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  • How To Lead When You Have No Authority

    Everyone remembers the 2002 movie, My Big Fat Greek Wedding. It’s a hilarious story about the struggles of Toula (the daughter of a traditional Greek family) as she tries to fall in love and get married. There is one particular scene where Toula asks her father permission to go to college…. Read full article at… Continue reading

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  • This Common Conflict Resolution Tactic Is A Sign Of Bad Management

    Companies frequently suffer from problems on the inside more than from problems with the competition. And the most common reason internal issues typically arise is because of a lack of aligned execution…. Read full article at the publisher’s site: https://www.fastcompany.com/40559422/this-common-conflict-resolution-tactic-is-a-sign-of-bad-management Continue reading

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  • F*** Your “Planning”

    The issue isn’t plan—plans are fine, in and of themselves. The issue is people who can’t do anything without plans, whose knee-jerk, default response to any unknown is to compulsively “figure out a plan”…to get ‘certainty.’ News flash: there is no certainty…. Read full article at the publisher’s site: https://medium.com/@krisgage/fuck-your-planning-2bff06019a5 Continue reading

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  • The unintended consequences of a too-nice work culture

    Imagine that eight people walk into a meeting to discuss an important strategic decision for their company. They’re all well-versed in the challenge they face. But two members of the group hold some key piece of information or a perspective that not everybody has considered…. Read full article at the publisher’s site: https://work.qz.com/1260571/at-work-a-respectful-culture-is-better-than-a-nice-one/ Continue reading

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  • 13 Purchases Under $500 That Will Significantly Elevate Your Success.

    Often the things that have the biggest impact on your success are small and inexpensive. While I don’t promote consumerism or excessive spending, there are cool little tools that will help elevate your success and hack your life…. Read full article at the publisher’s site: https://medium.com/@timdenning/13-purchases-under-500-that-will-significantly-elevate-your-success-2b02a8ea5b1e Continue reading

  • Dev Leaders Compare Continuous Delivery vs. Continuous Deployment vs. Continuous Integration

    The DevOps trend has given rise to a number of buzzwords and methodologies aiming to speed delivery and accuracy, giving developers the tools they need to deliver better products, with fewer bugs, and implement improvements continuously…. Read full article at the publisher’s site: https://stackify.com/continuous-delivery-vs-continuous-deployment-vs-continuous-integration/ Continue reading

  • Build Custom Dashboards with MongoDB, Azure & Serverless Functions

    This article was originally published on Ahmad Awais. Thank you for supporting the partners who make SitePoint possible. TL;DR: I’m building a custom WordPress dashboard for an enterprise client which is powered by React.js on top of Node.js, with MongoDB Atlas as the database…. Read full article at the publisher’s site: https://www.sitepoint.com/build-custom-dashboards-with-mongodb-azure-serverless-functions/ Continue reading

  • How to use Slack to onboard new hires

    Getting new hires fully briefed and trained up can be a lengthy process. But by connecting various tools with Slack, you can run an effective and organized onboarding program that gives new employees immediate access to the tools and information they need to make a roaring head start. Here’s how…. Read full article at the… Continue reading

  • A research roundup to show that your office layout is toxic (and some tips for making it better)

    Everyone seemed so bought into the hype about how open layouts create transparency and collaboration. Reducing physical barriers felt so symbolic and positive. No one wanted to argue against these ideals. I, too, wanted transparency and collaboration…. Read full article at the publisher’s site: https://code.likeagirl.io/a-research-roundup-to-show-that-your-office-layout-is-toxic-and-some-tips-for-making-it-better-8434864b0ab2 Continue reading

  • Eliminating the Product Owner Role

    “The Product Owner role no longer exists” I recently announced to an entire department in a large company. A few POs looked a bit shocked and concerned. What would they do instead? Before I get into who or what would replace the PO role, let me offer a bit of background on this group…. Read… Continue reading

About Me

Visionary leader driving digital transformation across higher education and Fortune 500 companies. Pioneered AI integration at Emory University, including GenAI and AI agents, while spearheading faculty information systems and student entrepreneurship initiatives. Led crisis management during pandemic, transitioning 200+ courses online and revitalizing continuing education through AI-driven improvements. Designed, built, and launched the Emory Center for Innovation. Combines Ph.D. in Philosophy with deep tech expertise to navigate ethical implications of emerging technologies. International experience includes DAAD fellowship in Germany. Proven track record in thought leadership, workforce development, and driving profitability in diverse sectors.

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