We’ve been told for years that 'pressure makes diamonds,' but sports science and psychology tell a different story. True growth doesn't come from breaking people down; it comes from training near failure with the right support. In this post, I break down the biopsychosocial model of leadership and explain why the best executives don't ask 'how hard can I push?' but 'what does this person need to perform?'

What we’re seeing right now isn’t a technological revolution. It’s a leadership one—and a lot of executives are failing it. Instead of fixing broken communication or dysfunctional teams, many leaders are reaching for AI as a shortcut. But AI can’t hold a difficult conversation, and it certainly can’t build trust. Here is why the companies getting AI right are the ones redesigning their leadership first.