Should you deep fry everything

The British chippy taught us that anything can be deep-fried. Mars bars, pizza, even ice cream. The oil doesn’t discriminate. But skilled chefs know better. They understand that just because the fryer accepts everything doesn’t mean everything belongs...

Self-selection

Culture isn’t about including everyone—it’s about creating a space where the right people thrive. When we try to accommodate everyone, we end up with a diluted environment where nobody feels truly at home. The strongest cultures are self-selecting. They...

Prioritize time to see clearly

When leaders remain entrenched in day-to-day operations, they lose perspective. Like standing too close to a painting, they see brushstrokes but miss the complete image. Executive coach and leadership expert Michael Bungay Stanier calls this “being in the swamp...

The remote illusion

Remote work promises freedom but demands a silent sacrifice. Home comfort creates a barrier between the messy human interactions that build real careers. History shows us this pattern. When Bell Labs intentionally designed their facilities with long hallways in the...

The builders will own tomorrow

We’re standing on the edge of one of the most significant opportunities in history.AI isn’t just here to make our tasks faster or our meetings smarter. It’s here to reshape how work happens entirely. As Haresh Sippy reminds us, “Automation is cost cutting by...