The Other Alignment Problem

By Michael Earls | June 9, 2026

Human-in-the-loop is not a strategy if the human cannot keep up with the loop

Anthropic is asking how to align AI with human goals. The deeper question for leaders is whether we remain aligned with our own as AI, automation, and decision-making accelerate.

The New IT Sprawl Is AI Sprawl

By Michael Earls | June 1, 2026

Organizations spent years managing application sprawl and cloud sprawl. Now a new challenge is emerging: AI sprawl. Here’s why leadership and direction matter more than ever.

The Quiet Trade Nobody Talks About in AI

By Michael Earls | May 26, 2026

AI was supposed to make work more human by removing repetitive tasks. Instead, many people now feel like they are operating at machine speed while AI does the thinking. This is not just a technology conversation anymore. It is a conversation about trust, leadership, burnout, and what it means to stay human inside modern work.

The AI Stack Problem No One Planned For

By Michael Earls | May 20, 2026

corporate procurement card, matte black, no visible numbers

Most enterprises are running Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Grok in parallel — with no rationalization, no governance, and no operating model.

Wired for Purpose — Week 6: Daily Alignment

By Michael Earls | May 17, 2026

minimal morning workspace representing daily alignment and intentional leadership

Daily alignment helps leaders focus on what truly matters before distractions and urgency take over the day.

Wired for Purpose — Week 5: Healthy Latency

By Michael Earls | May 10, 2026

Healthy latency creates space for better thinking, stronger decisions, and intentional leadership in fast-moving environments.

Featured in Human Capital Leadership Review: When Technology Moves Faster Than Clarity, Leadership Breaks First

By Michael Earls | May 6, 2026

Michael Earls shares insights on leadership, AI, and clarity in fast-moving organizations in his featured article published by Human Capital Leadership Review.