My 2026 Predictions: Part Two

My 2026 Predictions: Part Two  Two weeks ago I shared the first half of my 2026 predictions and today I am releasing the remaining five. These complete the full list of nine predictions for 2026 and while the signals are visible to anyone willing to look, the...

SHRM Is Forcing a Reckoning in HR

SHRM Is Forcing a Reckoning in HR The Business Insider “hit piece” last week reveals a lot… about the state of HR. What I saw was how uncomfortable people become when the people function stops acting like a cushion and starts acting like a strategic engine. One claim...

Predictions For 2026

Predictions For 2026 2026 will not arrive quietly. The signals are already flashing and this year they begin to collide. What we predicted in 2025 did not fade, it accelerated. That acceleration is reshaping work, leadership, politics, and even how revenue will be...

The Leadership Cost of ‘Needing to Know’

The Leadership Cost of ‘Needing to Know’ Last week we explored how uncertainty shifts leadership behavior. There is another response that often appears when pressure rises. Leaders tighten control. They add steps and lean on structure to create a sense of stability....