Happy Friday đź‘‹ ! Let's talk about something you're probably already feeling. The certainty about uncertainty Ask any CxO what's keeping them up at night, and you'll hear the same things: economic volatility, AI disruption, geopolitical chaos. According to The Conference Board's C-Suite Outlook 2026, these are the forces shaping every major decision right now. And how are they responding? By doubling down on productivity, growth, and AI-enabled efficiency gains. Here's why that combination...
19 days ago • 4 min read
Happy Friday 👋 ! The Feeling You Get First? Put It Last. I heard this on a podcast this week and thought it was great advice and wanted to share it. When something unexpected happens—a deal falls through, a project implodes, someone says the thing you didn't want to hear—there's always a first emotion. Anger, maybe. Panic. That gut-punch feeling of "oh no." Here's the move: take that first feeling and mentally move it to the back of the line. It's still there. You're not ignoring it. But...
26 days ago • 4 min read
Happy Friday 👋 ! And Happy 2026! As we kick off the new year, I wish good health, happiness and abundance to you all. Let’s kick things off by ensuring that we have clarity heading into the year. This week, we’re focusing on a simple two-part exercise to help you (and your team) not just survive the whirlwind of change ahead, but actually leverage it to your advantage. Understanding our world around us, the signals we should pay attention to and having a concise list of goals is the basis for...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Happy Friday 👋 ! As we wind down the year and the pace around us slows (even if just slightly), I hope you give yourself a gift: a chance to pause. The holiday season isn’t just about checking out. It’s a great opportunity to check in. Whether you’ve had a year of breakthroughs, burnouts, or something in between, this is the ideal time to rest, reflect, and re-energize so that you can walk into 2026 not just ready for change, but aligned, grounded, and clear on who you want to be in it. Here...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Happy Friday 👋 ! It's that time of year—every consulting firm and thought leader are rolling out their 2026 predictions. Mine? It's going to be even faster and messier than 2025. But before we sprint into whatever's next, let's take a pause and actually finish this year properly. I've been thinking about this through the lens of our Adaptability Quotient (AQ) framework. I'm inviting you to do the same. Scan the list below and pick a few that are calling your name right now. AQai Model of...
2 months ago • 3 min read
Happy Friday 👋 ! How important do you think resilience is for leaders at work today? For Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI, it’s a critical skill and one that he looks for when bringing new people on to his team. He says:“What I'm listening for in interviews isn't stories about toughing it out and staying to your pre-determined course no matter what. Tell me about when you had to summon the courage to pivot. When you had to try a different door to get to your goal.” “The most resilient...
2 months ago • 4 min read
Happy Friday đź‘‹ ! The holiday season is in the air as is that final sprint to the end of the year. Finishing up projects, searching for year end revenue, and planning for an even bigger, faster and perhaps more uncertainty in 2026. One theme has echoed everywhere: things at work are changing fast. I am also hearing and seeing that many are still working through their days and weeks the same as they did in the past. This is a đźš© red flag đźš© for me. And then a business partner, Dr. Michelle Kaplan...
3 months ago • 3 min read
Happy Friday 👋 ! This week, I attended an AI class on Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)—being called the next evolution of search in the age of AI. When someone asked about the most effective GEO strategies, the answer surprised the room: "No one knows. It's all so new. Keep experimenting, because what works today might not work tomorrow." Photo Credit: Hello Operator The big takeaway? Everything is evolving daily, and the key isn't finding a single "right" answer. It's about having a...
3 months ago • 4 min read
Happy Friday 👋 ! If you feel like the floor is shifting below you right now, you’re not alone. November is that crazy busy paradoxical moment for leaders and teams: ➡️ You’re racing to finish 2025: closing projects, hitting targets, getting revenue in the door.➡️ And you’re simultaneously planning 2026: new goals, new strategies, new bets. It’s business planning in a world that not only refuses to sit still but is changing faster that we can keep up. 🌉 Welcome to Liminality Daniel Goleman —...
3 months ago • 4 min read