Newsletter #30 Tech Moves Fast - Leadership Moves With Intention

AI is scaling what small teams can do. Pressure is rising. Noise is everywhere.
But the people who move forward don't just react. They choose clarity. They lead with intent.

In this issue, we explore five sharp insights for navigating what's next:

• Why AI isn't a threat unless we treat it like one
• What calm leadership looks like when the world moves fast
• How Elon Musk's algorithm reveals the true cost of complexity
• Why automation won't replace skilled trades, but our schools might
• What Spanx founder Sara Blakely teaches us about courage, failure, and doing it your own way

Tech moves fast — intent decides what matters.

Small teams. Big outcomes. What happens when we stop fearing AI and start using it with intent? It's not about replacing people, it's about amplifying what they're capable of.

Leadership isn't about doing more. It's about doing the right things with clarity, not chaos. Resilient teams don't sprint to survive. They move with focus and purpose.

Simplify first. Automate last. Always question the requirements, even the clever ones. This mindset prevents teams from building elegant solutions to the wrong problems.

AI might replace coders — but not welders, electricians, or HVAC techs. The real threat isn't automation. It's an education system that steers too many away from skilled trades.

Start small. Stay real. Use humor. Don't be afraid to challenge norms or do things your own way. Her story proves that vulnerability and grit scale better than perfection ever could.