July 13, 2026 Silicon Valley pundits are obsessed with the concept of ‘high agency.’ Here’s why you shouldn’t be BY Greg Satell There’s an old joke I used to hear in Poland. A manager wants to hire a new employee and asks his assistant to collect résumés. A week later, she proudly carries a stack … Continue reading Silicon Valley pundits are obsessed with the concept of ‘high agency.’ Here’s why you shouldn’t be
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The personal brand trap: Why humans shouldn’t think of themselves as brands
June 24, 2026 The personal brand trap: Why humans shouldn’t think of themselves as brands BY James Martin When I was a wee little boy growing up, I wanted to be a fireman. It seemed considerably more achievable than becoming a ThunderCat or Batman, which were my other career choices when I was 8 years old. … Continue reading The personal brand trap: Why humans shouldn’t think of themselves as brands
Here’s what you should and shouldn’t plug into a TV USB port
Here’s what you should and shouldn’t plug into a TV USB port These ports are often forgotten, but can still be useful. By Lawrence Bonk June 4, 2026 Unsplash/Patrick Campanale Modern smart TVs tend to have some USB ports that are easy to forget about, especially with those HDMIs gobbling up all of the oxygen. … Continue reading Here’s what you should and shouldn’t plug into a TV USB port
Gucci just proved why luxury brands shouldn’t use AI
February 24, 2026 Gucci just proved why luxury brands shouldn’t use AI BY Jude Cramer What are the hallmarks of a luxury brand? Exclusivity, artisan craftsmanship, and a high price tag to match. But iconic fashion house Gucci may have just learned the hard way that advertising can undermine all those qualities—especially if it’s … Continue reading Gucci just proved why luxury brands shouldn’t use AI
You probably shouldn’t click that email ‘unsubscribe’ link. Here’s what to do instead
January 17, 2026 You probably shouldn’t click that email ‘unsubscribe’ link. Here’s what to do instead
This is why Elon Musk thinks you shouldn’t save for retirement
January 13, 2026 This is why Elon Musk thinks you shouldn’t save for retirement
Why leaders shouldn’t focus on creating a corporate culture—and what they should build instead
August 23, 2024 Why leaders shouldn’t focus on creating a corporate culture—and what they should build instead An emotional intelligence expert explains how building a sense of community can help companies increase employee engagement, boost worker mental health, and more. BY Harvey Deutschendorf Leaders often preach about the importance of building a healthy company culture. Understandably, … Continue reading Why leaders shouldn’t focus on creating a corporate culture—and what they should build instead
What you should and shouldn’t post on LinkedIn after your layoff
March 21, 2024 What you should and shouldn’t post on LinkedIn after your layoff Experts say you should be strategic about posting about your layoff. Here’s what to know. BY Hillary Hoffower The worst case scenario has happened—you’ve become part of the layoffs sweeping tech, media, and countless other industries. If your first impulse is to … Continue reading What you should and shouldn’t post on LinkedIn after your layoff
Why a flexible workplace shouldn’t mean we ignore individual employee experiences
By Faisal Hoque June 06, 2022 The pandemic era phenomenon known as “The Great Resignation” has seen millions of employees voluntarily leaving their jobs. In January 2022 alone, some 4.3 million workers quit, adding to the staggering 48 million who abandoned their jobs in 2021, according to data from the Labor Bureau. As … Continue reading Why a flexible workplace shouldn’t mean we ignore individual employee experiences
Is Your Marketing Strategy Rooted In FOMO? It Shouldn’t Be
Is Your Marketing Strategy Rooted In FOMO? It Shouldn’t Be by Elise Stieferman , May 18, 2022 With changes in technology and capabilities evolving on what feels like a daily basis, it can be easy for you, as a marketer, to feel overwhelmed, behind, and concerned. You’ll ask yourself: Am I doing what’s best for … Continue reading Is Your Marketing Strategy Rooted In FOMO? It Shouldn’t Be