The Illusion of Safety: How Hedging Reveal Weakness

Many leaders fall into the trap of hedging—pursuing multiple, parallel efforts to mitigate risk—believing it to be a strategic safeguard. On the surface, dividing resources across different initiatives may seem like a prudent way to increase the odds of success. However, history and experience show that this approach often signals a lack of technical expertise … Read more

Leadership: Acknowledging Mistake vs Blaming

In many organizations, leadership is evaluated primarily by a person’s ability to influence, rally people around a shared vision, and drive successful execution of goals. While these metrics are undoubtedly important, they often overshadow a crucial element of true leadership: the ability to acknowledge mistakes. Great leadership is not just about delivering results—it’s also about … Read more

AI and its 10X Change

Change is an interesting phenomenon: most people say they want it, but few are willing to follow through when it truly arrives. If you ask any established organization—particularly one that has been in the market for a long time and accumulated significant technical and cultural debt—they’ll often express enthusiasm for making changes, especially when disruption … Read more