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The Cage That Leaked: Why the Summer's Two AI Containment Failures By OpenAI and Anthropic Are Not the Same Story
In July 2026, at two of the most capable artificial-intelligence laboratories in the world, a boundary meant to contain their models during internal safety testing failed, and in both cases the models reached real systems on the open internet. It would be easy to file the two events as a single story: two labs, one summer, the same lesson. That reading would be a mistake, and understanding the difference between the two events is the most useful thing an executive can take fr
Aug 47 min read
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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
Jul 176 min read
Beyond the Question: The Research-Based Benefits of Curiosity
Curiosity, often overlooked and underestimated, holds the key to a fulfilling life. In a world that emphasizes happiness as the ultimate goal, we need to recognize that there is more to a meaningful existence than simply being happy. The missing ingredient, according to the research of Dr. Todd B. Kashdan and others, is curiosity. In this article, we explore the hidden benefits of curiosity and how it impacts various aspects of our lives, including meaning and purpose, well-b
Mar 6, 20244 min read
Unlocking the Power of Super Agers in the Workplace
Certain individuals stand out as exceptional assets—Super Agers. Among the many Arete Coach podcasts released this year, Episode #1107,...
Oct 27, 20234 min read
Energy and Fatigue: Their Differences & How Coaches Can Address Them
“Persistent fatigue is a common problem (∼20-45% of U.S. population), with higher prevalence and severity in people with medical...
Feb 10, 20238 min read
Keep It Simple: The Dangers of Goal Overload & How To Avoid It
In a previous release, we discussed how to make more effective and long-lasting resolutions. Today, we explore what research tells us about goal overload and the harm of having too many unfulfilled goals (Strauman, 2002). Researchers from the Academy of Management state in a 2009 article that, “managers and scholars need to conceptualize goal setting as a prescription-strength medication that requires careful dosing, consideration of harmful side effects, and close supervisio
Jan 13, 20238 min read
Hitting the snooze button? Here are 10 evidence-based strategies for increasing energy levels
According to research from Gallup, 17% of the U.S. workforce was “actively disengaged” in their workplace in September 2022. Gallup...
Jan 6, 202311 min read
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