All Posts

You’ve probably seen the slide: “We’re using AI to transform our business.” It’s usually followed by: Impressive architecture diagrams Buzzwords like “genAI,” “LLMs,” and “next-gen automation” A list of use cases with arrows pointing everywhere But behind the scenes, I keep seeing the same problem: AI is being plugged into critical processes without a clear map of what it can touch, influence, or break . That’s one of the core reasons I wrote the M-CaReM-AI book , which relea

AI is no longer a “future” problem. It’s inside our workflows, our customer experiences, and our critical business processes right now . The problem? Most organizations still treat AI risk as an abstract, high-level conversation—when what they really need is a practical way to connect AI behavior to specific business objects and outcomes . That’s why I created M-CaReM-AI  and turned it into a book. 📘 The M-CaReM-AI book releases on January 20, 2026 and is now available for p

There’s a dangerous lie floating around in our culture: “If you really want to succeed, you’ve got to be ruthless.” Be sharper. Be colder. Play politics. Manipulate. Do whatever it takes. On the surface, this mindset can look powerful. It might even seem to win in the short term. But underneath, it quietly destroys two things that matter far more than any job title or corner office: The health of the work environment Your relationship with yourself From a Quiet Strength  pers

In today’s job market, a lot of people feel like they’re standing on shifting sand—but for those who took deferred resignation  or early retirement from the federal government  earlier this year, it can feel like the ground simply disappeared. You walked away from something that, for years, helped shape your identity: federal employee, civil servant, part of the system . Maybe you left for health, burnout, family, or because the offer seemed like the only sane choice in a bro

In a world of constant noise about the war in Ukraine—maps, opinions, peace plans, blame—it’s easy to forget the simplest truth: real people are still waking up to sirens, shattered glass, and empty chairs at the table. Missile and drone attacks continue to hit homes, power plants, and apartment buildings, leaving families without electricity, heat, and sometimes without the people they love. Reuters+2Wikipedia+2  At the same time, leaders debate peace proposals and negotiati