I like giving my clients headaches

Before you see this as a sadistic rant, read through till the end. I’ve had my own consulting firm for almost 2 years now, and to be honest, I’ve always hated consultants ever since I was in Sales, and I still do. But after doing consulting myself, I...

Nothing beats face to face

2020 made us lazy(ier). Videocall meetings from our living rooms, replying to emails in bed, and reading documents in the kitchen over breakfast. There’s probably a 50/50 chance you’re reading this right now in your pajamas. I am reminded of an important...

Sales Reps: Nature vs Nurture

Hiring the best sales reps is a manager’s most sought after dream. Having been on both sides of the table, it’s very challenging to say the least. Matching and weighing up skills, experience, knowledge, character, team compatibility, etc. But one of the...

My unanswered question about Jobs and AI

The question was simple: “What is the mitigation plan for the increase in global population and the decrease in the number of jobs caused by AI?” 6 years ago I was at a panel event in Alserkal avenue in Dubai called ‘Future of jobs – Automation, Artificial...

Physiological Evolution and Tech: Are we there yet?

I generally do not like to provide answers in my articles, and rather just instigate thought. However, I feel confident here saying: “No. No, our human biological capabilities have not evolved to the extent of comfortably adapting to today’s technological...