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Book Smart, Street Smart, and the Machines We Now Work With

Most of us grew up hearing about two kinds of intelligence. Book smarts belong to the person who masters the material, remembers the research, and can explain a concept cleanly on demand. Street smarts belong to the person who reads a situation quickly, notices what is going unsaid, and knows which rules can bend and which will break something if touched. The distinction has endured because it captures something most of us have seen firsthand: knowing a great deal and knowing

Oct 224 min read

Give AI the First Third of Hiring and Keep the Rest for Yourself

Few leadership decisions carry as much weight as a hire, and few have changed as quickly in recent years. Across industries, executives are hiring, preparing to hire, or recovering from a hire that did not work out, and in nearly every case the question of artificial intelligence now surfaces early. Leaders want to know how much of the recruiting process they can responsibly hand to a machine, and the answer becomes clearer when the process is viewed in three distinct phases,

Oct 214 min read

Meet the Forward Deployed Engineer

Many organizations still struggle to translate the promise of artificial intelligence into measurable business results. The technology’s potential has been made clear, but its impact often remains trapped in pilot programs, unintegrated tools, or isolated innovation labs. One emerging solution is the Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE): a hybrid professional who bridges the critical gap between data science and business execution. Rather than working in isolated technical teams,

Nov 6, 20256 min read

The “Brutal Honesty” Era of Talent Acquisition

This week, we’re spotlighting a new trend in recruiting: the emergence of direct, expectation-laden job postings, or what The Wall Street Journal calls the "brutal honesty" era. This shift reflects strategic recalibrations in talent acquisition amid evolving labor market conditions. From Flexibility to Forthrightness In 2022, many employers competed for talent by emphasizing culture, flexibility, and purpose. Today, a growing number of organizations are taking a more candid a

Jul 11, 20253 min read

The Hire That Makes—Or Breaks—Your Client’s Business

As executive coaches, we’re often asked to help leaders think bigger, move faster, and lead better. But there’s one decision that can...

May 30, 20253 min read

Embracing Applied Axiology in Business: Insights from Dr. Randy Ross

In this insight article, we draw upon a conversation from Episode #1169 of the Arete Coach Podcast, featuring Dr. Randy Ross. Renowned for his transformative work in corporate culture and executive coaching, Dr. Ross discusses the profound concept of Applied Axiology, as highlighted in his book "Remarkable." This philosophy places a strong emphasis on the significance of values within business practices and leadership. Through the exploration of creativity, positivity, sustai

Mar 22, 20245 min read

The Big Five Personality Traits Model

Gallup's 2023 report on U.S. workplace engagement reveals a concerning stagnation, with only 33% of employees feeling engaged, resulting in an estimated $1.9 trillion loss in productivity (Harter, 2024). Challenges like unclear expectations and disconnection from organizational missions are prevalent, often attributed to structural changes, increased job responsibilities, and inadequate training for managers in hybrid work setups. This is especially pertinent given the rise o

Jan 25, 20248 min read

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