Posts by mearls
The Hidden Cost of AI: Why Data Centers Are Drinking the Future
AI is accelerating demand for data centers—but behind the compute is a growing dependency on water. Here’s why water usage is becoming the next constraint in cloud and AI.
Read MoreWired for Purpose — Week 1
A simple morning routine for leaders to reclaim focus, clarity, and direction before the day takes over. Part of the Wired for Purpose series.
Read MoreAI Has the Same Problem Cloud Did — No One Owns It
AI isn’t failing because of technology—it’s failing because no one owns it. Learn how unclear ownership and operating models limit real transformation.
Read MoreAI Agents Are the New Cloud Spend Problem
AI agents aren’t just automating work—they’re introducing a new kind of cloud cost. Without guardrails, autonomy turns into unbounded spend.
Read MoreAI Is Changing Work. But Not How You Think.
AI isn’t just changing the work—it’s changing how we show up. From trust to communication to authenticity, this is the real shift most leaders are missing.
Read MoreLift and Shift Isn’t Transformation
Most cloud migrations don’t fail—they stall. Learn why lift and shift creates the illusion of progress and what real cloud transformation requires.
Read MoreExperience Is the Hidden Advantage in the Age of AI
AI tools are accessible to everyone, but experience and judgment may be the real advantage in the age of AI. Why leaders over 40 and 50 may be best positioned for this shift.
Read MoreThe Brain on All-Day Video: Zoom Fatigue and Staying Human in a World of Endless Meetings
Why video meetings exhaust our brains. The neuroscience behind Zoom fatigue and how all-day video calls affect focus, energy, and the rhythm of modern work.
Read MoreWeek Nine — Protecting the Change You Built
Long-term change isn’t just about building habits. It’s about protecting the routines and standards that keep your life aligned.
Read MoreThe AI Workplace Divide: Experience Still Matters
Artificial intelligence is creating a divide between managers and employees. As organizations adopt agentic AI, leadership and real experience will determine which initiatives succeed.
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