


The Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Work
The other day, I got snippy with Alexa. It wasn’t my fault, she wouldn’t listen. After the fourth time she misunderstood, I noticed my heart rate (and voice) were elevated. I wasn’t being unreasonable or demanding. I simply (very nicely) asked her to start a podcast where I left off listening to it during my commute home. Instead, she went rogue and started it right after the major plot twist was revealed. I don’t want [...]
Creating an Environment Employees Want to Be In: A Guide to Fostering Workplace Satisfaction
In the pursuit of a productive and successful workplace, creating an environment that employees genuinely want to be a part of is a game-changer. Especially in this day and age of employees leaving the workforce when they can’t achieve the level of satisfaction they’re expecting. When employees feel valued, engaged, and satisfied, their performance soars, leading to increased creativity, better collaboration, and reduced turnover. Here are some essential steps to help you craft an environment [...]
How Prioritizing Mental Health Can Revolutionize the Construction Industry
One of my closest friends, who is a construction worker, and I have spent countless hours talking about sports, family, politics, current events, social causes, careers, and movies. We’ve gotten into heated….debates about who the grillmaster is (spoiler alert, it’s me). We are a masterful team for moving, working on cars, or cleaning up after a party thrown by one of our wives. We share similar thoughts and opinions on most topics. Despite this, there [...]
Predict a Brighter Future by Developing Mindfulness
When I was younger, the Magic 8 Ball ruled my life. To be fair it didn’t rule every aspect of my life, but it was my roadmap for navigating my way through childhood. Every morning I shook loose pieces of wisdom that helped me determine my plan for the day and my life. My Magic 8 Ball was the key to my future. That’s what my 10-year-old brain told me. Of course, by the time [...]