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Are You Addicted to Work?
I’ve always been curious about addiction. The way I tend to look at most things in my life, I’ve wondered why some people get so deeply hooked… whether it’s food, alcohol, drugs, gambling, hoarding, smoking, or porn. What is it that pulls someone past moderation and into dependency? Over the years, that curiosity hasn’t been…
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Despite tremendous progress in HR… why is disengagement still so prevalent?
If HR has evolved… if systems have improved… if language has modernized… then why does disengagement still feel so deeply embedded in the modern workplace? We’ve upgraded platforms. We’ve introduced engagement surveys, pulse checks, learning portals, wellbeing initiatives. We’ve invested in better tools, better frameworks, better intentions. And yet… disengagement remains stubbornly, almost universally high.…
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Don’t be Deterred by the Roughness of the Road
The language of roads and journeys runs through some of the oldest reflections on purpose and leadership. Not as a metaphor for movement alone, but as a way of naming commitment over time. A road implies direction, endurance, and a destination that exists whether the traveler feels confident or not. When Paul, an early Christian…
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What You’re Pretending Not to Notice Is Still Running Your Business & Life
Most people think their biggest barriers are external: Difficult people, slow systems, economic pressure, unpredictable environments. But far more often, the real barrier is internal: the things they’re pretending not to notice. Avoidance looks passive, but it isn’t. Avoidance is an active choice—one that silently hands authority over to patterns, habits, and dynamics we’ve stopped…
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At the End of This Week, I Want You to Hear This: I See You
As this week closes, I’ve been thinking about how much we ask of ourselves while pretending everything is “fine.” We show up to meetings, push through deadlines, nod politely on Zoom… all while carrying a private universe of things no one else can see. So before you rush into the next thing… just pause with…
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Change won’t happen if you don’t take responsibility for the process
Every day, people declare, “I want change.” More money. More clarity. More alignment. Better relationships. Better leadership. A deeper life. But the older I get, the clearer this becomes: Wanting change is a fantasy. Taking responsibility is the the only place true transformation can take root. The wanting feels good…that glint of hope. You get…
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When Love Becomes a Business Strategy
In 2002, long before empathy and authenticity became boardroom buzzwords, Tim Sanders wrote a small but subversive book called Love Is the Killer App: How to Win Business and Influence Friends. His thesis was radical for its time: Love is the selfless promotion of the growth of the other. He called people who practiced this…
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The Future of Work – Lessons from China
The Economist recently reported that more than 200 million Chinese workers — nearly 40% of the country’s urban workforce — now make their living in the gig economy. This seismic shift is worth taking a closer look. Beneath the surface of efficiency, flexibility, and tech-driven freedom, China’s gig economy tells a story that’s both modern…
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When your Gift Becomes a Cage
Scott Clary, in his Saturday Strategy Sessions newsletter, asked a powerful question: What if the thing you’re best at is the thing that’s killing you? He used the example of Josh Waitzkin — chess prodigy, national champion, International Master, and the inspiration for Searching for Bobby Fischer. By all external measures, Josh was destined for…
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Why do some Employees Tune Out at Work?
I came across an article in Inc. recently by Kit Eaton: “How to Fight Clock Botching, the Latest Threat to Productivity” (published August 13, 2025). Up until then, I’d never heard the phrase clock botching before. I know of clock watching. I’ve done it. You’ve done it. That’s the “please-let-this-day-end” routine where the only thing…
Clarity BEFORE Execution. Structure BEFORE Speed
If you could better understand one thing about your business right now….
Most costly decisions begin with
an inaccurate understanding of the situation.
I help leaders understand what is actually happening before major decisions are made or
resources are invested in solving the wrong problem.
Giselle Hudson | Pre-Decision Diagnostic Advisor | Sensemaking for high-stakes business decisions 