Your first leadership role changes more than your job title. It shifts how success is measured—from the quality of your own work to your ability to create clarity, build trust, and help others succeed.

What if AI could do more than automate tasks? IKEA’s approach shows how technology can create space for people to learn new skills, move into higher-value work, and contribute in new ways. The larger question is what could happen if more organizations used AI not just to reduce work, but to expand human potential.

Government contracting is more than processing requisitions and awarding contracts. Drawing on decades of acquisition experience, I explore why the best contracting professionals think strategically, ask better questions, anticipate future needs, and become trusted business advisors to the organizations they support.