Content
Strategic insights on blockchain, AI, security, leadership, and career in an age of disruption.
Where Your Best Talent Goes Before Numbers Change
Top talent migration signals which roles lose pricing power before data shows it. Watch where ambitious employees go—it's a leading indicator of market repricing.
Recent Essays
Why LinkedIn's AI Algorithm Really Punishes Generic Content
LinkedIn's 360Brew algorithm doesn't detect AI—it detects generic, templated writing. Learn why authenticity beats AI detection and how to use tools without losing your voice.
When Employees Become Your AI Training Data
Meta's leaked employee monitoring program reveals how companies are harvesting worker data to train AI. Here's what leaders need to know before turning talent into datasets.
The Missing Word in Crypto's Moat Strategy
Explore why open blockchains need trust, not just low fees, to build sustainable competitive advantages beyond transaction volume.
Why Your Best Security Fixes Backfire
Complex systems resist simple fixes. Learn why governance controls often amplify the problems they solve—and how to think ahead.
#professional development
73 posts
What do you do?
Explore how the simple question "What do you do?" reveals personal identity and professional pride. This post delves into how job descriptions shape personal branding and the power of a compelling response.
Responding To Every E-mail: 10 Days In
Explore the challenges and insights from a 10-day experiment of responding to every email. Discover the unexpected humor, persistence of recruiters, and the surprising time efficiency involved in this unique journey.
4 Ways to Make the 4-Hour Workweek Work for You
Discover practical tips to apply Tim Ferriss's "4-Hour Workweek" principles to enhance productivity and prioritize tasks. Learn to plan effectively, reduce distractions, communicate efficiently, and empower your team.
Responding to Every E-mail
Join a 30-day challenge of responding to every personal email, exploring the balance between time spent and opportunities gained. Discover if courtesy can lead to unexpected benefits!
How to Attend a Company Meeting
Unlock the secrets to making the most of in-person company meetings with tips on setting expectations, understanding your role, staying engaged, networking, and embracing extracurricular activities.
How to Steal An Employee
Explore the art of transitioning from consultant to employee in a transparent way. Learn why honesty is key, the legal nuances involved, and how to navigate this shift smoothly for all parties.
2 Ways to Learn to Manage
Discover two transformative approaches to mastering management: emulate respected leaders or learn from ineffective managers' mistakes. Enhance your style, uplift your team, and drive success.
Only 2 Things You Need to be a Great Manager
Discover the two essential keys to becoming a great manager: prioritizing your clients and supporting your team. Learn how these principles can transform your leadership style and drive success.
3 Reasons to Always Take the Interview
Discover why you should always seize the chance to interview, regardless of hesitations. Gain insight, practice your skills, and uncover unexpected opportunities that align with your true career desires.
You Need A Platform To Learn
Discover how blogging can be a powerful platform for learning new technologies and skills. From AWS to Heroku, explore how personal projects can drive meaningful tech education and creativity.
On 10 Weeks of Security Longreads
Discover the journey of creating the "Security Longreads" newsletter, exploring the challenges of curating in-depth security articles for both technical and mainstream audiences over the past 10 weeks.
Updated for 2014: Online Classes for the Information Security Professional
Explore the latest online courses for information security professionals, featuring 11 top picks across computer security, in-depth topics, and InfoSec-related areas to enhance your cybersecurity skills.