AI Job Search: More Human Than Ever In case you blinked, the new landscape of executive job search strategies in 2026 has shifted thanks to artificial intelligence (AI). Despite the confusion, one thing is clear: you are now competing in an AI-heavy job market. For senior leaders, mastering these...
Dana Theus
Is AI Coaching A Good Investment Of Your Time? Use Cases For Business Leaders
Key Takeaways from an Executive Coach Key Takeaways An Artificial Intelligence (AI) Coaching Platform is your ultimate prep tool, not your replacement coach. I've found that when you use a coach-trained AI as a "thinking partner" to build confidence, brainstorm issues, spot initial biases, and...
Women in Leadership: A Guide for Women, Their Mentors and Allies
👉👉👉 Download the full PDF with graphics, over 100 links to research, and resources 👈👈👈 While women have been critical to the workforce since the beginning of time, in recent years, women in leadership have become a holy grail for organizations that want to be seen as open and welcoming places...
Why Your Strategy is Doomed (And How to Save It)
Key Takeaways/TLDR Respect the Mess Between Theory and Reality: Strategy is an intellectual exercise, but implementation is a human one. Most plans fail because leaders treat them like rigid blueprints rather than adaptable guides. To save your strategy, you must be willing to lead your team...
Finish the Story: A New Approach to Overcome Impostor Syndrome
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tk8xmNxr4_M&t=1s In the podcast above, I help us disentangle ourselves from the voice of the imposter we all carry within us. You can overcome the Imposter Syndrome. It doesn’t have to hinder you; it can actually become our best friend. That nagging inner voice...
AI in Leadership Development: Focus on Leading, Not Speeding
Is it just me, or does AI (Artificial Intelligence) seem to be everywhere and nowhere all at the same time? On the one hand, CEOs can't stop talking about AI, and billions of dollars in AI investment are pouring into the economy, arguably, boosting it in ways that obscure fundamental weaknesses....
From DEI to High-Performance: A New Blueprint for Culture Fit
Key Takeaways "Culture Fit" is Dead; Long Live "Culture Contribution." Discover why hiring for sameness can be a diversity-killer, and how a new focus on an employee's authentic power is the key to building high-performance, resilient teams. The #1 Threat to Innovation is Groupthink, Not Conflict....
October 2025 Leadership Development Carnival
It’s time for another installment of the Leadership Development Carnival! Thanks to Weaving Influence and the Lead Change for organizing some great posts from some remarkable leadership writers. If you're new to blog Carnivals, these represent a collection of posts from a variety of writers,...
The Mute Button on Your Ego: How Active Listening Builds Respect
The Underrated Leadership Skill: How Active Listening Builds Respect and Power Active listening skills are a communication hack for all kinds of professional and personal situations. It is one of the most effective skills a leader can develop to improve their emotional intelligence and soft skills...
Every Leadership Vision is a Change Management Vision
Key Takeaways for Leaders Vision isn't a prediction, it's a direction: Stop trying to predict the future. Instead, use your leadership vision to intentionally guide your team away from the status quo and towards a better, shared future. It's about aligning everyone toward a common destination, not...








