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Books I enjoyed this year.
Below are books I read and enjoyed this year, not necessarily for the first time. The list includes books I took notes on, meaning I found them worthwhile. I included affiliate links to Amazon in case you'd like to explore further. The Idea Factory, a history of Bell
The Promise of Precise Mass
AI will democratize new ways to live — and die.
Working The Nvidia Way
A new book sheds light on how to poach, manage, and retain talent.
It's Time to Rethink Inequality
Our battle against inequality is failing because we're fighting the wrong war. We're trying to hold onto the 20th Century instead of embracing the abundance offered by the 21st. Here's what we should do instead.
AI and the Future of Work: The View From the Trenches
Two years after the launch of ChatGPT, most of us are still trying to grasp the implications. Is generative AI a friend, a foe, or a harmless fad? Can it make me more productive, or does it threaten my job? Is innovation in this space stalling, or is it just
Black Swans & Cranberry Sauce: A Thanksgiving Tale
As we gather for Thanksgiving, I wanted to share a story about how an agricultural crisis led to one of marketing's greatest pivots — and what it tells us about the changing rules of success. In November 1959, America stopped eating cranberries. The government alerted the public to avoid
Nobody Knows Anything
How the laws of show business are reshaping our cities, companies, and careers.
Insights In Your Ear
Speaking season is upon us. Since July, I have been to Bogota, Boston, Athens, London, Milan, Las Vegas, Washington, and New York. I have shared insights about changes in our economy that alter the trajectory of our careers, the shape of our companies, and the structure of our cities. I
Not Going to Work
Five thoughts about the future of cities.
The Problem with Cities
"The relationship between economic activity and office demand has changed forever." My latest piece for The Atlantic explores the broken relationship between economic prosperity and cities. In the past, a growing economy, booming markets, and low unemployment meant offices were full and cities were doing well. Today, this
