The AI Scapegoat: Is Technology Taking Jobs, or Just Fixing Corporate Bloat? The headlines are relentless: "AI is replacing workers." With major companies like Goop recently announcing significant layoffs (they reportedly laid off 18% of their workforce back in 2024 and 20 more people in 2026 to pivot to AI), the narrative…
The Friction of Growth: Solving Organizational Execution Decay Organizational execution breakdown often occurs in well-run companies as they grow, and it is rarely obvious at first because, on paper, everything still looks organized. Instead of clear failure, the breakdown manifests as a slowing down of the entire operation. Decisions take…
Is Your AI Investment Creating Impact or Just Activity? The Illusion of Progress Your AI spend is currently a tax on your efficiency, not a driver of it. While boards celebrate the scale of their AI investment, the uncomfortable truth is that for most enterprises, the needle hasn’t moved. There…
Emotional intelligence (EI) is essential for fostering effective, cohesive, and resilient teams. By understanding and developing the key components of EI—self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills—teams can enhance communication, resolve conflicts more effectively, and build stronger relationships. High levels of EI within teams lead to increased collaboration, innovation, and…
Trust Is the New Currency: Principles for Building Trust Introduction: Trust has become an invaluable currency in today's fast-paced and interconnected business world. As an executive coach, I have witnessed the transformative power of trust in organizations and individuals. This blog post will explore two fundamental principles that contribute to…
A diverse and inclusive workplace is one where all employees feel valued and respected, regardless of their differences. This includes employees with disabilities. There are many benefits to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. For one, it can lead to increased innovation. When employees from different backgrounds and with different…
As a coach, your primary goal is to help individuals or teams achieve their desired outcomes. However, this can be a complex process, requiring a deep understanding of the problem at hand, innovative thinking, and effective problem-solving skills. One approach that can help you navigate this complexity is to apply…
Remember that we started this conversation in January with my Plan-Execute-Measure system - well, last week was the final week of execution. And I know that because my calendar has reminders. I spent last week reviewing the results and activities. This quarter was an exceedingly tough one where three family…
“Positive culture is a vital aspect of running a business–more than 50% of executives say corporate culture influences productivity, creativity, profitability, firm value, and growth rates. These corporate culture statistics outline how important culture is in attracting, retaining, and satisfying employees.” - https://bonfyreapp.com/blog/8-stats-building-a-corporate-culture Currently, the new struggle is finding ways…
Have you had the feeling of being so overwhelmed at work that your well-being, sleep, and energy levels are impacted? I find that the answer to this issue is to implement a 3-step plan. I follow this plan each year. Step 1: Forget balance, make the right commitments. So…