building Cultures That Attract Top Talent
Creating a workplace culture that attracts top talent is no longer just a nice-to-have; it’s a necessity. In a competitive job market, organizations must…
Creating Engaging Workplaces for Employee Retention
In today’s competitive job market, retaining talented employees is more crucial than ever. Companies are not just competing for customers; they are also vying…
Executive Search Strategies for Leadership Success
In today’s competitive landscape, the right leadership can make or break an organization. As companies strive for growth and innovation, the demand for effective…
First Happiness…Then Success: Why Purpose-Driven Leaders Get the Order Right
By Rob Andrews Most leaders I have known over the past three decades share a common assumption. If they can just hit the number,…