With strategy, lead at two speeds: Slow core (brand, culture, finance) And fast edge (experiments, new tech) The sweet spot? Edge learns, core absorbs. Keep strategy alive. cio.com/article/411278…

Workplaces are swimming in data, yet we often treat it casually. Data isn’t just numbers: organize it, protect it, question it, and use it to make smarter decisions. Respect data like the asset it is, and clarity, speed, and better outcomes follow.

Is 2026 the year leaders feel the cost of ignoring employee well-being? Supported, respected teams perform better, innovate more & stay longer. Prioritize well-being; it’s simple strategy. Treat your team like your greatest asset. inc.com/fast-company-2…

If you don't think burnout is happening, you're ignoring it. Luckily, there are strategies we can put in place that help curb total burnout and improve our employee's work life balance. It's a team effort.

Mistakes at work aren’t the end, even when they feel like it. Own them quickly, learn openly, and move forward. The healthiest teams don’t avoid mistakes. They use them to get better, faster.

Apologies in the workplace can be excellent trust-building tools. When someone admits a mistake, it signals accountability and maturity. But an apology only matters if it comes from learning and preventing the same issue from happening again.

Leaders can’t just announce goals and expect alignment. The best communication is clear, relatable, and invites dialogue. Great leaders explain the why, set expectations, and ask, “What feels clear or vague?” psychologytoday.com/us/blog/you-ac…

It's Data Privacy Day. Email has been the workplace’s trusty sidekick for decades, but in 2026, we can’t treat it as harmless. It’s one of the oldest and easiest to exploit tools, with phishing, spoofing, and data leaks still dominating.

Noticing tanking employee wellbeing? Get them outside! A walk around the block, a phone call taken while walking around the park, or a suggested hike this weekend. All beneficial.

Our emotions shape what we believe AI is and should be. Some approach AI with hope and potential; others with skepticism and risk. Both matter. Emotions influence how we interpret, invest in, and build strategy around AI. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/dancin…

Sometimes the best way to improve work culture is letting it evolve naturally. Using core values as the guide rails. Small changes add up: more honest feedback, clearer communication, more trust, and a little more space for people to do their best work.

AI is moving fast, and everyone’s already using it. Unlike past tech shifts, this happened overnight. AI is 80% business transformation and 20% tech. It’s not just a tool, it’s a new operating system. mckinsey.com/capabilities/t…

Communication is everything. 86% of workplace failures come from poor collaboration. A+ people still fail if they don’t work together. Don't be a part of the 86% of failures: a.co/d/f1JsuPI

Tech strategy isn’t one big breakthrough anymore. It's how you're connecting technologies. The real power comes from combining, converging, and compounding. Build systems, not silos. weforum.org/stories/2026/0…

Failure isn’t a setback. The best approach is simple: Acknowledge it fast, learn what went wrong, and adjust the plan. Create a culture where mistakes are shared, not hidden.

When you stop blaming and start owning your choices (wins and misses), that’s where growth happens. You can’t improve what you won’t take responsibility for.

Data is everywhere, but managing it isn’t easy. Success in data governance comes down to people, clear roles, and visible impact. Treat it as a living part of your org, not a checkbox & you turn governance into smarter decisions. deloitte.com/us/en/insights…

“People-first” sounds good on paper. Living it is harder. The real test is in the uncomfortable decisions leaders make when it actually costs something. If you’re building or leading a team, this might shift how you think about values in action.

The Olympics remind us that winning isn’t just talent. It’s learned. And learning to lose matters too. Failure is information, even when you did everything right. Growth comes from reflection, not retreat.

Empowered employees do better work. Plain and simple (and they’re happier, too). When people see the big picture, have a voice, and are trusted to own their work, engagement rises, and bottlenecks fall. business.com/articles/foste…