Hi Reader! In today’s business landscape, volatility is the new normal. Markets shift overnight. AI disrupts industries weekly. Customer expectations evolve faster than most teams can respond. And yet—some companies don’t just survive. They thrive. They adapt faster. Execute better. Drive innovation while everyone else is still catching up. So what’s their secret? According to McKinsey, the most successful organizations aren’t just investing in leadership coaching or new tech. They’re...
10 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader! This summer was full of travel, family time, and a welcome break from routine. But now that September’s here, we’re back in the race. Work deadlines are waiting, the inbox is full, and school prep feels like a project of its own. The first thing that shows up for me is overwhelm—and a little bit of panic. That familiar wave of, “How am I going to get all this done?” It’s tempting to jump straight into frantic mode, but I’ve finally learned that it doesn’t actually help. What does...
17 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! In June of 2023, a small experimental submersible called the Titan descended into the Atlantic, bound for the Titanic wreck nearly 13,000 feet below the surface. It was part of a high-profile expedition led by OceanGate — a company that positioned itself as a pioneer in deep-sea exploration. The sub imploded during the dive. All five people on board were killed instantly. In the weeks that followed, the tragedy sparked headlines, speculation, and debate. But now, two years later,...
24 days ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader! Daria’s here Last week, a client told me she had 17 meetings in a single day. By the time she finished walking me through the list, I could feel the weight of it. Strategy calls, one-on-ones, project updates, alignment sessions—back to back, with barely enough time for coffee in between. It’s a familiar scene for most leaders I know. Our calendars are stacked like unstable Jenga towers—one extra block and the whole thing tips. We move from meeting to meeting, decision to decision,...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader. Over 50% of AI job postings are now outside of tech. That’s not a prediction. It’s current reality, according to a Lightcast analysis of over a million job postings. HR, marketing, education, finance, customer support — all seeing a surge in demand for AI fluency. And yet, most people still think of AI as something for engineers. A few months ago, I looked at my calendar and realized something strange: I was spending more time showing friends how to use ChatGPT than on actual...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader. I remember when digital transformation was the big hype. Back then, many of us—including me—thought adapting to new technology was all about learning faster tools and cleaner workflows. Just upgrade the software and move on, right? The same thing is happening now with the AI revolution. But the more I work with teams leading technical or cultural change, the more I realize: this isn’t a tech problem. It’s a people problem. The Productivity Myth There’s a lot of buzz about how AI...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, it’s Daria here. When I first started advising early-stage founders and business leaders, I kept hearing the same assumptions repeated: that success hinged on having a charismatic founder, a standout personal brand, or an impressive resume. But over time—working with a range of organizations from fast-growing tech startups to Fortune 500 companies—I noticed a different pattern. The real driver of success wasn’t personality. It was structure. It was how teams functioned, how...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader! Daria’s here. Some time ago — after a few months of actively using AI in my work — I noticed something curious. It’s actually what kicked off my whole interest in hybrid intelligence and how humans and AI can collaborate more meaningfully. What I noticed was this: when I’m deep in a working session — especially with long-form content or a topic I’m less confident about — there’s this fast, back-and-forth exchange between me and the AI. I ask something, it responds, I react, it...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader! It’s Daria here. For years, business has been seen as the most trusted institution. More than government, media or even NGOs. But that trust is starting to slip now. The latest Edelman Trust Barometer shows a steady decline in how people feel about their employers. This year showed the biggest drop since 2018. Especially among those who feel left out by the system. People with grievances trust CEOs and companies far less than those who feel things are fair. And the gap is widening....
2 months ago • 2 min read