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How Leaders Will Use AI as a Strategic Peer in 2026

For the past few years, we’ve treated AI like a high-speed encyclopedia or a glorified intern, useful for answering questions, drafting emails, or summarizing long PDFs. We called it "Prompt Engineering," but in reality, it was just a more sophisticated form of Q&A. In 2026, we predict the end of the 'Ask and Receive' era. Forward-thinking leaders will move beyond AI as a high-speed utility and will instead engage it as a strategic adversary. This shift is a direct response t

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Rethink the Org Chart: Designing for an AI-Driven Future of Work

We’re standing at the threshold of a radical reimagination of work. As artificial intelligence continues its rapid evolution, the traditional org chart—a rigid hierarchy designed for the industrial age—is giving way to a more fluid, dynamic structure.

Apr 10, 20257 min read

The Art and Science of Prompting: How Evidence-Based AI Use Meets Creative Frontier Prompt Craft

AI is reshaping how we work, think, and create — but exceptional results don’t come from guesswork. They come from how you ask . In a...

Apr 10, 20254 min read

The Playbook for Auditing AI Opportunities (Q2 2025 Edition)

AI is no longer just a buzzword—it’s a competitive advantage. Knowing where to start can be overwhelming, especially with the rapid...

Apr 4, 20256 min read

The Hidden Risk in Your AI Rollout: Not All Models Are Safe for Business

If you’re a CEO thinking about where to bring AI into your business — sales, operations, R&D, or customer service — here’s the part you...

Apr 1, 20253 min read

Introducing GPT-4o: The Next Evolution in AI-Powered Image Generation

This week, OpenAI launched GPT-4o Image Generation —their most advanced image generator yet, seamlessly integrated into GPT-4o. This...

Mar 28, 20255 min read

The Prompt Safari: Journey Through the Art of Elite Prompting

What happens when a prompt isn’t just a request—but a map, a compass, and a vision? Our ability to express intent—clearly, creatively,...

Mar 25, 20254 min read

How AI-Driven Peer Group Coaching Empowers Executive Success

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is fundamentally reshaping leadership development by offering innovative tools that enhance decision-making,...

Mar 21, 20258 min read

The Power of Curating Your Ideal Peer Group—Beyond Time, Space, and Reality

In a recent episode of the Arete Coach Podcast, guest host Larry Cassidy asked me a question that has stayed with me long after our...

Mar 19, 20255 min read

Manus AI: The Dawn of Autonomous Agents and What It Means for Business

Manus AI is a recently launched artificial intelligence system developed by a Chinese startup called Monica (a subsidiary of Butterfly...

Mar 13, 20259 min read

Exploring AI for Everyday Work: A Live Research Demonstration

With The AI Whisperer 2nd Edition continually hitting bestseller status in recent weeks, one thing is clear: business leaders and...

Mar 11, 20254 min read

Navigating Choppy Waters: A CEO’s Guide to Staying Agile and Resilient

If you’ve been paying attention to the economy over the past few weeks, you’ve likely felt the shift. The waters are getting choppier. While

Mar 6, 20254 min read

The New Math of AI in Accounting: Time is No Longer Money

For decades, the equation in accounting was simple: billable hours = revenue. But AI is rewriting that formula at an astonishing pace. I...

Feb 26, 20252 min read

Mastering AI for Strategic Thinking Through Iterative Prompting

Recent research from Reuters indicates that approximately 50% of the online population in Argentina, Denmark, France, Japan, the UK, and...

Feb 21, 20255 min read

The AI Economy Revealed: What Anthropic's Economic Index Signals for Business Leaders

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a speculative discussion; it’s a tangible force shaping industries and redefining...

Feb 13, 20254 min read

A Whisper Turned Into a Roar: A Call to Lead with Goodness and Courage

This week, a song was released: One in Us . Not just any song, but a movement in melody—a call to unity, to service, to courage. One in...

Feb 12, 20253 min read

ChatGPT vs. Microsoft Copilot—Which AI Assistant is Right for Your Business?

The AI revolution is transforming how we work, with a growing number of powerful large language models (LLMs) emerging, including...

Feb 6, 20253 min read

DeepSeek: A Powerful AI with a Potential Dark Side? IT Managers, Read This Before You Dive In

“What If DeepSeek, Unmasked, Is Darth Sith?” That was my question in a recent (@SevSorensen) X post, alongside a surreal image of a...

Feb 5, 20254 min read

AI and Copyright: What Every Creator Needs to Know About the U.S. Copyright Office’s Latest Decision

This article was created by Severin Sorensen, drawing insights from the U.S. Copyright Office Report on AI and Copyright, analysis by...

Jan 31, 20253 min read

What if Excellence Wasn’t Pushed—But Pulled From Within?

This article, authored by executive coaches Severin Sorensen ★ and Ben Griffin emerges from our professional and intellectual...

Jan 29, 20254 min read

Hello, Operator: What To Know About Open AI’s Newest Release

In recent weeks, Agentic AI has taken center stage in our AI-related discussions. This concept has gained even more relevance with...

Jan 24, 20255 min read

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