Why I Picked Up This Book I picked up The Orange Frog because I wanted something lighter but still meaningful. Shawn Achor’s work on positive psychology has always resonated with me, especially his research on how happiness fuels performance. This book is a parable, not a manual. But the simplicity is the point: culture isn’tContinue reading “The Orange Frog – by Shawn Achor”
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Escape Room Epiphanies: When Quiet Voices Lead Loud Wins
Locked In, Unlocked Out: Escape Room Epiphany Where Quiet Voices Led Escape room chaos: Our ‘quiet’ teammates became the puzzle masters (personalities flipped). Intensity levels? 2/10 → 9/10 under pressure (brute force met elegant insight). Key lessons from 60 minutes of locked-room frenzy:> Action over perfection: Brute force + fresh eyes; Jump in without knowing everything fully laid out—solutions emerge.>Continue reading “Escape Room Epiphanies: When Quiet Voices Lead Loud Wins”
The Psychology of Leadership – By Sébastien Page
Why I Picked Up This Book I’ve always believed leadership is less about authority and more about psychology – how we think, how we feel, how we influence, and how we show up for others. Sébastien Page’s The Psychology of Leadership felt like a natural extension of the themes I’ve been exploring: alignment, accountability, bias,Continue reading “The Psychology of Leadership – By Sébastien Page”
2025 Reflections: Leading with Empathy in an AI‑Driven World
As we enter 2026, I’ve been reflecting not just on the milestones in AI, but on the deeply human experiences that shaped me as a leader. 2025 challenged me in ways I didn’t anticipate personally, professionally, and emotionally. And yet, those challenges have strengthened my understanding of what empathetic leadership truly requires. 2025 brought the full tapestry of joy amidContinue reading “2025 Reflections: Leading with Empathy in an AI‑Driven World”