The Blade and the Hilt: Why AI Still Needs Humans in the Loop

“AI is the blade. Humans are the hilt. One without the other is dangerous.” We see the headlines every day: companies adopting AI and reducing headcount. In 2026 alone, more than 96,000 roles were eliminated across major technology players as automation accelerated. It’s unsettling — not just because of the job impact, but because of what it […]

Can a Small Company Benefit from Market Based Management (MBM)?

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Can a small company benefit from Market Based Management (MBM)?  If your response is “what is market-based management?” I’ll try to explain below.  If you already know what MBM is the question is not rhetorical because unless it becomes a part of your corporate (and personal) DNA you will probably fall short.  For new companies […]