Building Resilience
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The Invisible Threads That Weave Through Our Careers
Pay It Forward.
The New Career Game: Building Value Wherever You Go
While AT&T’s John Stankey tells employees that workplace loyalty is dead, millions of workers are doing the opposite: job-hugging or clinging to their jobs like never before. I mean, can you blame anyone? According to the Eagle Hill Retention Index, most employees now plan to stay put for the next six months, with their sense […]
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 […]
How to Win Interviews Like Tennis Matches
The Interview Behind the Interview A brilliant CTO with 15 years of experience walked into a board room last month. She’d led three digital transformations and built teams that delivered $100M+ outcomes. She bombed. Why? Because she was playing “not to lose” instead of playing to win. When they asked, “Tell me about yourself,” she […]
AI’s New Power Brokers: The Translator Executive
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. The result? A 70% failure rate for technology transformations with escalating skills shortages across every emerging tech sector. Over the next eight weeks, I’ll introduce you to a new category of […]
Overqualified? No, just over 40 and the right fit.
Let’s Be Honest About “Overqualified” On you interviewing adventures, ever hear any of these? This might be a step back. We want someone hungry. We’re concerned about your comp. We don’t want you to get bored. We’re looking for someone more junior. Whether they say it directly or dress it up, what it usually means […]
