Amidst all the headlines warning that human skills in the workplace are rapidly being replaced by AI, an equal and opposite theme has subtly emerged: that AI is actually making human skills more important than ever. The key descriptor here is the word human. Yes, AI may replace many of the skills once performed by…
On February 4, 2026, I became #7408 in a project that’s been running longer than some people’s careers. I met Rob Lawless—a guy in Philadelphia on a mission to meet 10,000 people, one-on-one, for one hour, one person at a time. He started in 2015. No shortcuts. No “networking events.” Just a recurring vote for…
Picture this: it’s a cross-functional team working under deadline pressure, coming off a tense client interaction, and trying to regain momentum during a project debrief. Things went sideways on the last deliverable. Everyone knows it. Despite that, the conversation has been productive. One team member identified where the handoff between departments broke. Another suggests a…
From Intent to Impact: 3 Things Effective Leaders Do Differently Read More »
We live in a paradoxical world that values alignment yet, at times, seems immensely misaligned. Economic uncertainty, technological advances, and social tension have been shifting more rapidly than ever. Individuals and organizations allocate varying levels of resources and support to achieve and sustain alignment in the current environment. That allocation is driven, in part, by…
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As AI proliferates, humans become more necessary, not less AI is getting better at work that used to define expertise: performing research, analyzing data, drafting content, summarizing insights. Tasks that once took hours now take minutes. In many organizations, that shift is already reshaping roles, workflows, and employee expectations. Everywhere you turn, someone has an…
Shifting the Narrative: Why AI Needs Humans More Than Humans Need AI Read More »
Organizations today have more technology at their fingertips than at any point in history. We can automate workflows, analyze massive datasets in seconds, and roll out new tools with a few clicks of the mouse. But for all the technological advancements we continue to see, tools are only as effective as the humans who use…
The EQ Effect: How Human Skills (Still) Drive Measurable Results Read More »
Tips for navigating organizational change as we head into 2026 As we look back at 2025, one thing we can all agree on is that it was a year filled with change. Between the economy, geopolitical shifts, market uncertainty, and the proliferation of AI, it’s safe to say that every organization felt the effects of…
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When Gallup studied leaders and followers across 52 countries, they uncovered something timeless: no matter the culture or context, people everywhere want the same four things from their leaders: hope, trust, compassion, and stability. These aren’t trends, they’re distinctly human needs. Fast-forward to today’s workplaces, transformed by hybrid models, relentless change, and the rise of…
The Leadership Disconnect: What Followers Need vs. What Leaders Believe They’re Giving Read More »
Think about the best leader you’ve ever worked with. Chances are, what made them stand out wasn’t just their technical skills. It was likely their ability to stay calm under pressure, really listen to others, manage conflict well, and bring out the best in everyone around them. That’s emotional intelligence, or EQ. Emotional intelligence is…
How to Test for EQ: A Complete Guide Read More »
Isabel sat in her office staring at the performance reviews spread across her desk. Budget season at her firm meant layoffs, and even her best teams wouldn’t be spared. When Kelvin, her top-performing manager, came in for his review, she expected to breeze through praise and then move to the hard reality. But instead of…
Why Emotional Intelligence Is the Leadership Skill That Matters Most Now Read More »
