Last week, I raised the question about whether we’re slipping backwards into outdated management practices. Today, I want to dive deeper into one of the most controversial practices making an unexpected comeback: “rank and yank,” or stack ranking. Made famous (infamous) by Jack Welch at General Electric during the 1980s and 1990s, rank and yank […]
Rank and Yank is Back – But Should It Be? Read More »
In today’s 2:57 hashtag#savvystrategysecrets video, Laura Staples unpacks the Capability Quadrant within her 4 Cs hashtag#strategyactivationframework Interested in designing or activating your strategy? DM me to see how we can help. #leadership #strategy #performance #productivity
Unpacking the Capability Quadrant Read More »
I spent Sunday morning catching up on reading after a very busy 10-week travel schedule, and something caught my attention—a worrying trend. Many respected business publications are highlighting a surprising return to traditional, even outdated, management practices. So, are we really moving backwards? Recent articles certainly suggest this: However, there are voices urging caution: Common
Are We Moving Backwards—and Why? Read More »
🧠AI won’t replace you — but the person embracing AI might.Confidence in AI is your competitive edge. I say this on every stage I stand on. From the Gold Coast to Sydney to Perth — from engineering leaders to executive assistants to luxury travel professionals — the message resonates. Loudly. Because the truth is:💡
I’m turning today’s Every Day AI Newsletter over to you. From the mundane to the magical — what would you like to see me demo next? Every week I pull back the curtain on how I use AI tools in real life — for work and for play — and I’d love to know what
📣 What Should I Demo Next? You Tell Me! Read More »
Columnist David Brooks recently made a statement that stopped me dead in my tracks. He said, “Trump is the wrong answer to the right questions.” Let’s be clear – this isn’t just about politics or personalities. It’s about the deeper need for bold and thoughtful questioning. We live in an era of monumental shifts, economically,
Trump: The Wrong Answer to the Right Questions Read More »
Imagine having a tireless assistant who knows your voice, understands your goals, and completes repetitive tasks exactly how you would—only faster.That’s the power of Custom GPTs. In this edition of Everyday AI, I’m pulling back the curtain on how I’ve built and deployed my own Custom GPTs (yes, plural!) to save hours each week—and how
Strategic workforce planning has been put in the too-hard basket for too many companies. But this recent McKinsey article makes a strong case for why it’s not only more important than ever – it’s also easier to do in the age of Generative AI. According to McKinsey, while 80 percent of organisations believe workforce planning
It’s Time to Rethink Workforce Planning – Before the Robots Do It for You Read More »
Will Gen Z save the workplace? That’s the take that my friend Alastair Greener had on our very engaging and insightful conversation about different generations in the workplace. And the learnings definitely go two ways. He’s got deep knowledge and very unique takes on this subject. Have a listen (link in the comments) and let
Gen Z in the Workplace: A Wake-Up Call for Leaders Across Generations Read More »
Heads up, future-focused humans 👀 In just the last 30 days… 🧠A guy made YouTube videos with his mind 🍎 Apple’s building brain-controlled devices (yes, really) 📚 AI models have now read every printed book on Earth 🚚 Driverless trucks are on the move 🚕 Robotaxis are beating human drivers 🤖 And OpenAI might
