Traditional hierarchies often give way to cross-functional collaboration. Many of us find ourselves in positions where we’re expected to lead, drive results, or inspire change — without formal authority. If you’re in that spot, know this: you don’t need a title to be influential. Influence is about credibility, trust, and action — not job descriptions….
AI’s Godfathers: From Breakthroughs to a Ban on Superintelligence
Few scientists have shaped modern AI as profoundly as Yoshua Bengio and Geoffrey Hinton. Their research revived neural networks, unlocked deep learning’s breakthrough moment, and set off an economic and cultural wave that now touches every industry. In recent years, however, both have become leading voices for strong guardrails — culminating in their public call…
How Emotions Are a Leadership Asset
If you treat emotions like distractions, you’re missing out on one of your most powerful leadership tools. Emotional intelligence isn’t about being “touchy-feely.” It’s about leveraging emotional data to lead with clarity, resilience, and trust. Leaders who understand their emotions — and those of others — create stronger connections, make better decisions, and navigate challenges…
In the Beginning: Origins, Theories, and Traditions
The story of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas is as deep and complex as the continents themselves. Long before the arrival of Europeans, countless cultures, languages, and societies flourished across the land. Migration theories and genetic findings For well over a century, the dominant academic explanation for how the Americas became inhabited has been…
Reflect, Reconnect & Renew — Observing Mental Health Day 2025
Every year, October 10 marks World Mental Health Day, an opportunity for individuals, communities, organizations, and nations to pause and reflect on mental wellness. In 2025, the day carries added urgency: mental health challenges are as pervasive as ever, and the need for sustained awareness, investment, and collective action remains pressing. In this post, we’ll…
Martha at 21: A Milestone Birthday
Dear Martha, Twenty-one. A number that feels both like a doorway and a compass. As you step through it, I want you to know how deeply proud I am — of your character, your curiosity, your grit, and the way you carry kindness like a light everywhere you go. Watching you grow through childhood, adolescence,…
A Letter to Elle on Her 11th Birthday
My Dearest Elle, Today you turn eleven — one more beautiful year of your life, one more milestone that fills my heart with gratitude and pride. Watching you grow into the amazing person you are becoming has been one of life’s greatest joys. Your smile still lights up every room, your curiosity still leads you…
How Sports Teach Leadership, Resilience, and Innovation
From playground rivalries to world championship glory, sports have long been more than a test of physical prowess — they are powerful arenas of human potential. The field, court, track, or ring becomes a crucible for leadership, a classroom for resilience, and a laboratory for innovation. Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a seasoned fan,…
Executive Authenticity: The Power of Shadow Work in Leadership
Executive leadership requires more than strategic prowess or polished communication —it calls for authenticity. However, for many leaders, authenticity remains an elusive ideal, hidden beneath layers of conditioning, ego, and self-protective behavior. This is where shadow work steps in — not as a spiritual buzzword but as a powerful tool for self-awareness, personal integration, and…
Check Point’s Acquisition of Lakera
In a move aligning with the accelerating pace of AI adoption, Check Point Software Technologies has announced its agreement to acquire Lakera, an AI‑native security company specializing in “agentic AI” applications. This deal aims to strengthen Check Point’s capacity to deliver an “end‑to‑end AI security stack,” extending protection across models, agents, data, and runtime operations….