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What Happens When AI Comes for Your Job
...And What You Can Do Instead
Feb 16 • Don Smith
The Lucky Ones: Survivor's Guilt in Layoffs
Nobody is getting a rawer deal in the current labor market than those who are being laid off in the year 2026.
Feb 10 • Randall Thomas
Do Corporate Organizations Have an Ethical Responsibility to Hire Our Youth?
I have spent the past week in my home state of Texas, meeting with mentors, corporate leaders, and people I respect immensely.
Feb 9 • Randall Thomas
As an Uncle to a Gen Zer
I refuse to accept that confusion and resignation are the best we can offer the next generation.
Feb 9 • Craig A Parisot
Gray Collar Work: Learning From a Master in the Room
In 1995, I recorded an album as a percussionist with Johnny Sandlin as our producer.
Jan 29 • Michael Freed
Rethinking What Success Looks Like
Most of us inherit our definition of success long before we question it.
Jan 29 • Nicolas
Why I Care
I’m a Gen Xer.
Jan 20 • Craig A Parisot
The Big Lie.
For decades, we’ve told young people a simple story: get a four-year degree and you’ll be fine. It was repeated by parents, teachers, counselors…
Jan 16 • Craig A Parisot
Ikigai
Our reason for being
Jan 14 • Don Smith
The Elevator Pitch
It's not a pitch...
Jan 13 • Don Smith
The Future of Work Is Gray
Our hopeful message in a chaotic time of transition
Jan 13 • Don Smith and Craig A Parisot
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