Power Skills Periodical

What if the secret to winning wasn’t having the biggest budget or the deepest legacy, but the boldness to reframe the rules of the game?

In 1984, Nike was an underdog in the world of basketball. Adidas had the swagger. Converse had the stars. Nike? They were a running shoe company on the fringes of...

What if the key to stronger teams, better decisions, and more resilient leadership wasn’t a new tool, certification, or tech stack?

In a world where complexity and uncertainty are accelerating, the leaders and organizations that thrive aren’t the ones with the most resources. They’re the ones who k...

At a Coldplay concert in July 2025, the CEO and Chief People Officer of a data company were unexpectedly caught on the stadium kiss cam, mid-embrace. What followed was a viral firestorm, a moment meant for fun (sort of), suddenly layered with scandal, exposure, and a PR nightmare. It became a master...

On a recent trip to Barcelona, I had the privilege of touring the construction site of the new Camp Nou, FC Barcelona’s iconic home. While we may look at the image and see cranes and concrete, it represents something much deeper in how innovation, sustainability, and identity can come together to re...

I walked the Camino to remember something I had forgotten: That the heaviest burdens aren’t in our backpacks… They’re in our minds.

And this weekend, at TEDx ESEI International Business School Barcelona, I walked another kind of path, one made not of dirt and stone, but of stories, movement, meanin...

We often view innovation through the lens of disruption: bold, loud, and assertive. 

It’s the radical invention, the groundbreaking technology, the daring idea that commands attention. Think of Meta's metaverse launch. 

In business, in leadership, and culture, power is often associated with force,...

There’s a familiar tension echoing through our feeds right now. 

It's a big fear. 

Specifically, the fear that AI is erasing artists, replacing creators, and turning craftsmanship into code. 

And I get it. 

As someone who’s spent years researching the intersections of innovation, creativity, and...

In a world awash with constant change, the essence of learning and leadership is evolving. The skills needed to lead in the new world have changed. Many are being left behind.

Last week, we embarked on an extraordinary voyage through the lens of improvisation, transforming the traditional paradigms...

I have just returned from ETHDenver, the epicenter of Web3 development and decentralized innovation, and what I witnessed was a massive shift forward in time—a glimpse into the future of how innovation ecosystems will function. For years, I have studied open innovation, improvisational knowledge-sha...

 Hi Innovators and Friends! 

I want you to take a moment and really look at this bonsai. Stop what you are doing and look at the bonsai. It didn’t just happen. Every inch of it was shaped with intention—pruned, wired, and cultivated over years.

This isn't just a cute tree. This is a masterclass in...

Reading this thoughtful piece on the current state of design by Kevin McCullagh, sparked a reflection that I hope can expand the conversation. The idea that "design is in the doldrums" resonates with some of the challenges we’ve faced—budget cuts, layoffs, and the perception that design has over-p...

In today’s digital-first world, thought leadership isn’t built in a vacuum—it’s cultivated through dynamic interactions and meaningful conversations. Social media has become the modern public square, where ideas are shared, debated, and refined. But standing out as a thought leader requires more t...