by Gerry Allan | Jul 12, 2023 | Managing, Survival
Are we humans malleable, or are there some things in us that cannot be changed? Today, a most important question, as various ruler-wannabes are trying so very hard to change us. Can they succeed, or will human nature prevail? This of course depends on how you define human nature. What, in practice, is “human nature”?
by Gerry Allan | May 31, 2023 | Future, Leadership
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” — Margaret Mead “When I was in college, I wanted to be involved in things that would change the world.” — Elon Musk “The ones who...
by Gerry Allan | May 17, 2023 | Future, Managing
The answer: relatively few. Instead, the nature of very many jobs will change as ChatGPT and other AI critters are incorporated into the workplace. Humans are different from AI, and are still vital to most activities and jobs. Will workers continue to lose their jobs for whatever reasons, as always? Of course. AI has become just another reason among many.
by Gerry Allan | Mar 29, 2023 | Future, Managing
Chaos – disorder, confusion, things out of control. Kind of like much of our world today. When will our chaos go away? But what if chaos is an essential precursor to great change. Change rarely flows from stability and order. Disruption is what creates an environment favoring change. Chaos is often its marker. Chaos allows big changes to happen.
by Gerry Allan | Jul 13, 2021 | Managing
Even in times of constant great change like today, life goes on. We “continue to continue”. But the real story here is that your goal should instead be “change to continue”. Success in a world of constant external change requires agile, adaptable, and resilient changes keeping pace with whatever your world is doing at each moment.