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The 2026 Mid-Year Economic Outlook
Six months ago, I published a ranked matrix of the ten issues most likely to shape the business environment in 2026. This mid-year update recalibrates that ranking against hard data: the IMF's April World Economic Outlook, the April CPI release, current markets, and post-SCOTUS tariff reality. The numbers have moved. More importantly, the pattern beneath them has sharpened. Let me give you the headline figures, then tell you what they actually mean for how you run your organi
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Voice-First Productivity: The 3x Advantage for Executives
With a single behavioral shift—speaking instead of typing—knowledge workers can unlock 3x productivity gains and fundamentally reshape...
Jul 16, 20253 min read
The New Operating Model: Why CEOs Must Adopt Algorithmic Thinking
For decades, businesses were modeled like machines: linear, process-driven, and built to run with mechanical precision. But in today’s...
Jun 13, 20254 min read
Picasso, AI, and the End of the Billable Hour
“Wait, you used AI for that? Shouldn’t this cost less?” If you’re building, prompting, or advising in the AI space, you’ve likely heard...
May 28, 20255 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
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
Hiring for Mindset Over Skill Set
The traditional approach to hiring—focusing primarily on a candidate’s skill set—has become increasingly obsolete. As CEOs and business...
Jul 31, 20245 min read
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