Hi Reader! Less than 1% of CEOs see HR as a key partner in unlocking the value of generative AI. That's not speculation. That's from Gartner Leadership Vision for 2025. And I really think it might be the most expensive blind spot in business right now. Because here's what I've been seeing on the ground. Over the past few months, I've been sitting down with HR and people leaders across industries to ask one question: what actually happens when HR takes a seat at the AI transformation table?...

Hi Reader! A few months back, I sat across from a talented CTO who looked exhausted. For anyone around her, she had a stunning career — a senior leadership role, a great salary, and respect from her team. But when I asked what she wanted next, she went quiet. "I don't know," she finally said. "A bigger role at a more established company? A risky startup? Maybe something completely different, like an NGO?" She had options. That wasn't the problem. The problem was that she didn't know which...

Hi Reader! Last week, a Head of HR at a tech consulting firm shared her concern with me: "We're going full scale into AI—trying various tools across many functions, training people, writing policies. But we still have no clarity on what ROI we can expect from it or whether we're even moving in the right direction." I have to admit, this situation is far from unique. The AI Adoption Paradox Companies are racing to adopt AI faster than ever. The Stanford AI Index 2025 report shows that 78% of...