We don’t remember stories for how they start.We remember them for how they change. The quiet pivot. The impossible choice. The moment someone decides that what’s next matters more than what’s been. It’s transformation and it doesn’t happen by accident.It happens because someone—often reluctantly, sometimes painfully—decides that things can’t stay the way they are. They choose to be accountable and … Read More
Adaptive Leadership in Complex Environments: Lessons from the Three Block War and Clausewitz
Most leaders have a preferred leadership style—an approach that feels natural, proven, and familiar. But in complex environments, where situations are unpredictable and context constantly shifts, relying on a single style can undermine the very effectiveness adaptive leadership requires. That comfort can quickly become a liability. The challenge is, people often default to familiar behaviors without even realizing it. In … Read More
How to Make Better Decisions Under Uncertainty: A Simple Guide to Bayesian Thinking
When facing a big choice — a product bet, a hiring call, or even a career defining decision — our instinct is to gather more information. We tell ourselves: “We just need one more data point. Then we’ll know for sure.” But in complex environments, certainty is a mirage. The variables are too dynamic, the contexts too fluid. And by … Read More
What Milgram’s Experiment Tells Us About Remote Work Culture
The debate around remote versus on-site work has often focused on productivity, flexibility, and culture. But beneath all the surface-level arguments is a more subtle — and more human — concern: How does physical distance affect our sense of responsibility, empathy, and connection to others? To answer that, it’s worth turning to one of psychology’s most unsettling studies: Stanley Milgram’s … Read More
Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt (FUD): Why Smart People Make Bad Decisions
Most bad decisions don’t come from stupidity.They come from fear.Not the kind that screams — the kind that whispers. We often assume that poor decisions come from a lack of intelligence, experience, or even willpower. But in reality, the root cause is far more emotional than logical. It’s not about knowing less — it’s about feeling less certain. And when … Read More
The Emotional Intelligence Crisis Behind Today’s Biggest Leadership Meltdowns
Emotional intelligence isn’t a bonus skill for “nice” people. It’s a core competency for leading humans — especially when the stakes are high. In today’s hyper-connected, transparency-demanding world, the way leaders show up in moments of pressure isn’t just seen internally — it’s broadcast, shared, dissected, and remembered. One poorly handled layoff, tone-deaf statement, or dismissive email can ignite a … Read More