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Per Nathan Benaich with Air Street Capital ... The business of AI finally caught up with the hype in 2025. The large labs and leading AI companies are now generating close to $20 billion in annual revenue. See more #ThoughtsAndObservations on #AI and #AgenticAI at substack.com/profile/2323...
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November 12, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Per Nathan Benaich with Air Street Capital ... The business of AI finally caught up with the hype in 2025. The large labs and leading AI companies are now generating close to $20 billion in annual revenue. See more #ThoughtsAndObservations on #AI and #AgenticAI at substack.com/profile/2323...
"With care, communication, connection, coping & customization — CHROs can prioritize employee support & psychological safety to create a more successful and sustainable transformation process." Update on #OrganizationalDesign and #WorkplaceResilience at substack.com/profile/2323...
Mike Temkin (@miketemkin)
Update on Organizational Design and Workplace Resilence: “Workplace transformation often involves major changes that can be uncomfortable for employees. … Workplace transformation efforts must be int...
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November 6, 2025 at 4:41 PM
"With care, communication, connection, coping & customization — CHROs can prioritize employee support & psychological safety to create a more successful and sustainable transformation process." Update on #OrganizationalDesign and #WorkplaceResilience at substack.com/profile/2323...
#Yoga offers a framework for leading w/energy, intuition, simplicity & understanding. Its principles help leaders quiet fear, focus their energy, & make wiser, human-centered decisions in a world increasingly shaped by technology. More on #Meditation & #Mindfulness at substack.com/profile/2323...
Mike Temkin (@miketemkin)
Advice about Meditation and Workplace Stress:
“Yoga offers a framework for leading with energy, intuition, simplicity, and understanding. Its principles help leaders quiet fear, focus their energy, ...
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November 5, 2025 at 5:09 PM
#Yoga offers a framework for leading w/energy, intuition, simplicity & understanding. Its principles help leaders quiet fear, focus their energy, & make wiser, human-centered decisions in a world increasingly shaped by technology. More on #Meditation & #Mindfulness at substack.com/profile/2323...
“Resilient companies foster a pervasive culture of innovation... (embracing) risk-taking, experimentation & failure (as) an inevitable part of thinking boldly.” Lynne Doughtie - U.S. business exec. More #ThoughtsAndObservations on #OrganizationalDevelopment at linkedin.com/pulse/organi...
Organizational Development - Thoughts And Observations
“Organizational Development (OD) is a field of research, theory, and practice dedicated to expanding the knowledge and effectiveness of people to accomplish more successful organizational change and p...
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November 4, 2025 at 5:38 PM
“Resilient companies foster a pervasive culture of innovation... (embracing) risk-taking, experimentation & failure (as) an inevitable part of thinking boldly.” Lynne Doughtie - U.S. business exec. More #ThoughtsAndObservations on #OrganizationalDevelopment at linkedin.com/pulse/organi...
Per @pewresearch.org nine-in-ten U.S. adults say they at least sometimes come across news they think is inaccurate, including 42% who say this happens extremely often or often. #ThoughtsAndObservations on Trust in the #News and #Media now at substack.com/profile/2323...
Mike Temkin (@miketemkin)
Update on News Media:
“(Per a recent Pew Research Center survey conducted Aug. 18-24, 2025) … nine-in-ten U.S. adults say they at least sometimes come across news they think is inaccurate, including...
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November 3, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Per @pewresearch.org nine-in-ten U.S. adults say they at least sometimes come across news they think is inaccurate, including 42% who say this happens extremely often or often. #ThoughtsAndObservations on Trust in the #News and #Media now at substack.com/profile/2323...
AI-powered coworkers … (are) already changing how people think about the workforce, (& the utilization of Agentic AI) creating increased autonomy to complete a wide range of tasks per Lareina Yee, senior partner at @McKinsey. See more on #AI & #AgenticAI at substack.com/profile/2323...
Mike Temkin (@miketemkin)
Update on Agentic AI from McKinsey:
AI-powered coworkers …. (are) already changing how people think about the workforce, (and the utilization of Agentic AI) per Lareina Yee, senior partner at McKins...
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October 30, 2025 at 4:47 PM
AI-powered coworkers … (are) already changing how people think about the workforce, (& the utilization of Agentic AI) creating increased autonomy to complete a wide range of tasks per Lareina Yee, senior partner at @McKinsey. See more on #AI & #AgenticAI at substack.com/profile/2323...
At least 12% in the U.S. suffers from insomnia as an obdurate condition. Among Millennials 15%. And 30 to 35% of Americans have trouble falling asleep, trouble staying asleep, or waking too early. See more #ThoughtsAndObservations on #Sleep #Insomnia and #Dreams at substack.com/profile/2323...
Mike Temkin (@miketemkin)
Update on Sleep and Insomnia:
From The Atlantic: “Rapid-eye-movement (REM) sleep, that vivid-dream stage when our eyes race beneath our eyelids like mice under a blanket, is essential to emotional re...
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October 29, 2025 at 12:54 PM
At least 12% in the U.S. suffers from insomnia as an obdurate condition. Among Millennials 15%. And 30 to 35% of Americans have trouble falling asleep, trouble staying asleep, or waking too early. See more #ThoughtsAndObservations on #Sleep #Insomnia and #Dreams at substack.com/profile/2323...
To thrive in the rapidly evolving age of generative AI, senior business leaders need to recognize that success hinges less on the technology itself than on leadership and organizational transformation. See five steps recommended in the Harvard Business Review at substack.com/profile/2323...
Mike Temkin (@miketemkin)
Advice on the use of AI by businesses from the Harvard Business Review:
“To thrive in the rapidly evolving age of generative AI, senior leaders need to recognize that success hinges less on the techn...
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October 28, 2025 at 5:40 PM
To thrive in the rapidly evolving age of generative AI, senior business leaders need to recognize that success hinges less on the technology itself than on leadership and organizational transformation. See five steps recommended in the Harvard Business Review at substack.com/profile/2323...
Advancements in robotics … are enabling machines to navigate their environments w/increasing degrees of dexterity & autonomy. Robots with human-like features, such as arms and legs have become enduring symbols of a futuristic society. See more #ThoughtsAndObservations on substack.com/profile/2323...
Mike Temkin (@miketemkin)
Two updates on Robotics:
From The Washington Post: “Humanoid robots (robots with human-like features, such as arms and legs) have become enduring symbols of a futuristic society. Now, as The Washingt...
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October 24, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Advancements in robotics … are enabling machines to navigate their environments w/increasing degrees of dexterity & autonomy. Robots with human-like features, such as arms and legs have become enduring symbols of a futuristic society. See more #ThoughtsAndObservations on substack.com/profile/2323...
#HRTech is now emphasizing the use of #AI, particularly #AgenticAI … supporting #Recruitment, #TalentMobility, #ManagerWorkflows and #EmployeeSupport. See more #ThoughtsAndObservations about #HRTech on Substack at substack.com/profile/2323...
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October 22, 2025 at 3:17 PM
#HRTech is now emphasizing the use of #AI, particularly #AgenticAI … supporting #Recruitment, #TalentMobility, #ManagerWorkflows and #EmployeeSupport. See more #ThoughtsAndObservations about #HRTech on Substack at substack.com/profile/2323...
Solar energy is poised to become the second-largest source of electricity in the US, surpassing wind in 2025 and coal by 2028, according to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. For more #ThoughtsAndObservations about #Sustainability on Substack go to substack.com/profile/2323...
Mike Temkin (@miketemkin)
Update on Energy Sources:
“Solar energy is poised to become the second-largest source of electricity in the US, surpassing wind in 2025 and coal by 2028, according to the Federal Energy Regulatory Co...
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October 22, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Solar energy is poised to become the second-largest source of electricity in the US, surpassing wind in 2025 and coal by 2028, according to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. For more #ThoughtsAndObservations about #Sustainability on Substack go to substack.com/profile/2323...
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon tells The Wall Street Journal, "It’s very clear that AI is going to change literally every job...Maybe there’s a job in the world that AI won’t change, but I haven’t thought of it.’ More #ThoughtsAndObservations about #AI & the #Workplace at substack.com/profile/2323...
Mike Temkin (@miketemkin)
Update on AI and the Workforce from The Wall Street Journal:
“Walmart Chief Executive Doug McMillon said in one of the most pointed assessments to date from a big-company CEO on AI’s likely impact on...
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October 22, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon tells The Wall Street Journal, "It’s very clear that AI is going to change literally every job...Maybe there’s a job in the world that AI won’t change, but I haven’t thought of it.’ More #ThoughtsAndObservations about #AI & the #Workplace at substack.com/profile/2323...
“In an organization that is unwilling to change...figure out why (people) don't want to change...It could be (their) personal equities & reputations are defined by the role they're in or the process they've mastered.” Stanley McChrystal
More on #ChangeManagement at www.linkedin.com/pulse/well-m...
More on #ChangeManagement at www.linkedin.com/pulse/well-m...
Well-Managed Change Can Be Transformational
Thoughts And Observations about Change Management: “The business environment is constantly evolving. Economic fluctuations, technological disruptions, regulatory shifts, and competitive pressures dema...
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October 20, 2025 at 5:13 PM
“In an organization that is unwilling to change...figure out why (people) don't want to change...It could be (their) personal equities & reputations are defined by the role they're in or the process they've mastered.” Stanley McChrystal
More on #ChangeManagement at www.linkedin.com/pulse/well-m...
More on #ChangeManagement at www.linkedin.com/pulse/well-m...
Per McKinsey, agentic AI has the potential to generate5 to 10 percent revenue uplift by 2030 .. & cost savings could range from 30 to 50 percent, driven by automation of repetitive tasks and streamlined operations. See more on #ThoughtsAndObservations about #AgenticAI at substack.com/profile/2323...
Mike Temkin (@miketemkin)
Update on Agentic AI from McKinsey: “In recent months, the conversation around technological transformation has centered on agentic AI, and for good reason. Capable of perceiving context, reasoning th...
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October 20, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Per McKinsey, agentic AI has the potential to generate5 to 10 percent revenue uplift by 2030 .. & cost savings could range from 30 to 50 percent, driven by automation of repetitive tasks and streamlined operations. See more on #ThoughtsAndObservations about #AgenticAI at substack.com/profile/2323...
New research from The Carlyle Group indicates that environmental, social & governance initiatives are directly linked to positive business outcomes, citing quantitative data from 9,000 private cos. See update on #Sustainability & #BusinessOutcomes on Substack at substack.com/profile/2323...
Mike Temkin (@miketemkin)
Update on Sustainability and Business Outcomes from Axios: “ESG (environmental, social and governance initiatives) — as fraught as the acronym might be — is actually good for business, according to Ca...
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October 20, 2025 at 2:06 PM
New research from The Carlyle Group indicates that environmental, social & governance initiatives are directly linked to positive business outcomes, citing quantitative data from 9,000 private cos. See update on #Sustainability & #BusinessOutcomes on Substack at substack.com/profile/2323...
“Advances in #AI and #automation are revolutionizing #farming by introducing autonomous tractors and optimizing cropmanagement through sophisticated analytics," reported in the @wsj.com See more #ThoughtsAndObservations about #AI and #AutonomousTechnology on Substack at substack.com/profile/2323...
Mike Temkin (@miketemkin)
Update on AI and Farming from The Wall Street Journal: “Advances in AI and automation are revolutionizing farming by introducing autonomous tractors and optimizing crop management through sophisticate...
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October 17, 2025 at 2:36 PM
“Advances in #AI and #automation are revolutionizing #farming by introducing autonomous tractors and optimizing cropmanagement through sophisticated analytics," reported in the @wsj.com See more #ThoughtsAndObservations about #AI and #AutonomousTechnology on Substack at substack.com/profile/2323...
"Engaging in a creative pastime... could slow brain ageing. Researchers found that the more skilled a person was at their chosen hobby, the slower their brain appeared to age." More #ThoughtsAndObservations on #Aging, #CognitiveHealth & #Retirement on Substack at substack.com/profile/2323...
Mike Temkin (@miketemkin)
Update on Aging, Cognitive Health and Retirement:
Engaging in a creative pastime, such as ballroom dancing or playing a musical instrument, could slow brain ageing. Researchers studied brain clocks —...
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October 17, 2025 at 2:19 PM
"Engaging in a creative pastime... could slow brain ageing. Researchers found that the more skilled a person was at their chosen hobby, the slower their brain appeared to age." More #ThoughtsAndObservations on #Aging, #CognitiveHealth & #Retirement on Substack at substack.com/profile/2323...
Top priorities for #HR in 2026 will be #AI strategies and #ChangeManagement initiaitives per Gartner. See more #ThoughtsAndObservations on Substack at substack.com/profile/2323...
Mike Temkin (@miketemkin)
AI strategy and change management to be key 2026 HR priorities per Gartner.
“Chief HR officers should prioritize harnessing artificial intelligence in 2026, according to Gartner. CHROs should develop...
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October 17, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Top priorities for #HR in 2026 will be #AI strategies and #ChangeManagement initiaitives per Gartner. See more #ThoughtsAndObservations on Substack at substack.com/profile/2323...
Advancements in #robotics are enabling machines to navigate business environments with increasing degrees of dexterity and autonomy. See more from a McKinsey report in #ThoughtsAndObservations on Substack at substack.com/profile/2323...
Mike Temkin (@miketemkin)
Update on the use of robots by businesses from McKinsey:
“Advancements in robotics … are enabling machines to navigate their environments with increasing degrees of dexterity and autonomy. Per Sven...
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October 16, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Advancements in #robotics are enabling machines to navigate business environments with increasing degrees of dexterity and autonomy. See more from a McKinsey report in #ThoughtsAndObservations on Substack at substack.com/profile/2323...
The quantum computing field is maturing beyond its origins, particularly within prominent research labs that require highly specialized talent … according to “Quantum Index Report 2025” from the MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy. More at substack.com/profile/2323...
Mike Temkin (@miketemkin)
Update on Job Openings in Quantum Computing from the MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy:
“The quantum computing field is maturing beyond its origins, particularly within prominent research labs th...
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October 16, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The quantum computing field is maturing beyond its origins, particularly within prominent research labs that require highly specialized talent … according to “Quantum Index Report 2025” from the MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy. More at substack.com/profile/2323...
#Burnout is more than #fatigue. Per @MIT Sloan Management Review article ‘With Burnout on the Rise, What Can Companies Do About It?’ #chronicstress in the workplace shows up through 3 primary symptoms: exhaustion, cynicism and detachment. See more at substack.com/profile/2323...
Mike Temkin (@miketemkin)
Update on Burnout from The MIT Sloan School Of Management:
“Burnout is more than fatigue. The MIT Sloan Management Review article ‘With Burnout on the Rise, What Can Companies Do About It?’ uses a de...
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October 15, 2025 at 7:20 PM
#Burnout is more than #fatigue. Per @MIT Sloan Management Review article ‘With Burnout on the Rise, What Can Companies Do About It?’ #chronicstress in the workplace shows up through 3 primary symptoms: exhaustion, cynicism and detachment. See more at substack.com/profile/2323...
Developers are converting underutilized office spaces into much-needed housing-reshaping the future of core commercial center in urban areas. As of early Sept., 12.4 million square feet of conversion projects underway or planned in NYC. See more about #UrbanPlanning at substack.com/profile/2323...
Mike Temkin (@miketemkin)
Update on Urban Planning: “In Midtown Manhattan, the former headquarters of Pfizer is being stripped down to its columns, beams and concrete slabs. Developers plan to turn the towers into roughly 1,60...
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October 15, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Developers are converting underutilized office spaces into much-needed housing-reshaping the future of core commercial center in urban areas. As of early Sept., 12.4 million square feet of conversion projects underway or planned in NYC. See more about #UrbanPlanning at substack.com/profile/2323...
McKinsey suggests how agentic business organizations could be built and be productive around five pillars of the enterprise. See #ThoughtsAndObservations about #AgenticAI on Substack at substack.com/profile/2323...
Mike Temkin (@miketemkin)
Update on the use of Agentic AI in businesses:
“Organizations are beginning to deploy virtual AI agents along a spectrum of increasing complexity: from simple tools that augment existing activities t...
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October 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM
McKinsey suggests how agentic business organizations could be built and be productive around five pillars of the enterprise. See #ThoughtsAndObservations about #AgenticAI on Substack at substack.com/profile/2323...
Investing in mental health interventions could help individuals with years of healthy life & boost global economy up to $4.4 trillion in 2050. Each $1 invested in mental health interventions could have an economic return of $5 to $6. See more #ThoughtsAndObservations at substack.com/@miketemkin/...
Mike Temkin (@miketemkin)
Update on Mental Health:
“Mental and substance use disorders are on the rise, alongside other noncommunicable diseases. Investing in mental health interventions could help individuals reclaim years o...
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October 14, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Investing in mental health interventions could help individuals with years of healthy life & boost global economy up to $4.4 trillion in 2050. Each $1 invested in mental health interventions could have an economic return of $5 to $6. See more #ThoughtsAndObservations at substack.com/@miketemkin/...
Three #ChangeManagement strategies:
1) build coalitions based on problem expertise, not solution support;
2) identify problem’s origin story rather than just selling a vision;
3) assume that the organizational culture must transform.”
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1) build coalitions based on problem expertise, not solution support;
2) identify problem’s origin story rather than just selling a vision;
3) assume that the organizational culture must transform.”
See more at substack.com/profile/2323...
Mike Temkin (@miketemkin)
Advice on Change Management from the MIT Sloan School Of Management:
“Many leaders of growing organizations bemoan employee resistance to change. … The amount of change coming at leaders right now m...
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October 14, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Three #ChangeManagement strategies:
1) build coalitions based on problem expertise, not solution support;
2) identify problem’s origin story rather than just selling a vision;
3) assume that the organizational culture must transform.”
See more at substack.com/profile/2323...
1) build coalitions based on problem expertise, not solution support;
2) identify problem’s origin story rather than just selling a vision;
3) assume that the organizational culture must transform.”
See more at substack.com/profile/2323...