Category: Work
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The Man in Black and Executive Presence
“There’s a reason for the things that I have on” explains Johnny Cash at the beginning of his song, “The Man in Black”. Cash had worn black for many years at this point. His attire became associated with his stance as an anti-authoritarian man of the people. His fashion was intentional. When he finally breaks…
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Behavioral Interviews
Self-awareness, real-world application, and cultural alignment are the top three areas that I hope to assess during a behavioral interview. I put together a few questions that you will want to ensure you answer during an interview. Self-awareness: Does your self-perception match reality? Can you recognize your own strengths and weaknesses? Do you make informed…
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Learning isn’t Free
AI Agents are often characterized as smart workers who learn and improve with practice. This can be true, but it isn’t automatic, and the “learning” doesn’t happen in the way I see a lot of people assume it does. Let’s start with what makes an AI Agent: 🌍An understanding of the world (Large Language Model)…
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A Wakeup Call for Tech Workers
Tech companies, and frankly, most of the knowledge work industry, have jumped at the opportunity to replace human workers with AI. This possibility was so enticing that they didn’t bother to wait to see if the technology’s promises were real. They may have shown their hand too soon. I believe that we are fortunate that…