Forty percent of major companies just admitted something quietly. They deployed AI agents they can’t control, can’t explain, and can’t stop. No oversight. No visibility into what’s actually happening. Shadow autonomy running parallel to the official narrative. But here’s what should terrify you more: You’re doing the same thing in your personal life right now.Continue reading “The Authority Crisis Nobody’s Naming: Why Geopolitical Chaos Starts Inside You”
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When the Promise Finally Breaks: Introducing “The Gap”
I was thirty-two years old, sitting in a conference room on the fourteenth floor of an office building in downtown Houston, when something broke in me that couldn’t be repaired. The CEO was mid-sentence, explaining why we needed to “recommit to our people” and “rebuild trust with our workforce.” He used the word “family” threeContinue reading “When the Promise Finally Breaks: Introducing “The Gap””
The Collective Shadow: Reflections on Legacy, Chaos, and Change
Sometimes, I find myself in silent dialogue with the dead—my father, grandfather, mentors, and friends who shaped me. These conversations linger in my psyche, their voices etched into my being. They don’t speak back, of course, but I know them so well that I can almost hear their cadence, their energy, their wisdom. It’s strange—whenContinue reading “The Collective Shadow: Reflections on Legacy, Chaos, and Change”
The Allure and Pitfalls of Scale: A Veteran’s Perspective
Having spent years navigating the high-stakes world of oil and gas deals, I’ve witnessed firsthand the contrasting realities of “big” versus “small” operations. I oversaw the construction of narratives for deals worth over $10 billion, ensuring they were technically sound while highlighting the most appealing aspects for potential clients. Later, I transitioned to the acquisitionContinue reading “The Allure and Pitfalls of Scale: A Veteran’s Perspective”