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In early 2024, Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, made a widely circulated claim: practical quantum computing was still decades away. This sent retail quantum computing stocks that had been riding the hype crashing. Not long after, he walked that back. At a subsequent event, he acknowledged that his earlier statement underestimated the pace of progress. More importantly, NVIDIA has recently begun leaning into the space, investing in infrastructure to support quantum computing devel

There are moments in leadership when effort is not enough. When being “on” is not enough. When showing up casually is actually a liability. Those are the moments that demand something different: You have to lock in. Locking in is not about intensity for intensity’s sake. It is about intentional focus, clarity of execution, and a visible shift in standard. People can feel when a leader has locked in. The room changes. Priorities sharpen. Noise disappears. And when it matters

We talk a lot about hope. Hope for better timing. Hope for the right opportunity. Hope that things will work out. Hope matters. It keeps us going when things feel uncertain. But hope doesn’t create progress. Movement does. That’s where The MOVE Principle comes in: Movement Over Vacant Expectation Hope without action is just waiting. Expectation without movement is just an assumption. Progress starts when you move. Why Movement Comes First Many professionals wait for clarity

Servant leadership has long been positioned as the gold standard of leadership. Coined by Robert K. Greenleaf, the idea is simple on the surface: The leader exists to serve others first, and through that service, organizations perform better. At its best, servant leadership is about: Elevating people Removing obstacles Creating the conditions for others to succeed Prioritizing long-term growth over short-term wins It sounds straightforward. Almost obvious. But here’s where it

Hi everyone. Today, I want to apply the concepts of customer experience to career progression. " Experience " has been a heavily used buzzword for the past decade. Corporate functions and consulting offerings have been built around customer experience. The idea is that a customer's experience heavily influences purchase decisions. As an omnichannel consumer (catalog, online, app-enabled, and in-store), I wholeheartedly agree. If I am frustrated by my experience at a sto

My leadership journey began in middle school when I was elected to the student government body. From that moment forward, I spent as much time leading student organizations as I did on my school work. My parents would argue that I spent too much time leading and not enough time studying. After I finished business school, I continued to take on leadership roles outside of my professional life. While I may not have achieved senior executive status, I have collected many leaders

Bring your own story, or someone else will tell your story for you. This was one very important lesson I learned over my years of professional experience. Growing up as an Asian American, I constantly struggled to navigate the space between boasting and self-advocacy. Most Asians were raised in very strict homes where children were disciplined rigorously to be quiet, respectful, and humble. They were taught to study hard and let their grades speak for themselves. This up

Have you ever read the description of you based on your Zodiac sign and thought to yourself, "That's sort of true but not all of it." Did you ever have a tough time completing a behavioral test, such as Myer Briggs because it felt like you could answer the question multiple ways? When we have trouble relating to written descriptions of ourselves, it is because we are navigating several identities at that moment. An engineer at my work recently reminded me of the concept of si

Most professionals don’t stall because they lack talent. They stall because they lose momentum. Momentum is what turns effort into progress you can feel. It’s the difference between pushing a boulder uphill every Monday and having the work roll forward with less force. John Maxwell has a well-known line: momentum solves most problems. Even if the exact percentage is debatable, the idea holds. When you’re moving, a lot of friction disappears. What momentum actually is (and wha

My last name in Chinese is 謝 , pronounced as ‘Tse.’ It is the traditional character for ‘thank.’ In simplified Chinese, it is 谢, pronounced as ‘Xie.’ Of course, my non-traditional dad decided it sounded more like ‘Jae.’ To me, my last name has come to symbolize personal leadership rooted in gratitude. I strive to embody what it means to be a 'grateful leader.' This is reflected in my appreciation for my journey, the position I hold now, and everyone who has helped me along

In fire protection, technicians don’t assume systems will work when needed. They verify. Through Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance (ITM) , technicians confirm that systems will perform as designed during a real incident. Because when something fails during a fire, it’s already too late. Small issues—if left unchecked—become system failures. And system failures can have catastrophic consequences. Now take a step back. How many professionals treat their careers with that s

We often talk about culture in big, abstract terms. Values. Mission. Strategy. But culture is not built in statements. It’s built into how people treat each other in close proximity. In that sense, the most overlooked model for a thriving culture is not a corporation or a framework. It’s a neighborhood. A good neighborhood is not defined by sameness. It is defined by a shared understanding: we may be different, but we look out for each other. We take care of what we share. We

A title can give you authority. It cannot give you credibility, judgment, or purpose. That distinction matters more than many people realize. We often talk about leadership as if it is one thing, but it is not. Some people lead because their role requires it. Some lead because they choose to step forward, whether or not they have formal authority. And some lead because they believe helping others move forward is part of what they are here to do. These are not small difference