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10 Reasons against using AI
1. It Erodes Human Mastery When we outsource thinking, writing, creating, or deciding to AI, we risk atrophying the very muscles that make mastery meaningful. Skills like judgment, synthesis, and discernment sharpen only through repeated struggle. AI’s convenience can short-circuit that process, creating “competent novices” who know what to do but not why . (See: Hubert Dreyfus, “What Computers Still Can’t Do”) 2. It Undermines Meaningful Work Psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmi

Andrew J Calvert
Nov 3, 20253 min read


#FortuneCookieFriday
Your problems are like clouds. They look heavy. They feel overwhelming. And? They are mostly air. This isn’t about pretending challenges...

Andrew J Calvert
Oct 31, 20251 min read


Empowering Teams to Thrive and Lead Through Change and Uncertainty
Sales and CS live in turbulence every day. A competitor launches a new product. A major account churns. Budgets get cut. One week you’re...

Andrew J Calvert
Oct 30, 20251 min read
Imposter Syndrome Signals Growth, Not Inadequacy
We don’t talk about imposter syndrome often enough. And when we do, it’s usually framed as a problem to be fixed. But what if that...

Andrew J Calvert
Oct 28, 20253 min read


Driving a High-Performance Culture
In Sales and Customer Success, “busy” can look like the whole team hustling on calls, chasing renewals, logging activity in the CRM. On...

Andrew J Calvert
Oct 27, 20251 min read
Stop Saying “You’re Empowered”
Help Your Team Feel It Instead I was sitting with a sales leader the other day when he sighed, "I keep telling my team they’re...

Andrew J Calvert
Oct 23, 20253 min read


Mastering the Art of Independence at Work
Your relationship with your boss can be fraught with challenge, indecision and learning to navigate her or his preferences. But take a look at yourself and how you show up. Here are five stages of evolution in the boss-employee relationship, where would you put yourself on the scale? "Boss, I've got a problem, what should I do?" At this stage, you rely heavily on your boss for guidance and decision-making. It’s typical when you’re new to a role or tackling unfamiliar challen

Andrew J Calvert
Oct 21, 20252 min read


Boosting Team Effectiveness with Behavioral Science: A Practical Guide for Leaders
As a leader, you’re not just driving your own success, you’re guiding your team toward achieving collective goals. But how can you ensure...

Andrew J Calvert
Oct 17, 20252 min read


Making Peace with the Ordinary: Finding Joy in Life’s Everyday Moments
Life often feels like it should be a highlight reel, big wins, special occasions, life-changing experiences (doubly so if you look at...

Andrew J Calvert
Oct 14, 20253 min read


Your Feelings as a Compass: What Your Body and Emotions Are Trying to Tell You
We grow up hearing things like “Don’t cry,” “Stay calm,” or my personal favourite, “Don’t take it so personally.” We learn to manage...

Andrew J Calvert
Oct 9, 20254 min read
The Power of Talking to Strangers
How Small Encounters Shape Big Outcomes "The power of the stranger lies in what they bring out in us." – Priya Parker, The Art of...

Andrew J Calvert
Oct 7, 20252 min read
Fulfillment isn’t only about the finish line.
It ’s about the person you discover along the way Every challenge, every small win, even every stumble, they all shapes you. The patience...

Andrew J Calvert
Oct 3, 20251 min read
The Expiry Date on Knowing
From the political debate, to scientific research and beyond, certainty is the enemy of learning We like to feel certain. Certainty feels...

Andrew J Calvert
Sep 30, 20253 min read


The Burnout Antidote: How Mindfulness Can Improve Resilience and Well-being
Remember about 10 minutes ago when it was New Years resolution / Team Kick off time? Today marks just 96 days until the end of the year....

Andrew J Calvert
Sep 26, 20252 min read


The Human Upgrade Plan
Becoming more human in an age of AI isn’t accidental. It’s intentional. 1. Upgrade Your Attention Why: In a world of infinite tabs,...

Andrew J Calvert
Sep 25, 20252 min read
When the World Pulls at You, Stay Rooted
There are days when it feels like everything is designed to unbalance you. A demanding email. A passive-aggressive comment in a meeting....

Andrew J Calvert
Sep 23, 20253 min read
From Transactional to Transformational: Rethinking Your One-on-Ones
A guide to making your 1-1s more human, more developmental, and more impactful It starts like this: “My one-on-ones? Honestly… they’re...

Andrew J Calvert
Sep 16, 20253 min read
Experience Into Wisdom: Building Reflection Into Your Daily Rhythm
Eight practical ways to pause, reflect, and learn from the best teacher you already have: your lived experience. We live in a world that...

Andrew J Calvert
Sep 12, 20252 min read
When You Don’t Lecture But Listen Instead
I recently ran a group coaching session for sales leaders, most of whom hadn’t done the prep work (they were meant to bring a video of...

Andrew J Calvert
Sep 9, 20252 min read


The Power of Pausing: Creating Space for Focus and Clarity
In today’s fast-paced world, it's easy to get swept up in the constant rush of tasks, deadlines, and distractions. But what if the key to...

Andrew J Calvert
Sep 4, 20252 min read
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