My London Marathon 2026

Is the world a vampire, or is it full of abundance? Maybe it’s both. We are in the middle of a tough, terrible news cycle. And, yet, I ran this year’s London Marathon and enjoyed myself. I want to tell you about it. Important caveat: It’s not my first marathon, and I was not aiming…

We’re Not Being Weird Enough About AI

We’re not being weird enough about AI. In my industry, which is sometimes called HR Tech but is moving toward Work Tech, we have settled on a comfortable way of talking about technology that I would describe as bootlicking. We acknowledge that AI is a general-purpose technology, the kind that reshapes entire economies, improves over…

London Marathon 2026: Three Weeks Away

Hey, everybody. I just ran my longest training run before the upcoming London Marathon. I am fundraising for Cats Protection, a leading UK charity focused on the welfare of cats. It was hot (84°F and 29°C) and sunny. Even though I drank plenty of fluids, monitored my electrolytes, and fueled very well, I still had…

The Promised Land

Even though DEI isn’t a big focus anymore, spring always brings a wave of religious holidays at work. In HR, making sure everyone feels included can be a real challenge. Religion is always bigger than just what you grew up with. Lunar New Year kicks off in February, bringing travel, family time, and traditions for…