Essays on becoming irreplaceable in the AI era — and on finding meaning in the work along the way. Written for specialists who lead without the title that says so.
We talk about leadership like it’s something that happens during work: Books, trainings, 1:1s, feedback frameworks. But honestly? The hardest leadership challenges I face start after I close my laptop. With my family, friends, and others around me. Places where I have zero formal authority.
Read the essayPatience, composure and kindness aren't traits we're born with. They're skills. And the best gym for practicing them is free: the line at the store, the traffic on the way to work, the bus that's late again. Every day hands us chances to get a little better. All we have to do is notice them.
Read the essayMost AI advice optimises for this quarter. Here is how to tell which of your skills will still be worth something in 2028 — and which are already depreciating.
Read the essayHow often do we find ourselves waiting? Waiting for the right moment, the right mood, the right amount of free time. We wait, and wait, and wait some more.
Read the essayYou do not need authority to change how your team works. You need a track record, a clear ask, and the patience to be right in public more than once.
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