My latest ramblings
Thinking AI Can Manage Your Career? You're Being Sold a Lie.
Hiring a coach is a valuable investment for those who need structured accountability and expert guidance to overcome procrastination or achieve specific goals. However, it can be an unnecessary expense for self-motivated individuals who are adept at using readily available resources for their own growth.
Is a career coach worth it?
Hiring a coach is a valuable investment for those who need structured accountability and expert guidance to overcome procrastination or achieve specific goals. However, it can be an unnecessary expense for self-motivated individuals who are adept at using readily available resources for their own growth.
A Leader's Script for Giving Difficult Feedback
The most effective method is to use a structured, non-confrontational framework that focuses on a specific, observable behavior, its tangible impact, and a collaborative discussion about next steps, rather than delivering personal criticism.
The promotion went to someone else. Here's your 5-step playbook
Getting passed over for a promotion you wanted feels like a professional gut punch. The immediate temptation is to get angry, get quiet, or get out. All three are strategic mistakes. A setback like this isn't a verdict on your career; it's a critical data point. How you use that data is what matters next. Don't let emotion drive your decision. Run a deliberate playbook instead.
Gen Z isn't the problem. Your leadership style might be
The data is clear: 46% of Gen Z employees report feeling burned out. It's easy to dismiss this as a generational issue, but smart leaders know it's a signal. The old leadership playbook, annual reviews, top-down authority, vague corporate missions, is officially broken.