The Lev and the Lion
I gave a talk once, recounting how I first fell in love with a Bulgarian woman—and then, over time, I fell in love with Bulgaria…
Time to reskill, or sell up and move to southern Italy
As we approach yet another downward trending economic period, the potential for war (both of the hot and trade kinds) and our propensity to innovate…
Actual Intelligence
The psychology every marketer needs to know in the age of AI Generative AI has redefined what’s possible in digital marketing. We’re writing faster, optimizing…
Trump’s new tariffs salvo and the crossroads of parallel revolutions
We’ve been taught in school that first came the Agricultural Revolution, then the Industrial one, followed by the Digital, and now we talk about the…
5 Personal Branding Laws for Leaders
What signals point to a visionary leader? Your dedication to building an impactful online presence speaks volumes about your commitment to leadership. Creating authoritative leadership…
The Best Plan? No plan
In 1930s France there was no shortage of far-sighted politicians. They knew that Nazi Germany was a dangerous neighbour and foresaw the possibility of invasion….
The UK Labour Government – a disappointing start destined to get worse
What impact has the Starmer Labour Government had on life in the UK in just over six months of power? The first months of Keir…
The Future of Management
We’re witnessing nothing short of a revolution in the way organisations make decisions and develop strategies. As I recently wrote, “the convergence of digital innovation,…
Google Maps, East Germany and half a pillow
Leaving the Western world behind—such a grand proclamation my wife and I made. An escape from Sweden, our cosy cradle of comfortable predictability, to embark…
Buckle Up For Safety (But Not For Success): Volvo’s CEO Musical Chairs Hits a Sour Note
Alright, buckle up (ironic, isn’t it, since Volvo gave away the three-point seatbelt patent for free back in the day—because apparently making the world safer…
SignalGate
If you ever followed my writing, you should already know that I was always vocal about privacy and security. Maybe too vocal, maybe too early….
The First Mac’s Speechwriter, Unmasked!
January 24th marked the 40th anniversary of Macintosh this year. What a milestone! Revisiting the original Macintosh introduction event is a vivid reminder that Steve…