August 2025

Being passed over for a promotion stings, especially when you did everything right. You hit your goals, raised your hand for additional assignments, gave extra support to your team and, still, someone else got the role.  In moments like these, it’s natural to question what went wrong. Was it me? Could I have done more? […]

When ChatGPT was launched in November 2022, it caused some people to pause and wonder about the potential of artificial intelligence. Some called AI the future. Some saw it as a fling. And others didn’t care. Yet, less than three years later, it seems that AI is here to stay. Which means for many, learning

High-performance teams are the driving force behind some of the world’s most successful organizations. They’re made up of talented people who work well together toward a common goal, all fueled by trust, collaboration, and a clear sense of purpose. But these teams don’t just happen overnight—they’re built and led with intention. Leadership plays a pivotal

Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke publicly shared an internal memo titled “Reflexive AI usage is now a baseline expectation at Shopify” in which he says leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) in daily tasks is now essential for Shopify employees. This shift underscores that AI is no longer a corporate nice-to-have but an existential necessity for the company’s

Last month, Jasmine Charbonier, a pet owner in Tampa, Florida, lost her elderly cat. She tried to return an unopened bag of prescription food. But the food company, Chewy, said no—instead, they told her to donate it to a shelter and gave her the refund anyway, but didn’t stop there. “They sent me a beautiful

If you think modern work culture means late starts, flexible hours and casual Zoom calls, you’re in for a surprise. Despite advances in AI and a growing global focus on work-life balance reform, more companies are now reverting to old-school routines: longer hours, stricter schedules and relentless output.  Bay Area startups are embracing extreme 996-style