Latest Thinking
29
Jan
The Inner Game Methodology: Unlocking Natural Performance at Work
The Inner Game methodology, pioneered by W. Timothy Gallwey, originated in his seminal 1974 book The Inner Game of Tennis
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27
Jan
Why Attention, Not Learning, Is the Real Constraint at Work
Most improvement efforts assume the same thing:
that people need to learn more.
↛ So we build courses.
↛ We schedule workshops.
3 min read
26
Jan
AI and Marketing Performance
AI expands potential.
But potential doesn’t become performance on its own.
What determines whether AI actually improves outcomes isn’t the tool—it’s the amount of interference surrounding the work.
2 min read
22
Jan
Why Resilience Was Built for a Different Kind of Work
“Be resilient” has become a standard message at work.
Keep your head down. Stay flexible. Don’t get thrown. Figure
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17
Jan
A CEO Said the Quiet Part Out Loud
Why this memo matters (even if you don’t work at AT&T)
In a recent memo responding to
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13
Jan
5 Ways Managers Support Learning Without Formal L&D
Many teams operate without a formal L&D function. This post outlines five practical ways managers support learning directly inside day-to-day work.
2 min read
12
Jan
The Reality of New Leader Onboarding
New leaders don’t step into a blank slate. They inherit a team climate—clarity, trust, pressure, and energy—that’s already shaping performance, even if the numbers look stable.
3 min read
09
Jan
The AI Shift That Puts Learning Back Inside the Work
AI didn’t make learning less important. It made where learning happens unavoidable.
2 min read
03
Jan
Team Climate is a Measurable Performance Driver
Korn Ferry research reports that team climate accounted for up to 31% of the variation in team-level engagement. Teams with
2 min read
02
Jan
Execution in 2026. Accountability and feedback are the real reset.
Execution improves when accountability is something people can safely carry—and feedback flows fast enough to guide real adjustment.
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