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What New Research Reveals about Sustaining Cognitive Performance Past 60
Most executives treat exercise and diet as variables they will optimize later, once the quarter closes or the deal clears. A major clinical trial published last year suggests that the “later” instinct carries a measurable cost, and that the fix is far more specific than the general advice to “eat well and move more” that fills most wellness content aimed at leaders. The study is the U.S. POINTER trial, a two-year, five-site randomized controlled trial run by the Alzheimer’s A
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Is Your Client's Leadership Operating System Outdated?
In tech, an outdated operating system isn’t just an inconvenience—it’s a liability. It slows performance, limits compatibility, and makes...
May 9, 20253 min read
Penny-Wise, Pound-Foolish: The Oldest Warning for the Newest Technologies
"The sting of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten." – Attributed to John Ruskin, Benjamin Franklin,...
May 7, 20255 min read
Redesigning Workflows with AI: From 100 Steps to 10
If you're a CEO or team lead, you've probably encountered this: a process that was supposed to take a day takes two weeks. A simple...
May 2, 20258 min read
From Insight to Influence: 8 Ways Leaders Can Leverage AI to Visualize, Prototype, and Persuade
As generative AI continues to evolve, the way leaders think, communicate, and inspire is evolving with it. This article introduces eight...
Apr 23, 20252 min read
The AI-Literate Leader: What Every CEO Needs to Know (and Say) About AI in the Boardroom
For CEOs, AI is not just a tool; it’s a strategic concern. Investors, employees, and customers are asking tough questions: How is your company leveraging AI? Are you mitigating ethical risks? What’s your data strategy? In this era, CEOs must be more than curious bystanders. They must be AI-literate leaders—fluent navigators who understand the strategic, ethical, and cultural dimensions of artificial intelligence.
Apr 18, 20257 min read
A Crash Course in Terrible Prompts, Strategic Clarity, and Executive Survival
A March 2025 survey by Dataiku revealed that 74% of public company CEOs fear losing their jobs within two years if they fail to deliver meaningful AI-driven gains. Let that sink in and ask yourself: Why only public company CEOs? In reality, no organization is exempt—and at the speed AI is transforming markets, some companies won’t last two years to figure it out.
Apr 18, 20252 min read
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 11, 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 11, 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 2, 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 26, 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 12, 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
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