Large modern data center facility located next to a body of water, illustrating the environmental resources required to support AI infrastructure.

AI’s Dirty Secret: We Are Building Data Centers Faster Than We Are Thinking

With all this hype around AI every week from some new tool or headline, there is one thing not being talked about enough and that’s the increase of data centers; […]

A woman fills out a digital survey on a tablet while a hand offers her a $10 coupon in exchange for her personal data, illustrating a value-exchange concept.

The Data Collection Shift

People are paying more attention to what’s being tracked about them online and the old habit of letting companies follow you from site to site is starting to fade. Third-party […]

Split image showing a stack of physical DVDs, game discs, and software boxes on the left, contrasted with a tablet displaying subscription service icons (Netflix, Adobe Creative Cloud, Spotify, Hulu) on the right.

The Subscription Trap: Excuse to Rent Forever

More and more “minimalism” isn’t about simplicity, it’s more about a business model built on chronic subscription revenue. The rise of the subscription economy Subscription pricing used to feel like […]

Side by side comparison of a regular holiday mug labeled ‘Milk’ and an AI generated mug labeled ‘Nilk,’ showing the design flaws common in AI produced merchandise.

Holiday Warning: AI Products and Toys Are Showing Some Serious Red Flags

We are heading into Black Friday and Cyber Monday and the shelves are already packed with a new wave of AI generated merchandise. Holiday décor, mugs, shirts, toy packaging, all […]

Image of two diverging roads labeled “Respond Now” and “Wait and See,” with the “Respond Now” path shown in bright daylight and the “Wait and See” path dark and stormy, representing the consequences of delayed crisis communication.

The Missing Piece Inside Most Organizations

One of the most underrated functions inside most organizations is crisis communication. Many companies still treat it like an optional accessory instead of a core responsibility. The pattern is predictable: […]

Infographic listing four BYOD risks: data leakage from personal devices, security gaps due to unpatched systems and unsecured Wi-Fi, lack of auditing for user activity, and workflow chaos from inconsistent setups. (SG)

Why Employees Turn to Personal Devices: A Leadership Wake-Up Call

According to a recent study from Ivanti, 70% of employees are using their personal devices for work, even when it violates company “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD) policy.  Using your […]

Timeline graphic illustrating the correlation between low interest rates and a hiring surge from 2021 to 2023, with a peak in hiring during 2022 as interest rates remained low.

The Real Reason for the Layoffs

Communication is not another business function; it’s the foundation. To understand why layoffs are accelerating, you must start with messaging. Before you build a product, hire a team, or pitch […]

Split-screen cartoon image showing two dinosaur mascots dancing. The left side, labeled “COOL,” features a dinosaur dressed as the Wendy’s mascot dancing outside a Wendy’s restaurant. The right side, labeled “CRINGE,” shows a dinosaur in a business suit awkwardly dancing in a plain setting, highlighting the contrast between authentic and forced brand trend participation.

How Chasing Trends Undermines Brand Authenticity

These days, a lot of brands are quick to jump on viral social media trends; whether it is memes, hashtag challenges, or dance videos. You name it, they are in […]

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In The Age of AI:  Why Human Judgment Still Matters

We have heard it for the past four years; AI is coming for your job. Companies rushed to adopt AI in the workplace, thinking automation would handle everything and cut […]

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AI Doesn’t Fix Team Dynamics. Here’s Why

Artificial intelligence is everywhere at work. The promise? Smarter tools, faster tasks, better collaboration. But a new study from Stanford and Carnegie Mellon shows something different. AI helps individuals move […]