Leadership

Strategies for leading technology teams and organizations with empathy and purpose. Practical approaches to digital transformation that put people first.
03
Jul
Why AI Projects Fail: The Human Factors Analysis

Why AI Projects Fail: The Human Factors Analysis

Most AI implementations fail not because the technology doesn't work, but because organizations treat them as technology projects instead of people projects. This analysis reveals the four human factors that destroy 80% of AI initiatives.
11 min read
21
May
The False Promise of AI Deregulation

The False Promise of AI Deregulation

The House's proposed decade-long ban on state AI regulation creates a dangerous oversight vacuum just when we need thoughtful rules to ensure AI systems serve human needs rather than exploit our vulnerabilities.
3 min read
01
Apr
Conway's Law in the Age of AI: How Communication Shapes Organizations

Conway's Law in the Age of AI: How Communication Shapes Organizations

As AI agents reshape organizational communication patterns, Conway's Law works both ways—our systems mirror our structures, but those systems then reinforce and calcify those same structures, creating a feedback loop that AI will dramatically amplify.
5 min read
17
Feb
Why Stakeholders Push Boundaries (and How to Respond)

Why Stakeholders Push Boundaries (and How to Respond)

From a small-town TV station owner's creative requests to modern enterprise clients, I've learned that ambitious feature asks are often just thinking out loud – the real skill is understanding the underlying need.
3 min read
03
Jan
The Hidden Cost of An Over-Connected Workplace

The Hidden Cost of An Over-Connected Workplace

The tools meant to connect us at work are driving us apart, but research points to a promising path forward through intentional digital workplace design and individual practices.
6 min read
12
Dec
How Teams Build Better Cultures

How Teams Build Better Cultures

3 min read
05
Dec
Education Evolution: Lessons for Tech Leaders from the EdTech Frontier

Education Evolution: Lessons for Tech Leaders from the EdTech Frontier

5 min read
17
Nov
Why You Shouldn't Outsource Brainstorming to AI

Why You Shouldn't Outsource Brainstorming to AI

4 min read
31
Oct
Who Really Benefits from Workplace Technology?

Who Really Benefits from Workplace Technology?

3 min read
16
Oct
Leading the Shift to Customer-Driven Development

Leading the Shift to Customer-Driven Development

4 min read