Hi Reader! We talk a lot about AI replacing jobs. But the actual risk is cognitive offloading at scale. AI doesn't just automate tasks - it automates judgment. And when we hand over our thinking to machines, we don't just save time. We drain our mental engagement. A 2025 research paper found that extended AI use leads to "cognitive strain, attention depletion, information overload, and decision fatigue." The more AI thinks for us, the less mentally present we become. AI multiplies decisions...

Hi Reader! An HR leader of a European software development company shares her thoughts with me. She asked me last week: "If AI can do the analysis, write drafts, suggest strategy, then what am I supposed to be doing?"It's a fair question. And honestly? A lot of people are wrestling with it right now.We can see that now, AI isn't replacing people. But it is reshaping the way we work. And if we don't get clear on what we do versus what AI does, we're either going to waste the tool or let it run...

Hi Reader! Holiday season is here, and I know your inbox is probably as packed as your calendar right now. So today, I'm keeping it simple. Instead of a deep dive into strategy or frameworks, I'm sharing something you can bookmark for later: the tools I actually used this year. The ones that stayed open on my desktop. The ones I recommended to clients and colleagues without hesitation. Some made their way into my daily routine. Others solved specific problems so well, I forgot what I used to...