The Archive

Every brief we've published. Searchable. Categorized. Ready when you need them.

Strategy

When should you override your AI's recommendation?

Data is persuasive, but algorithms lack moral context. A framework for knowing when to trust the machine and when to trust your gut.

#AI#Leadership#Decision Making
Oct 24, 2023 5 min read
People Member Only

How do you fire someone you like?

The hardest decisions are the ones involving good people who are in the wrong roles. Here is how to navigate the emotional weight without losing clarity.

#Management#Culture#Emotional Intelligence
Oct 17, 2023 7 min read
Crisis Member Only

The cost of reversibility in crisis management

Speed matters, but direction matters more. Distinguishing between one-way doors and two-way doors when the pressure is on.

#Crisis#Risk#Speed
Oct 10, 2023 6 min read
Ethics

When profit and principle collide

Stakeholder capitalism sounds good until you have to miss a quarter. A guide to making trade-offs that let you sleep at night.

#Ethics#Values#Long-term
Oct 03, 2023 4 min read