Why will people still matter in the AI era? The real question isn’t whether people will matter in the AI era. It’s whether most people are asking the wrong question entirely.
Category Archives: Innovation
AI Adoption Isn’t a Technology Problem, It’s a Courage Problem
You’re not unready for AI. You’re stalling. You’re waiting for more certainty, better case studies, clearer ROI models, but what you’re really waiting for is someone else to take the risk first. And every day you wait, someone in your industry is learning what you’re not.
Here’s how businesses should actually approach AI adoption, based on what separates the 5% who succeed from the 95% who fail:
Creativity Doesn’t Need Boredom. It Needs Slack.
Executives keep asking me the same question: if we automate away the boring work, will our people lose their creative edge? I understand the concern. A recent Wall Street Journal article captured it perfectly, arguing that delegating mundane tasks to AI eliminates the very boredom that sparks creativity. Fewer dull moments means fewer breakthroughs.
The Three Human Capabilities AI Can’t Touch (And Why You’ve Probably Stopped Using Them)
AI is impressive. It’s fast, tireless, and increasingly capable. But we’ve gotten sloppy about what it can’t do, and what humans are quietly abandoning.
Is Your Business Ready for AI? 12 Critical Questions Leaders Must Ask
Here’s the uncomfortable truth about AI readiness: Most businesses aren’t asking if they’re ready. They’re asking if they can keep avoiding it.
The Market for Exceptional Is Always Open
Most businesses don’t fail to produce great work because of a lack of talent. They fail because mediocrity is easier to sell. The dominant incentives reward speed over substance, sameness over judgment, efficiency over excellence.
You Don’t Get Innovation From People Who Feel Powerless
A friend called me a few days ago to tell me she had finally quit her job. She’d been miserable for years. She couldn’t stand her boss. She couldn’t stand the environment.