Rich men have always manipulated society to maximize profits—but something else entirely is happening with today’s billionaires, Noah Hawley argues. He recounts what he saw during his weekend at Jeff Bezos’s Campfire retreat:
That puts decision-making at the center of career readiness in a way we have not fully emphasized before. I believe that the more powerful the tools become, the more important it is that the humans using them know how to decide what actually matters.
AI can produce options, summarize information, and even recommend actions, but it cannot take responsibility for choosing the right path forward in a complex, real-world situation.
Most of the meaningful progress in my career, relationships, and personal development came from the periods that tested me a little more than I expected, and required me to rise to the occasion.
Challenges are not the opposite of growth. They are often the beginning of it.
But challenges tend to expose gaps in our skills, our thinking, our communication, or even our confidence that we didn’t realize were there.
It’s a simple quote, but it reflects something most people only fully understand in hindsight. When things are going smoothly, it is easy to stay in autopilot. We rely on what we already know, avoid risk, and keep things comfortable.
It’s a simple quote, but it reflects something most people only fully understand in hindsight.
When things are going smoothly, it is easy to stay in autopilot. We rely on what we already know, avoid risk, and keep things comfortable.
These moments tell you whether people feel safe enough to bring their full selves to work. Organizations that get this right will have teams that are truly engaged, resilient, and ready to tackle challenges before they become emergencies.
Because connection is measured in moments you didn’t plan. It’s in the honest feedback given without hesitation, the pushback shared in a room where pushback feels risky, and the problems raised before they become crises.
Engagement surveys won’t catch this because people stop giving you the real answers, and by the time problems surface, they’re often bigger than they needed to be.
The work of leadership is about noticing, listening, and creating space for real, sometimes uncomfortable, dialogue.
Teams learn quickly when a leader solves problems instead of listening, and they start holding back, only sharing what’s safe or convenient.
Decisions are often made based on performance alone, with ethical considerations added later, if at all.
The companies that can clearly demonstrate not only that their systems perform well, but that they align with human values, will build more trust and likely see broader adoption over time.
One of the biggest challenges with AI right now isn’t just what it can do, it’s how we decide what it should do.
A lot of organizations are moving quickly to adopt AI, but governance and evaluation frameworks haven’t always kept up.
In @fortune.com - America’s CEOs have become reluctant guardians of democracy - "...the architecture of trust a functioning democracy requires has buckled, and capitalism remains one of the few forces with the reach and the credibility to fill the gap"
fortune.com/2026/04/06/c...
Yesterday, the ProPublica Guild walked off the job in the first strike by a major U.S. newsroom over, at least in part, AI protections.
I spoke with striking journalists and union leaders on the picket line in New York for @niemanlab.org. www.niemanlab.org/2026/04/prop...
By recognizing the unique motivations, perspectives, and career stages of team members, leaders can create environments where resilience becomes a bridge between individual support and collective commitment.
How are you cultivating resilience in your teams through your leadership behaviors?
Recent research highlights how empowering leadership can foster resilience, which in turn strengthens organizational identification, and it turns out that this effect is particularly pronounced among older employees who bring different socioemotional needs and experiences to the workplace.
In a world that often moves too fast, I believe that leadership that combines strength with sensitivity, strategy with humanity, and vision with connection is essential.
Staying curious, continuously learning, and finding your authentic voice are what allow leaders to navigate uncertainty, shape meaningful narratives, and leave a lasting impact on their teams and industries.
A culture that prioritizes listening and inclusion is a culture that drives innovation and sustainable results.
Leadership is changing, and the way we think about it is evolving faster than ever. Today's strong leaders are now measured by their ability to balance performance with empathy, intuition with strategy, and decisiveness with curiosity.
“I never want it to be Geno and Dawn, Geno and this, Geno and that… I’ve tried really, really hard over the years to not make it about that ever again.” That was Geno Auriemma on Thursday. So where was that on Friday? Column from Phoenix:
I believe the Easter weekend is a great opportunity to pause for a second and think about what might need a reset, where there is room to grow, and how you want to move forward.
Wishing everyone a great Easter weekend.
Easter is often seen as a time of renewal, and honestly, it feels like a good reminder for how we should approach work and leadership too. Growth rarely comes easy, and real progress comes from being willing to reset, adjust, and keep moving forward.
Easter is often seen as a time of renewal, and honestly, it feels like a good reminder for how we should approach work and leadership too.
Growth rarely comes easy, and real progress comes from being willing to reset, adjust, and keep moving forward.
The leaders who will stand out will be those who can drive change quickly while also bringing people with them in a way that builds trust, retains talent, and unlocks creativity along the way.
How are you approaching change within your teams right now?
I believe that this realization is going to have a major impact on how organizations think about leadership development and long-term success.
Change management and inclusion are not separate conversations; they are completely intertwined. If people do not feel seen, heard, or supported, they are far less likely to embrace change, no matter how necessary or well-planned it may be.
Every Mardi Gras Day, something extraordinary emerges from the backstreets of New Orleans. It’s a tradition most tourists will never see. This Sunday, 60 Minutes goes inside the elaborate culture of the Mardi Gras Indians, also known as Black Masking Indians. 60Minutes.com
Great to be interviewed by Piar CEO, Tanzeel Sukhera, on the structural tension btw pragmatism and conscience in the C-suite, why the best hunches are also the most dangerous, and why AI has eliminated the very layer of skills most communications programs teach.
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