Houston we have a culture problem.
Last week, Katy Perry and an all-female crew boarded Blue Origin’s latest suborbital space tourism stunt—er, “launch.” The mission was hyped as a win for women, a celebration of empowerment, and a symbol of progress. But the public reacted with anything but praise. Space is a vacuum. And that’s exactly what this launch felt like: empty and completely disconnected from reality—especially from the real work of feminism or cultural transformation. And let’s talk about what didn’t get headlines. Amanda Nguyen, one of the women on that same flight, is a civil rights activist and actual former NASA intern who left science to become a lawyer after being assaulted—and discovering...
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An Accountability Mindset: The Competitive Edge That Sets You Apart
Guess what—skills and knowledge aren’t enough anymore. In a world where everyone has access to the same information and where technical expertise is...
The General Strike Call for 2028: A New Era for Labor in the U.S.?
Imagine this: It’s May 1, 2028, and across the country, industries grind to a halt. Not just one union, not just one company, but hundreds of...
I Told NBC: Forcing Your Team Back to the Office Won’t Fix Your Culture
As Amazon and Starbucks begin enforcing return-to-office policies, CEOs everywhere are asking if bringing employees back will save their company...
Started At The Bottom Now We’re Here
I’m working on a report that should be released by the end of the year on “CEO Chatter” (working title – if you have a better suggestion, send it to...
The Visibility Obsession: Why It’s Misguided and What CEOs Should Focus On Instead
Let’s talk about a common complaint I hear across companies: “You’re not visible enough.” Someone can be a top performer, hitting all their goals,...
Your business is being held hostage and it’s unacceptable
The port strike isn’t over; it’s on pause for the next few months. And the biggest sticking point which puts your business in danger has yet to be...
Today Might Be The First Day of The End Of The World
As the mother of a seven-year-old, I will remember today. Today is the day that the most powerful woman in AI, Mira Murati, left her post as CTO of...
Are We Getting a Raise Next Year? What to Expect for Salary Increases in 2025
As we near the end of the calendar year, the question on everyone's mind is: will we see salary increases in 2025? With economic uncertainty...
Resilient Economy ‘Feels Very Untrue’ to Many Americans: An Interview with Joshua Rhett Miller
I recently had the opportunity to interview Joshua Rhett Miller, Chief Investigative Reporter at Newsweek, about his cover story, "Resilient Economy...
The “Strongest” Cultures May Actually Be The Weakest
REI, the beloved co-op known for its eco-friendly ethos and outdoor enthusiast culture, is facing a pivotal moment. The company has lost money for...
A Culture for All Generations
Disrupting the way we think about generations to attract, engage, and retain all employees
There’s a real benefit in dismantling the perceptions behind Gen Z or X, or whatever the next trendy label is! Citing extensive academic research from her book, Unfairly Labeled, Jessica provides a refreshingly enlightening and data-driven perspective on how multi-generational organizations can strip away stereotypes and and biases that hinder performance and prevent progress toward a common purpose.
