Daily Leadership Dialogue
Episodes
Emotional Dynamics and Work Performance: How Affective States Shape Daily Productivity Through Attentional Resources, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Individual work performance fluctuates considerably within persons across days and even hours, yet traditional performance models focus prim...
Reclaiming Human Leadership in the Age of AI: Evidence-Based Strategies for Navigating Disruption and Rediscovering Purpose, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Artificial intelligence is fundamentally disrupting traditional leadership paradigms, forcing organizations to reconsider what leadership me...
The Myth of the Workless Future: Why AI Will Reshape—Not Replace—Human Labor, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Predictions of a fully automated, workless society within two decades have captured public imagination and policy attention. This article examines the...
Leveraging AI to Teach Cross-Cultural Management: An Evidence-Based Pedagogical Approach, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As artificial intelligence tools become ubiquitous in higher education, management educators face the challenge of integrating these technologies whil...
Clio: Privacy-Preserving Insights into Real-World AI Use, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: This paper presents Clio (Claude insights and observations), a privacy-preserving platform that uses AI assistants to analyze and surface ag...
Introducing Anthropic Interviewer: What 1,250 Professionals Told Us About Working with AI, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: This research introduces Anthropic Interviewer, an AI-powered tool designed to conduct large-scale qualitative interviews at unprecedented s...
Hybrid Work and Younger Workers: Why Leadership, Not Generational Preference, Defines Success, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Organizations continue to struggle with return-to-office mandates despite clear evidence that younger workers—particularly Generation Z—...
Applied Agentic AI for Organizational Transformation, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Organizations increasingly deploy agentic artificial intelligence systems—autonomous or semi-autonomous agents capable of perceiving envir...
Holistic Employee Benefits in 2026: Building Personalized, Equitable Wellness Ecosystems, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Employee benefits are undergoing a fundamental transformation from standardized, compliance-driven programs into personalized wellness ecosy...
Building a GenAI-Powered Personal Board of Directors: A Strategic Framework for Adaptive Leadership, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Leaders increasingly face complex, ambiguous decisions in volatile environments where traditional advisory networks may prove insufficient. ...
The Widening AI Value Gap: Strategic Imperatives for Business Leaders, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: This analysis examines the growing divergence in value creation from artificial intelligence investments across global enterprises. Drawing ...
The Strategic ROI of Human Capital: Translating Workforce Investments into Business Value, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Organizations increasingly recognize that workforce costs represent strategic investments rather than mere operating expenses, yet many stru...
Nested Learning: A New Paradigm for Adaptive AI Systems, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: This article examines Nested Learning (NL), a novel framework that reconceptualizes neural networks as hierarchical systems of interconnecte...
From Individual Expertise to Collective Intelligence: Building Learning-Capable Teams, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Organizations increasingly rely on teams to navigate complexity, drive innovation, and adapt to rapid change, yet practitioners often lack e...
Navigating the Shift to Skills-Based Talent Management: Evidence-Based Strategies for Organizational Success, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Organizations are increasingly moving away from traditional job-based hiring and development models toward skills-based talent management ap...
Organizational Learning from Crisis: Evidence-Based Strategies for Building Adaptive Capacity
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Organizational crises—whether triggered by pandemics, natural disasters, technological failures, or economic shocks—present critical jun...
How Public Service Motivation, Red Tape, and Job Satisfaction Shape Innovation in the Public Sector, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Public sector organizations face persistent pressure to innovate while navigating bureaucratic constraints that often inhibit creativity and...
The AI Ethics Gap in K–12 Education: Why Technical Training Alone Fails Our Teachers and Students
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Artificial intelligence is rapidly entering K–12 classrooms worldwide, yet most educators lack formal training in AI—and even fewer have...
Unlocking Human Potential: A Capability Approach to Adult Learning and Organizational Development, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Organizations increasingly recognize that workforce capability development extends beyond technical skills acquisition to encompass broader ...
The Evolution of AI as Workplace Partner: From Chatbot Novelty to Strategic Collaborator, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Three years after ChatGPT's launch, artificial intelligence has evolved from generating coherent text to functioning as a collaborative work...
Leadership as Plumbing and Poetry: Why March's Counterintuitive Insight Matters More Than Ever
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: James March distinguished between leadership as "plumbing"—the rational work of plans, structures, and controls—and leadership as "poetr...
The Case for a Chief Innovation and Transformation Officer in the Age of AI, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Artificial intelligence is reshaping how organizations operate, yet many enterprises approach AI adoption primarily as a technical implement...
Mastering the AI Capability Gap: Why Domain Experts Must Lead AI Integration Before the Window Closes
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Artificial intelligence presents organizations with an unprecedented paradox: the engineers building AI systems possess limited insight into...
The GenAI Divide: Why 95% of Enterprise AI Investments Fail—and How the 5% Succeed, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Despite $30–40 billion in enterprise GenAI investment, 95% of organizations achieve zero measurable return, trapped on the wrong side of w...
AI in Education: Building Learning Systems That Elevate Rather Than Erode Human Capability
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: The integration of artificial intelligence into educational settings presents a fundamental challenge: how to harness powerful generative te...
The AI Skills Paradox: Why Meta-Competencies Trump Technical Know-How in the Age of Intelligent Automation, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: As artificial intelligence reshapes labor markets globally, organizational leaders face a fundamental strategic question: which capabilities...
From Silence to Stewardship: Business Faculty Responses to Administrative Incompetence, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: U.S. higher education faces mounting existential pressures—enrollment declines, cost escalation, political skepticism, and administrative ...
Quiet Cracking: The Silent Erosion of Employee Engagement and the Strategic Imperative of Purpose-Driven Leadership, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Quiet cracking represents a pervasive yet often invisible phenomenon undermining organizational performance across global workplaces. Recent...
AI Shaming in Organizations: When Technology Adoption Threatens Professional Identity, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Recent field-experimental evidence reveals that workers systematically reduce their reliance on artificial intelligence recommendations when...
The Hidden Cost of Being "Good": Rethinking Academic Excellence and Early Career Researcher Wellbeing, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Early career researchers (ECRs) navigate increasingly precarious academic landscapes where professional legitimacy demands extraordinary per...
Restructuring for AI: The Power of Small, High-Agency Teams and the Path to Enterprise-Scale Coordination, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Organizations adopting artificial intelligence face a fundamental structural challenge: traditional hierarchies and coordination mechanisms ...
Beyond Credentials: How Skills-Based Hiring Drives Organizational Performance and Social Equity, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Organizations across sectors are confronting a dual crisis: unfilled positions despite millions of qualified individuals being systematicall...
The Hidden Costs of Return-to-Office Mandates: How Policy Enforcement Erodes Talent, Trust, and Competitive Advantage, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Return-to-office (RTO) mandates have emerged as a dominant organizational response to perceived productivity and culture challenges in post-...
Unlocking Sustainable Performance Through Psychologically Informed Workplace Coaching, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: This article synthesizes meta-analytic evidence on psychologically informed coaching approaches to identify mechanisms driving sustained wor...
Skills Marketplaces and the Shift from Credentials to Verified Capabilities: Reimagining Workforce Development in the Digital Economy
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Traditional credentials—degrees, certifications, and job titles—are losing their predictive validity as sole indicators of workplace cap...
AI Transformation in Higher Education: Balancing Operational Efficiency with Academic Integrity, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Higher education institutions face mounting pressures from enrollment declines, budgetary constraints, and operational complexity while simu...
Managing Digital Distraction: Evidence-Based Strategies for Organizational Performance, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Digital distraction represents a persistent challenge to organizational productivity and employee wellbeing in contemporary workplaces. This...
When Simple Levers Fail: Why Management Interventions Require Strategic Coherence, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Management practice often relies on isolated interventions—cost reduction, performance systems, workplace policies—that show surprisingl...
Bridging Formal and Informal Learning: A Strategic Imperative for Modern Organizations, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: The evolving knowledge economy has fundamentally transformed how organizations approach workplace learning and development. This article exa...
When Artificial Intelligence Becomes the Teammate: Rethinking Innovation, Collaboration, and Organizational Design in the GenAI Era, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Generative artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping the collaborative foundations of knowledge work. This article synthesizes find...
How AI Agents Approach Human Work: Insights for HCI Research and Practice, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Artificial intelligence agents are emerging as potential collaborators—or substitutes—for human workers across diverse occupations, yet their beha...
Unlocking Human Potential: A Practitioner's Guide to Motivation Theory in Organizational Settings, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Motivation remains one of the most critical yet complex drivers of organizational performance and individual wellbeing. This article synthes...
The GDPval Revolution: What AI Task Performance Means for Organizational Work Redesign, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: The recent introduction of GDPval—a benchmark evaluating AI model performance on economically valuable real-world tasks—signals a fundam...
The Economics of AI-Generated Applications: Signal Degradation and Market Consequences, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Large language models have fundamentally altered the economics of written job applications by reducing production costs to near-zero. This a...
Navigating Organizational Change: Evidence-Based Strategies for Managing Uncertainty and Building Capability, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Organizational change initiatives fail at alarming rates, often due to inadequate attention to human and capability dimensions. This article...
The Distributed AI Enterprise: Coordinating Multiple AI Systems Across Business Units, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Organizations increasingly deploy artificial intelligence as distributed solutions across business units, functions, and geographies rather ...
Friendship in Team Dynamics: Translating Research Into Organizational Practice, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Workplace friendships represent a critical yet underexplored dimension of team effectiveness and organizational performance. Drawing from hu...
Designing Distributed Work for Performance and Development: An Evidence-Based Framework for HR Professionals, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Distributed work arrangements have evolved from niche practices into mainstream organizational imperatives, accelerated by technological adv...
The Two AIs: Why Conflating Predictive and Generative Systems Undermines Strategy, Policy, and Practice, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Organizations, policymakers, and practitioners routinely discuss "AI" as a monolithic technology, collapsing fundamentally distinct paradigm...
The Neuroscience of Effort-Driven Motivation: How Action Precedes Drive in Organizational Performance, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Traditional motivation theories position desire as the precursor to action, but contemporary neuroscience reveals a more nuanced mechanism: ...
The New Employment Contract: Redefining Job Security in Automated Environments, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: The proliferation of automation technologies—including artificial intelligence, robotics, and algorithmic management systems—has fundame...
Leading Through the AI Integration Gap: Why Organizational Change Now Defines Competitive Advantage, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Organizations have moved beyond questioning whether artificial intelligence delivers value. The critical challenge has shifted to organizati...
The MOST Assessment: How Empirical Validation Is Reshaping Organization Development Practice and Professionalization, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Organization Development has long struggled with establishing empirically validated competency frameworks that balance theoretical rigor wit...
Solving HR's Last-Mile Problem: Getting People Data into Frontline Managers' Hands, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Organizations invest heavily in people analytics infrastructure yet fail to translate insights into frontline management action. This articl...
When Metrics Become the Mission: Understanding and Managing Measurement Distortion in Organizations
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Organizations increasingly rely on quantitative metrics to guide decision-making, resource allocation, and performance evaluation. While mea...
Microshifting: The Next Evolution in Work Design Beyond Remote and Hybrid Models, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: The traditional 9-to-5 workday is experiencing fundamental disruption as workers adopt microshifting—the practice of fragmenting work into...
From Search to Match: How AI Agents Are Reshaping Platform Economics and Organizational Strategy, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Artificial intelligence agents are fundamentally transforming how platforms operate, shifting economic dynamics from search-based to matchin...
AI-Driven Role Conflict: Navigating Capability Expansion and Territorial Tensions in the Generative AI Era, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: The rapid diffusion of generative artificial intelligence tools is fundamentally reshaping professional boundaries within organizations. As ...
Unlocking Human Potential: Motivation Theory in Organizational Settings, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Motivation remains one of the most critical yet complex drivers of organizational performance and individual wellbeing. This article synthes...
Theory-Driven Innovation in Organizations: From Combinatorial Possibilities to Practical Breakthroughs, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Organizations face astronomical numbers of potential innovation pathways, yet most successfully navigate toward useful combinations of ideas...
AI-Augmented Decision Rights: Redesigning Authority in Human-Machine Organizations, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Organizations increasingly deploy artificial intelligence systems as active participants in decision-making processes, fundamentally alterin...
Algorithmic Management: Leadership in Organizations Where AI Supervises Humans, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Algorithmic management—the use of automated systems to direct, evaluate, and discipline workers—has expanded from platform-based gig wor...
The Hidden Cost of Poor Job Quality: Why Workers Are Struggling and What Organizations Can Do About It, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: The American Job Quality Study reveals a critical workforce gap: 60% of U.S. workers lack quality jobs across five dimensions—financial we...
Claude Skills and the Organizational Redesign of Work: Simplicity as Strategic Infrastructure, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Claude Skills, introduced by Anthropic in October 2025, represent a paradigm shift in organizational AI adoption through radical simplificat...
Bridging the AI Implementation Gap in HR: From Hype to Value, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Despite surging interest in artificial intelligence within human resources, most organizations remain in the early stages of their AI journe...
When AI Investments Fail: Why Work Redesign, Not Technology Deployment, Unlocks ROI, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Despite widespread adoption of artificial intelligence tools at the individual level, organizational returns remain disappointing. Recent in...
Organizational Structure for AI-First Operations: Beyond Traditional Hierarchies
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Organizations deploying artificial intelligence at scale face a fundamental structural challenge: traditional hierarchies built for human de...
Bridging the AI Implementation Gap in HR: From Hype to Value Draft, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Despite surging interest in artificial intelligence within human resources, most organizations remain in the early stages of their AI journe...
Beyond the Job-Hopping Myth: Why Gen Z Turnover Signals a Leadership Crisis, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Gen Z's shorter job tenures have often been mischaracterized as disloyalty or entitlement. Emerging evidence suggests that these patterns re...
AI-Driven Workforce Planning: Predictive Models for Future Talent Needs
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Organizations increasingly deploy artificial intelligence to anticipate workforce requirements, moving beyond reactive headcount management ...
Humane AI Transformation: Building Competitive Advantage Through People-Centered Technology Strategy, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Artificial intelligence adoption in organizations has largely focused on technical implementation and cost reduction, often overlooking the ...
Enterprise AI Upskilling at Scale: Strategic Workforce Transformation in the Age of Generative AI, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Large-scale AI upskilling initiatives represent a critical organizational response to generative AI adoption across knowledge-intensive sect...
When Reorganization Becomes the Problem: Breaking the Cycle of Structural Instability, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Organizational restructuring has become a reflexive managerial response to performance challenges, yet evidence suggests that frequent reorg...
Beyond Token Initiatives: Co-Creating Neurodiverse Work Environments through HR-Led Participatory Design, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: This article examines the emerging field of neurodiversity-inclusive organizational design through a critical pragmatist and sociotechnical ...
Work Pattern Evolution and Economic Development: An Organizational Complexity Framework, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: This article examines the coevolution of work patterns and economic development through an organizational complexity lens. As economies adva...
Distributed Work, Concentrated Capabilities: Organizational Adaptation and Economic Diversification, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: This article examines how organizations can leverage distributed work models to build concentrated capabilities that drive economic diversif...
The Capability Frontier: How Organizations Navigate Talent Mobility to Drive Economic Complexity, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: This article examines how organizations leverage talent mobility to develop economic complexity—the knowledge network capacity that enable...
Commitment over Compliance: Creating a Dynamic and Engaging Organizational Culture, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Organizations face a critical choice in how they motivate employees: enforce compliance through rules and monitoring, or cultivate genuine c...
Reconfiguring Productive Knowledge: Organizational Responses to Shifting Work Patterns, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Organizations are experiencing profound shifts in how productive knowledge is created, stored, shared, and leveraged amidst changing work pa...
Global Talent Networks and Local Economic Complexity: The Mediating Role of Organizational Structures, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: This article examines how organizational structures mediate the relationship between global talent networks and local economic complexity. A...
Cultivating a Growth Culture Through the Culture Triangle Framework, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Organizational culture has long been recognized as a critical determinant of performance, yet many organizations struggle to translate cultu...
Beyond the Hype: Why AI Alone Won't Secure Competitive Advantage, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: This article examines the relationship between artificial intelligence and sustainable competitive advantage through an evidence-based strat...
The Human-AI Paradox: Strategic Tensions in Technology Transformation, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: This article examines the emerging pattern of organizations simultaneously announcing major workforce reductions while significantly investi...
Maximizing Creative Outcomes in Human-AI Collaboration: Evidence and Strategies, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: This article examines the evolving dynamics between artificial intelligence and human creativity in organizational settings. Drawing on rece...
The Consulting Vanguard: How AI Agents Are Transforming Professional Services, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: The professional services industry stands at a pivotal inflection point as artificial intelligence (AI) agent technologies rapidly mature. T...
Human Capital as a Driver of Business Performance: The Netflix Approach, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: This article examines how leading organizations are reimagining the human resources (HR) function as a strategic driver of business performa...
The GDP Benchmark: A New Frontier for Measuring AI Capabilities in Professional Knowledge Work, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: This article examines OpenAI's recently released GDPval benchmark, which represents a significant advancement in evaluating artificial intel...
The Strategic Competency Gap: Perception versus Reality in Organizational Leadership, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: This article explores the prevalent discrepancy between perceived and actual strategic competencies among organizational leaders. Drawing on...
The Cognitive Cost of AI Assistance: Protecting Human Thinking in the Age of Generative AI, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Recent research reveals concerning patterns in how artificial intelligence tools may be affecting human cognitive processes. This paper exam...
The Dawn of Useful AI Agents: Implications for Knowledge Work and Organizations, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Recent advances in artificial intelligence capabilities have rapidly shifted the narrative around AI agents from theoretical to practical. T...
Faster Decisions in Complex Times: How Leaders Can Empower Teams to Act More Swiftly, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: This practitioner-oriented research brief examines strategies that leadership teams can adopt to cultivate an environment where teams can ma...
Embracing Otherness: The Organizational Impact of Otroverts in the Workplace, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: This article explores the emerging concept of "otroverts"—individuals characterized by their sense of otherness and comfort existing outsi...
The Möbius Effect: A Framework for Sustainable Leadership Impact, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: This article explores the application of the Möbius strip as both metaphor and framework for sustainable leadership practice. Drawing paral...
Economic Complexity from Within: How Organizational Adaptability Drives Regional Diversification, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: This article examines the critical relationship between organizational adaptability and regional economic diversification. While economic co...
Quantifying and Harnessing Human-AI Work Synergy in Organizations, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: Organizations increasingly implement generative AI tools to enhance employee productivity, yet standalone AI benchmark results offer limited...
The Rise of the Supermanager: Leadership Transformation in the AI Era, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: This article examines the emerging role of the "Supermanager" in contemporary organizations facing rapid technological change. As artificial...
Restructuring Entry-Level Employment in the AI Era: Beyond Traditional Apprenticeship Models, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: The integration of artificial intelligence into professional work environments is rapidly transforming entry-level employment, challenging t...
Advancing Data Literacy for Better Problem-Solving, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: This paper examines how organizational leaders can strengthen problem-solving and decision-making by cultivating data literacy across their ...
Leadership at the Intersection: Weaving Technology, Purpose, and Adaptability, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: This article examines how leadership is being fundamentally reshaped at the intersection of technology integration, purpose-driven orientati...
Adaptive Organizations and Regional Resilience: Navigating the New Geography of Work
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Abstract: This article examines how the evolving geography of work is reshaping organizational structures and regional economic resilience. The COVID-...