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Thinking & Perspectives

Commentary on leadership, organizational dynamics, and the people decisions that shape how companies succeed — or don't.

Culture
May 2026
You Don’t Have to Be Best Friends to Work Well Together

Employees do not have to like each other to work effectively together. They do, however, need to communicate respectfully, address concerns directly, and stay focused on the collective goal instead of personal frustrations.

Strategy
April 2026
AI in HR: A Powerful Tool, Not a Replacement

AI can absolutely be one of the most powerful tools available to HR professionals today. But power without guardrails is simply liability dressed up as innovation.

Succession
April 2026
Succession Planning Is the Thing Everyone Agrees Matters… Until They Actually Have to Do It

But here’s the reality: every role is replaceable - EVERY.SINGLE.ROLE. The question is whether the organization is prepared for that, or surprised by it.

Leadership
April 2026
The Cost of Avoidance: When Organizations Fail to Manage Problematic Leaders

Avoiding a problematic leader does not reduce risk. It shifts it. It shifts it onto employees. It shifts it onto teams. It shifts it into the culture. And eventually, it comes back to the business. What starts as a people issue becomes a retention issue, a productivity issue, a reputational issue, and often a legal and financial one.

Organizational Design
March 2026
Most Leadership Problems Are Actually Structure Problems

One of the most expensive mistakes organizations make is building unclear systems, watching good people struggle inside them, and concluding the problem is the people.