by jill-christensen | Feb 1, 2026 | Business
Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept—it’s here, and employees know it. While leaders often view AI as a productivity booster, many employees see it as a looming threat. Fear of job loss, deskilling, and constant surveillance is quietly shaping...
by jill-christensen | Jan 6, 2026 | Blog, Business
January 5 – Otherwise known as Black Monday. The annual day after the end of the NFL regular season when a slew of losing coaches get fired. This year, a few NFL teams didn’t even wait for the final whistle of the regular season to move on from some key members...
by jill-christensen | Dec 2, 2025 | Blog, Business
When we’re young, saying yes is effortless. It’s instinct. We shoot our hands up first, volunteer without overthinking, and feel that quiet thrill of being chosen. That natural impulse to step forward doesn’t disappear in the people who become leaders — they simply...
by jill-christensen | Nov 3, 2025 | Blog, Business
Recruiters, overwhelmed by tens of thousands of applications, are increasingly turning to AI-powered screening tools to filter candidates long before a human ever sees them.At the same time, applicants are leveraging the same technology to craft flawless cover letters...
by jill-christensen | Sep 1, 2025 | Blog, Business
It’s rare for a CEO’s internal memo to go viral, but that’s what happened when AT&T CEO John Stankey responded to a recent employee engagement survey. Stankey was direct: loyalty is no longer a given.This kind of clarity, though unsettling, is a step toward...
by jill-christensen | Aug 4, 2025 | Blog, Business
Despite her $30 billion net worth, Melinda French Gates said “no” to funding her 22-year-old daughter’s startup: a platform that compares clothing prices from over 40,000 sites to help shoppers find the best deals. Additionally, her famous parents would not let her...
