AI
Shadow AI Is the New Shadow IT
In a late-2025 survey, 49% of employees admitted using AI tools their company never approved, and the C-suite is the most relaxed about it. Banning it does not remove the demand. It removes your visibility.
Leadership
AI
Your AI Agent Strategy Needs a Control Plane
I had a conversation last week with a CTO who was proud of how fast his team had shipped.
AI
The AI Operating Model
The AI Operating Model
AI
The AI Execution Gap
A few months ago, I was sitting in a meeting with a group of senior leaders when someone asked the question that's become the unofficial mantra of every...
AI
Building the Next Generation, AI-Driven Idea Workforce
In 2015, I wrote Building an Idea-Driven Workforce, inspired by The Idea-Driven Organization by Alan G.
Leadership
Leadership Lessons from My Dad
Growing up, I had a front-row seat to an amazing leadership masterclass, courtesy of my Dad.
Leadership
From Tetrarchs to Teams: The Art of Dividing Power for Success
The Roman Empire, at its zenith, was a behemoth. Spanning vast territories and encompassing diverse cultures, it presented an administrative nightmare.
Leadership
The Self-Correcting Organization: The Key to Thriving in Uncertainty
Given the highly competitive nature of our modern business landscape, highlighted by technological disruption and shifting market demands, an organization's...
AI
Beyond the Hype: Finding the Signal in the GenAI Noise
As a seasoned technology executive I've witnessed firsthand the rise and fall of countless buzzwords and the hype cycles that accompany them...
Leadership
The Five Benefits of Being a Courageous Leader
Over the years, I have come to understand that courage is a vital differentiator for leaders in all industries.
AI
ChatGPT, What's the Difference Between a Leader and a Manager?
For years, one of my favorite interview questions for leadership roles has been, what's the difference between a leader and a manager?
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New Series: Thoughts on Leadership from ChatGPT
Like many, when the OpenAI project released its third iteration of the ChatGPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) tool, I quickly created an account and...