Author: perselgroup

Your First Week After a Layoff – Feel the Truth

One week in. How are you feeling? A few of you pushed back on my 48-hour timeline approach to job search after a layoff, and honestly? Good. You should push back when something doesn’t feel right. Layoffs are brutal, and everyone processes trauma differently. Some of you might still be in shock. Others might be […]

Part 2: Three Types of Translator Executives for AI Transformation

As organizations rush to harness the power of artificial intelligence, a new breed of leader is emerging: the translator executive. These leaders bridge the gap between technical possibility and business reality, shaping the trajectory of AI Transformation and adoption. Not all translator executives are the same; their effectiveness depends on organizational maturity, industry context, and […]

Part 1 – The Hidden Leadership Gap Killing 70% of AI Transformations

S&P Global Market Intelligence reports that 42% of companies are expected to abandon their AI initiatives in 2025, more than double the 17% failure rate from 2024. While companies pour billions into AI, cybersecurity, and quantum technologies, they’re missing the most critical component: leaders who can actually make these investments successful. This leadership gap represents […]

Introducing: AI’s New Power Brokers – The Translator Executive Series

Starting this Monday, I’m launching an 8-week exploration of the most critical and misunderstood role in AI transformation: the Translator Executive. Understanding the Role of the Translator Executive 42% of companies will abandon their AI projects in 2025, more than doubling from last year’s 17% failure rate. The problem isn’t the technology. It’s that organizations […]

disrespect

Disrespect: The Silent Epidemic Ruining Reputations Email Are you overwhelmed with email? You’re not alone.Too many tabs. Too many threads. Too many people asking for “just 15 minutes.” And somewhere in that flood, it became… Normal to ignore it. Ignorance is not bliss. We convinced ourselves it’s okay. That we’re too busy. That people will […]

Level Up Like a Legend: Coaching Gives You a Career Momentum Boost

You’re making moves. But career momentum? That’s different. Momentum is acceleration in the right direction. Career coaching helps you work smarter, faster, and with more purposeWhen the right opportunities hit, you’re already moving at full speed. And then it hits:Someone’s gunning for your promotion.Worse? Layoff rumors.Meanwhile, your resume’s gathering dust and you can’t even remember […]

Insider Secrets to the Unspoken Hiring Process

Have you tapped your network today, this week, this month as you’re wondering about the recruitment and hiring process for that fantastic position you want? We’re witnessing a fascinating disconnect in today’s hiring process landscape: a system under pressure where both sides are struggling to connect. It’s time to understand the unspoken realities and build […]

Thawing The Hiring Ice Age

Part 1: How to Melt the Freeze The Headlines Say the Job Market is Strong. So Why Does it Feel Impossible to Connect? Imagine prehistoric creatures huddled around a small fire, surrounded by a vast landscape of frozen opportunities. That’s today’s job market—for both candidates AND hiring teams. The official reports claim it’s warm outside. […]

AI Leadership Trends 2025

blog post The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into modern business operations marks a defining moment in organizational leadership. Leaders face technological advances and a fundamental shift in how organizations operate, make decisions, and create value. Understanding and effectively implementing these emerging AI Leadership Trends will determine which organizations thrive in the era of intelligent […]

The Sales Leadership Gap

What’s It Costing your Organization? Imagine a ship navigating stormy seas with a broken compass. Each misstep pulls the crew farther from their destination, wasting valuable time, resources, and morale. In AI and technology, where innovation and adaptability define success, sales leadership serves as the critical compass. When leadership falters, organizations drift into risky waters, […]