Once hailed as a revolutionary force in artificial intelligence, Builder A.I. was recently valued in the billions. Today, that valuation has crumbled as it’s come to light that the company’s offerings were largely smoke and mirrors. Behind the glossy marketing and lofty promises was a product that, by many accounts, failed to deliver real A.I. capability—leading many to label it as “fake A.I.”

In the wild, unpredictable jungle that is the modern workplace, there are few things more vital than clear and constant communication. It keeps teams aligned, projects on track, and coworkers from launching passive-aggressive WhatsApp wars over misunderstood emails.

In the age of rapid innovation, where companies name products after fruits and job interviews feel like Olympic trials, one group is often quietly shown the exit: older workers. Age discrimination in the workplace—also known as you’re-great-but-we’re-looking-for-someone-more-‘dynamic’ syndrome—is alive, well, and absurd.

Had a catch-up call yesterday with a business associate of mine. She filled me in on a project she’s working on — trying to help turn around a company that’s in a mess. She was after my thoughts on a few things… 

Since jumping into the MC³ International saddle just over a month ago, I’ve been flat out in conversations with organizations crying out for help. Here’s the big takeaway so far: while the need for support is urgent, the real blocker isn’t resources or capability — it’s the ostrich effect…

Remember the legendary story of the engineer who charged $10,000—just $1 for turning a screw, and $9,999 for knowing which screw to turn?…

The Silent Struggle: Business PTSD Is Real, and It’s Time We Talk About It!

In recent comms with a business colleague of mine, we were chewing on, what makes a great leader and what makes a bad leader – there is many examples out there on what makes a great leader - having traversed the globe working with many great leaders, I’ve stumbled upon several that should not have been in a leadership role at all!

A good while back a young leader reached out to me, with the following call for help, as we were entering the “new norm”, post COVID, “MC, with your track record in transforming business, what’s your secret sauce?"

“A robust business is built on a culture of positive agitation, not selective and comfortable abdication!” – MC

A friend of mine reached out to me this weekend for a quote to use in another book he is writing. This is the quote I shared for use:

I recently watched a great podcast hosted by Staffing Industry Titan, Suky Sodhi , with Andrea Mancini , Vice President of Sales at Adecco Canada – “How to Perfectly Balance Empathy and Assertiveness in Leadership”.

Brian Kennedy , Staffing industry M&A guru, reposted my recent scribbles “To AI or to Automate? So be the question!...or, as the co-pioneer of BPR, Michael Hammer quoted: "Don’t Automate, Obliterate!"

I am fascinated by AI and spending time getting my head around it – GREAT podcast recently hosted by Staffing Industry Titan, Suky Sodhi Sodhi and Cartwheel’s Laura Boivin . How to use A.I. and Automation in the Staffing Industry

Food for thought:

There’s HIGH IMPACT CHANGE and then there’s RADICAL CHANGE!

I’ve been watching the Bayer “internal slash and burn” programme since it kicked off with interest! Bayer’s plan is to realise €2 billion in cost reductions by 2026, which involves c.5,500 layoffs, mostly in managerial positions.

Navigating Today’s Challenges in Operational Turnarounds and Transformations! In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, economic volatility, and shifting consumer expectations.

Have you ever watched a great team in action? Especially at the end of the game? What I find interesting is that as the game progresses, the “substitutes” or “bench” becomes more and more important.

It all begins with an idea -.As leaders, it’s our mission to help each and every one navigate their journey to where they will shine the brightest!

True Leadership is conducting the orchestra… Orchestral conducting transcends the realms of musical expertise, delving into the psychology of leadership and group dynamics.