by chris | Apr 26, 2026 | Leadership & Change, Reflections & Future Readiness
DeepSeek’s breakthrough AI model is challenging established tech giants by offering a more cost-effective, efficient solution. The rise of disruptors like DeepSeek—a Chinese AI startup—demonstrates why sticking to traditional business models can be a fatal flaw. This...
by chris | Apr 26, 2026 | Reflections & Future Readiness
3 headlines in January took my attention. “Luxury no longer means quality’: Consumers weigh in on the slowdown – Vogue Business “China enters ‘new normal’ for luxury market with flat sales expected in 2025” – Reuters...
by chris | Apr 26, 2026 | Leadership & Change, Reflections & Future Readiness
It’s a question that keeps many agency leaders awake at night. For decades, creative agencies have been the custodians of storytelling, the architects of emotion, and the bridge between brands and their audiences. AI has been used to create campaigns, analyzing...
by chris | Apr 26, 2026 | Reflections & Future Readiness
When companies look to up-level customer experience, they often dive straight into the latest shiny technology—AI, chatbots, data analytics, you name it. And yes, these tools can create personalized and efficient customer interactions. However, without bringing the...
by chris | Apr 26, 2026 | Leadership & Change, Reflections & Future Readiness
We live in a world that constantly encourages us to do more, achieve more, and accumulate more. I subscribe to the philosophy of “less is more” , it has become a beacon of simplicity and clarity. Rooted in the principles of minimalism, it suggests that by...
by chris | Apr 26, 2026 | Reflections & Future Readiness
I have recently come across the concept of the Potemkin village. It refers to an elaborate facade designed to give an impression of prosperity while concealing the less impressive reality underneath. The term comes from the 18th century, when Grigory Potemkin, a...
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