• New Executive Order for America by Design

    New Executive Order for America by Design

    Interesting news that President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday afternoon setting up a new “America by Design” initiative to improve how Americans experience government online and in-person. The recent DOGE actions do not feel fully aligned to this new focus, but regardless, it is great to see a recognition that there is a lot of…

  • Do you work in a micromanaging environment?

    Do you work in a micromanaging environment?

    Being detail oriented can be a great trait but at what point does what you do become a version of being a micromanager? I came across the below image on a LinkedIn posting and thought it summarized micromanagement quite well. Several of these flags are obvious challenges that I see quite often from folks who…

  • The rise of fractional leadership

    The rise of fractional leadership

    Insightful article at the link below about the dynamics in play now where companies are benefiting from the use of fractional leadership in times of budget cuts and uncertainty. Bottom line, companies need seasoned leadership to navigate today’s challenges and headwinds, and some are finding ways to do that with a non-traditional model that is…

  • What makes a leader great?

    What makes a leader great?

    I recently came across a U.S. News announcement about their upcoming 2025 Best Leaders feature, which will highlight standout individuals in public service, business, healthcare, and education. Their approach to identifying top leaders involves assessing attributes across five key categories. While these categories offer a helpful framework, it raises an important question: is excelling in…

  • Will AI replace entry level workers?

    Will AI replace entry level workers?

    I have seen an increasing mix of articles suggesting AI will be impacting college grads and some other types of entry level workers over the next few years – and according to data it appears to already be happening. An interesting point raised in the LinkedIn posting below – AI could eventually eliminate half of…