Why employers, associations, and communities must prepare people, not just adopt technology Artificial intelligence is changing core parts of our world, and the changes are coming fast. Every day, new conversations emerge about AI readiness, workforce transformation,...
The Cliques Never Really Went Away I have been thinking a lot about the “cool kids table” from high school. I did not sit there. The cool kids knew me, but I was not invited to their parties. I was not picked on, and I was not some total outsider either. I...
Why People Matter More Than Ever in an AI-Driven World I have been talking about this topic of Human Interaction (H.I.) for a long time. Not because it was trendy. Not because it was easy to package. Not because it sounded futuristic. I have been talking about Human...
Adam Grant’s new book Vibe is a signal, and meeting planners should pay attention I just saw the announcement for Adam Grant’s upcoming book, Vibe: The Secrets of Strong Connections in a Lonely World, coming October 13, 2026. I’ve admired Dr. Grant for years. He does...
For a long time in America, big companies did more than create jobs and ship products. They were civic institutions. They funded the local arts and education, their executives served on boards, they helped build hospitals, sponsor youth programs, and support the...
Relationship selling is way better than transactional selling, especially in the law firm world where trust and risk matter more than clever pitches. If you are in business development and somebody is already working with one of your competitors, it is hard to unseat...
