When I first stepped into leadership, I thought that if I were clear enough, supportive enough, and gave my team all the right tools, things would…work. No drama, no confusion, just a well-oiled machine moving toward shared goals.

You can probably guess how that turned out.

The reality? Issues ...

AI has given us incredible tools—capable of generating text, images, audio, and even entire videos that feel real. But with great power comes an even more significant problem: authenticity is under attack.

This blog post is my contribution to LinkedIn's 2025 prediction initiative. The biggest ch...

To become or not to become a manager?

You've been working hard, showing up, delivering results, and now—it's happening. You just got offered a promotion! At first, it feels exhilarating. Recognition. A step up. But before you know it, something shifts inside you. The excitement fades, replace...

It's February 3rd. How are those New Year's resolutions holding up?

If you're like most people, the answer is probably: not great.

You started the year pumped up, determined to finally make that big change—hit the gym five times a week, wake up at 5 AM, eat clean, meditate daily, crush your...

Congratulations! You've been promoted to a managerial role. The excitement is palpable, but if you're like most new managers, there's also a nagging question in the back of your mind: What now? You've entered uncharted waters, and the skills that made you successful as an individual contributor w...

Audience? What audience?

Well, yes! As a new manager, presenting your ideas, plans, and outcomes becomes an integral part of your role. With the promotion comes your new audience; whether addressing your team, the management board, business partners, or clients, your ability to communicate effe...

Do you find yourself dreading tough conversations? It could be a difficult discussion with a team member, addressing underperformance, or giving constructive feedback. The stress builds before you even begin, leading to avoidance, procrastination, and hope that the issue will somehow resolve itse...

I was asked this question recently: "What's the point of climbing the corporate ladder if we, as managers, are going to be replaced by AI in a few years?"

Hmmm…you're right; we're doomed, game over!

Actually, it's not. But, with all the buzz around AI right now—including AI CEOs like Poland'...

W-hat?! 

Becoming a new manager is one of the most challenging and nerve-wracking moments in your career. You've worked hard to earn that leadership role, yet when you finally step into it, you might feel something you weren't expecting: imposter syndrome.

This thing tends to creep in quietly, ...

Do you know Talking Tom?
Of course, you do. But I bet you didn't know that the founders of the company behind it (Iza and Samo Login) employed this tool when building their unicorn company, Outfit7. Every office door had an SDI diagram of the workers inside, so anyone walking in could immediately ...