Newsletter April 2026

Sharing Change with Confidence

Effective change is determined as much by how you do it as what you do. Many of us focus on one or the other. These examples may help you balance the scale and achieve your goals.

– Phil, Mel and Tim

Rebranding
for vibes
is so cringe

It’s happening, Gen Zs and Alphas are invading our workspaces! Nobody ever told this GenXer my presentation was totally gnarly, yet I survived. It might be tempting to embrace Rizzlish when communicating with the newest members of the rat race but hard pass Unc. Unless, of course, you can pull it off flawless, low‑key iconic, like our besties at the National Gallery.

– Mel

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Negative
people may be
aging you

People in your life who drain more than they fill up may do more than frustrate you; they may accelerate biological aging and raise long-term health risks. A study of more than 2,000 people links chronic relationship stress to faster aging. It highlights setting boundaries, communication, and therapy as practical ways to protect your well-being.

– Tim

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You may be
burning out your
best people

I remember conducting a capacity assessment of key people working on a large systems implementation. A finance manager was at 150%. He was engaged, well-skilled, and fastidious. He was also losing steam. Everyone wanted him on their team, and he became the go-to ‘fixer,’ All organizations have individuals like this: overburdened and burning out. Here are ways to ensure your best stay healthy and productive, especially when you need something fixed.

– Phil

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AI is evolving fast,
but leadership
is falling behind

Many organizations are pushing AI adoption faster than they can manage or govern it, leaving accountability, strategy, and ownership largely unclear. Based on a 500+ company study, researchers warn that the real risk is not slow AI uptake but scaling it without the human oversight, trust, and leadership needed to manage it well.

– Tim

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Why we assume
the worst about
our co-workers

All you know is that someone didn’t follow through on a commitment. Then the ‘fundamental attribution error’ cognitive bias kicks in, and you make up stories about people’s character that led to the miss. Our negative emotions trigger— anxiety, fear, frustration and anger—as your mind moves you along a path to lingering resentment, tense relations, and change risk. Here are some ways to avoid this dysfunction that often derails change.

– Phil

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Taking the sting out
by never putting
the sting in

Is a fear of anything – bugs, dentists, needles – innate or learned? Watch this doctor teach this child how innocuous a needle is. And consider how you might use this kind of approach when introducing your next change.

– Mel

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