The Zen of Tech

I’ve been watching a curious trend unfold: companies banning AI tools during interviews while simultaneously seeking candidates who can leverage cutting-edge technology. Does this contradiction strike you as odd? It should. The Resistance Mindset Most hiring managers today view AI assistance as “cheating” – a way to bypass genuine skill evaluation. They create elaborate systems […]

Your team is facing increasing pressure to accelerate technology adoption. “Move fast or get left behind!” has become the rallying cry across industries. This pressure creates two distinct technology leadership mindsets: The Velocity-Driven Leader approaches technology with urgency above all. They: A velocity-driven cloud migration might hit every deadline while missing the business problems it was

You’ve seen it happen. A talented team member proudly adds another certification to their LinkedIn profile. Everyone congratulates them. The company pays for the next round of exams. The cycle continues. But have you ever paused to ask: “Is this actually making us better?” I’ve watched organizations invest tens of thousands in certification programs while

Many technology leaders I speak with are caught in a peculiar loop: using AI systems to evaluate other AI systems… which are in turn evaluated by other AI systems. It’s battle bots all the way down. The problem isn’t the evaluation—it’s the endless recursion. I recently worked with a CTO who had implemented three separate

When your team struggles with efficiency, it’s tempting to blame the tools. “If only we had a better project management system…” or “We need to migrate to a more modern stack…” Sound familiar? ​ The visible costs of switching platforms are easy to calculate: licensing fees, migration assistance, and implementation services. But the invisible cost?

A healthcare organization recently faced a frustrating situation. They’d spent nearly half a million dollars on an AI-powered scheduling system that was supposed to optimize their specialist rotations. Six months later, wait times had actually increased. The technology team was convinced they needed to refine the AI model. But the breakthrough came from an unexpected

You’ve probably heard a tech vendor promise their solution will “remove all friction” from your workflow. Their pitch deck likely showcased a beautiful, seamless experience where technology practically disappears. And I bet something inside you desperately wanted to believe it. 🔍 I’ve sat across from hundreds of leaders who chase this promise of frictionless technology.

When was the last time someone on your team was celebrated for keeping 🛠️ existing systems running smoothly? For preventing problems before they happened? For making something last longer? In our relentless pursuit of the new, we’ve forgotten a fundamental truth: maintenance isn’t just a cost center – it’s a strategic advantage. Most technology conversations

Recently came across a hot take making rounds in tech circles: “Declare tech debt bankruptcy.” 💸 The idea sounds refreshingly bold – wipe the slate clean, dismiss all bugs older than X months, and start fresh with only the problems that matter enough to resurface. On the surface, quite appealing. Who doesn’t want freedom from

Ever notice how the most elegant solutions often emerge when options are limited? 🤔 That expensive enterprise platform with unlimited capabilities often leads to bloated, complicated implementations. Meanwhile, the startup with tight budget constraints builds something remarkably focused and effective. Constraints aren’t the enemy of innovation – they’re often the catalyst. ✨ Here’s why embracing