Clicks are dying, and with them provenance, nuance, and the economics of ideas. AI digests and social updates reward skim over substance, shrinking attention to ringtone length while starving original work. I argue for friction, attribution, and long-form habits, treating summaries as aperitifs, not
In their fear of missing the AI bandwagon, many boards are blindly investing in tech they barely understand—driven more by hype than strategy. Mimicry, not discernment, has become the default. The result? Strategic incoherence, wasted billions, and millions of people thrown unnecessarily out of work
Shared language enables teams to align, decide, and act with clarity. Without it, confusion deepens and performance falters. Executive coaching insights and the lived experience of Mayan migrants reveal how ethical speech—noble rather than base—can transform organisational life. Language doesn’t jus
When corporate messaging detaches from operational truth, it becomes performative and ethically brittle. Leaders risk symbolic overreach, middle managers amplify unreality, and organisational silence sets in. The application of ethics and discernment offers a way to tether narrative to fact, reward
The Monty Hall paradox reveals a deeper truth about management: sticking with a failing strategy isn't brave—it's bad judgment. When new information changes the odds, smart leaders pivot. Whether it's dodging the sunk-cost fallacy or resisting the fear of looking inconsistent, knowing when to switch
Advances in LLMs show promise, but token bias undermines their logical reliability. Small input shifts can distort outputs, posing risks in fields like medicine, law, and policy. Their dependence on pattern recognition over true reasoning demands closer scrutiny and better design.
Inclusive leadership goes beyond traditional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategies by fostering environments where diverse employees feel valued and empowered. Rooted in classical wisdom it emphasises empathy, ethical behaviour,
Effective decision-making in a leadership context involves balancing rational analysis, intuition, and moral judgment. Leaders must navigate uncertainty, integrate ethical considerations, and foster collective input while avoiding groupthink. Accountability and
The ability to critically think through problems is invaluable yet challenging to master. Effective thinking saves time, reduces mistakes, and fosters innovation, but it's not a fixed skill.
