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As generative AI (Gen AI) continues its advance into boardrooms and back offices, resistance to its adoption remains a quiet but powerful undercurrent in many organizations. While the technology’s potential is heralded with near-religious fervor, the reality on the ground—especially in complex, people-driven industries—is far more nuanced. Jeff Williams, CEO...

The conviction that continuous learning provides competitive advantages has guided JP Conte's career across four decades of economic cycles, technological transformations, and industry evolution. His ability to mold both himself and the organizations he leads while maintaining core strategic principles demonstrates how adaptability functions as a business discipline rather than...

Rethinking Conventional Wisdom to Unlock Executive-Level Growth   We’ve all heard the mantra: “Don’t compare yourself to others.” In leadership circles, this advice is often repeated as a way to avoid distraction and stay focused on internal metrics of success. But what if the right kind of comparison could actually sharpen...

In both boardrooms and in the dugout, George Carralejo has earned a reputation for building winners. With over 20 years in healthcare sales and a coaching record that includes State Championships, Carralejo’s career spans two fields where pressure is high and results matter. Whether he’s leading a sales team or...

Reputation capital is built through consistency. It shows how leaders communicate, how they respond in uncertain moments, and whether their actions match their stated values. Stakeholders, whether they’re employees, investors, or partners, are paying closer attention to this alignment. The way a leader shows up now has a measurable impact....

Cities are full of color. But not all color is for beauty. Some of it saves lives. One group knows how to make this happen. Chalk Riot is a woman-led street art team based in Washington, D.C. Since 2013, they’ve been turning boring gray streets into canvases. Their art is...

When artificial intelligence is introduced into the workplace, the conversation often turns to fears of job displacement. Yet, in a revealing interview with Andrew Joiner, CEO of Hyperscience, a different narrative emerges—one where AI isn't simply a force of replacement, but a liberating tool that takes over the tasks most...

Noah Spielman is a strength and conditioning coach at Ohio University, where he brings a wealth of experience, deep-rooted faith, and a family-first philosophy to his role in collegiate athletics. A Columbus, Ohio native, Noah’s path has taken him from Upper Arlington High School to the University of Toledo and...

A Life in the Arts, Built One Curtain Call at a Time  Kate Cherry didn’t just step into the world of theatre—she grew up in it. Her father, Wal Cherry, was one of Australia’s most respected theatre directors and educators. He led the Melbourne Theatre Company at a young age...

When Colleen Brennan stepped into her role as Head of HR at an organization overseeing five specialty and emergency veterinary hospitals across Florida and South Carolina, she brought more than just credentials. A senior certified HR professional, Brennan also brought a conviction: generative AI wasn’t a future tool—it was a...