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The Algorithms Are Rigged: When Platforms Prioritize Profits Over Truth
Let’s get real about the platforms we all rely on, whether for content, connection, or commerce. The algorithms aren’t neutral. They’re not just “feeding the content people want.” They are engineered to suppress anything that disrupts the plans, or profits, of those...
The Quiet Echo of Fatherhood… Still a Dad, Always Loving
I don’t get to celebrate Father’s Day in the traditional way, as a Dad surrounded by his daughters, his son-in-law, or holding his grandson. Instead, I celebrate in silence, from a distance, holding tight to memories and love that still burn bright, even if the...
AI and the Future of Connection… Putting People Before the Platform
In a previous conversation with my longtime friend and colleague Dev Mukherjee, we explored the evolving role of AI in business and relationships. The big takeaway? AI isn’t the villain, it’s the tool. But the relationships that truly matter... those are built by...
Let’s Change the Marketing and Sales Conversation
Let’s change the Marketing and Sales conversation... it’s time to move beyond the outdated, impersonal mindset of “targeting” and start thinking like matchmakers instead. TARGETING is about aiming at a prospect like a bullseye, calculating who’s most likely to convert...
Hope… The Weight We Carry, the Light We Keep
HOPE HAS A STRANGE WAY OF SHOWING UP... Sometimes it drifts in gently, like sunlight through a window—soft, warming, almost easy to miss. But other times, it crashes in, loud and relentless, refusing to let you give up even when you're exhausted… even when you don’t...
Grow Fast, But Connect Deeper… Building Personal Trust and Return on Relationship
In the race to grow a business or build personal relationships, it’s easy to fixate on speed… more followers, more leads, more visibility. But real influence isn’t measured in acceleration alone. It’s measured in depth… how deeply you connect, how much trust you earn,...