Culture isn't an art. It is a science of micro-habits. I spoke with CanvasRebel about making the workplace more human and why traditional training fails our brains. Reflecting on the journey so far. Full interview here: canvasrebel.com/meet-ivan-pa...

I went from fixing code to "fixing" people. The truth? You can’t debug a human. I felt like a failure until I changed my framework. I sat down with Dalmo Cirne to discuss how to lead without losing your mind. If you’re a new manager, read this: www.linkedin.com/pulse/analyt...

Is your team winning, or just survival of the fittest? Most managers think they are fostering "healthy competition." In reality, they are presiding over a slow-motion collapse of psychological safety.

Trust takes decades to build but 1ms to destroy via AI slop. Don’t let unmonitored bots hijack your narrative. The future is Bionic: Machine speed + human judgment. Scale your tech without losing your soul. Read my discussion with Gal Borenstein: www.linkedin.com/pulse/can-ai...

I remember sitting in a leadership meeting three years ago. The room wanted a scapegoat for a delayed project. My project lead was the target. I had a choice. Pass the blame or stand in the gap. (1/3)

The factory-style school is dead. We’ve spent centuries forcing kids to be human hard drives. Memorizing dates isn't learning. It’s a memory test. The real world needs critical thinkers, not people who can recite a textbook. We are failing our students by ignoring this.

Le harcèlement institutionnel: quand l'entreprise vous broie sans un mot. 🤯 Ce n'est pas un incident, c'est un système. Objectifs irréels, réorgas sans fin... Ton cerveau est en mode survie. Ton énergie s'épuise. Que vas-tu décider de faire pour te protéger ?

Stop calling it a "promotion" if the only thing that goes up is the workload. "It’s a great opportunity for your growth". "This title will look amazing on your resume". The "Dry Promotion" (a title bump with zero pay increase) has become a "best practice" at work. Say just No.

When organizational "fog" hits, most leaders make a fatal mistake: they go silent. They wait for "all the facts" but science proves that uncertainty is more stressful to the brain than a guaranteed negative outcome. From my discussion with Salvatore Manzi www.linkedin.com/pulse/fog-le...

En Suisse romande, passer 50 ans en PME, c'est devenir un monument historique : tout le monde admire la façade (votre expertise) mais personne ne sait comment financer la rénovation Le constat est piquant: 87% des patrons vous voient comme les gardiens du temple de l'expertise (1/2)

Stop treating your brain like a disobedient dog. Willpower is a finite battery, not a skill. Research shows "discipline" is a failing strategy for long-term change. Small, consistent acts thicken your neural pathways until the new behavior becomes the "easy" route.

Buying AI tools for a team stuck in bureaucracy is like putting a Ferrari engine in a lawnmower. It's noisy but goes nowhere. To lead at Formula 1 speed: Trade "Army" hierarchies for SEAL teams Set Guardrails to allow sprinting Manage outcomes over tasks More: www.linkedin.com/pulse/ai-spe...

We’re asking leaders to fly through digital storms with zero instruments. I sat down with Ben Perreau @perreau.bsky.social to discuss the solution: The Empathy Mirror. AI as a bionic boost for leadership. www.linkedin.com/pulse/leader...

Why do we weep for Avatar but scroll past real wars? Our brains shut down analytical filters for fiction. But in reality, "In-group" bias blocks our empathy. James Cameron hacked your amygdala. We don’t need more news. We need to bypass our own mental borders.

If you're an individual contributor or engineer who transitioned to management, you won’t want to miss this conversation between Ivan Palomino (@ivanpalomino.bsky.social) and me. This "Growth Hacking Culture" episode is going to be a hit.

In the office, men age like wine; women age like milk. At 50, a man is "distinguished." A woman hits the "Double-Glazed Ceiling"—a barrier that’s thicker, soundproof, and designed to keep her out. Full thoughts: www.ivanpalomino.net/post/the-qui... (Follow for more on ageism at work)

Stop wasting millions on software for a broken culture. Tech is only 20% of the game. Human Infrastructure is the other 80%. If your team is in survival mode, AI won’t save you. It will only accelerate the burnout. Build the garden, then the tool. The manifesto: www.linkedin.com/pulse/stone-...

Neuralink: The ultimate upgrade? 🧠 → Infinite productivity. → Boundless creativity. But tech isn't neutral. It carries the ego of its creator. When tools are weaponized for personal agendas, the "upgrade" becomes a cage. I’m for tech, but I’m for humanity first. 🛡️ #neuralink

I use behavioral science to build culture. I didn't know it was also used for destruction This NATO report on Cognitive Warfare is revolting: → The mind is the new battlespace → Adversaries "distort and degrade" our reasoning → Our freedoms are used to polarize and target us

Corporate "quiet firing" doesn't happen with a bang—it happens with a fade-out. In France, they call it Placardisation. In Germany, it's the Abstellgleis. Whatever the language, the goal is the same: eroding the relevance of senior talent until they "get the hint."

Feedback often feels like a physical attack because of the Amygdala. We mistake high standards for low empathy. But silence is the ultimate sign of professional disengagement. The most dangerous leader is the one who lets you fail without a word.

Unpopular opinion: Judging a leader by their results is a mistake. Sébastien Page explains the "Resulting" bias: rewarding a lucky fool is a recipe for disaster. To win, you must focus on process over outcomes. Full breakdown of the psychology of power: youtu.be/Cjr5n05sLIs

Stop trying to "grit" your way through your goals. Sustainability comes from structure, not just willpower. ✦ Set "approach" goals: focus on what you gain, not what you quit ✦ Find your crew: accountability is a hack, not a weakness ✦ Focus on how you feel today over distant numbers #HabitFormation

Stop treating leadership like a sprint. Chronic "hustle" floods the brain with cortisol, effectively shutting down your strategic thinking. You aren’t grinding; you’re just stuck in survival mode. True resilience is a network, not a solo act. Stop paying the high-interest debt on your own biology.

Your 20 years of loyalty is becoming a liability. Not because of your age—but because of your data density. To your HR's AI, you don’t exist. You’re a "Data Ghost." 👻 It’s not a skills gap. It’s a visibility gap. Time to hack your digital twin. Read how: www.linkedin.com/pulse/digita...

We keep acting like humans are perfectly rational robots. We aren’t. We are messy, emotional, and use mental shortcuts all the time. The secret isn't more willpower; it's making the right choice the default choice. My discussion on Meggi Rombach's Podcast open.spotify.com/episode/7KIL...

Thinking for yourself is now an act of rebellion. Between misinformation and super-egos, it’s easy to lose your own voice. 5 Rituals to fix it: → Face biases → Trust the "BS ick" → Iterate > Perfect → Build compassion → Track growth, not gains #SimplyHuman

he "Swiss Dream" is a lie. 🇨🇭 New data on the "Ecology of Risk" shows we aren't afraid of avalanches or war—we’re afraid of our jobs. The top 2 risks keeping the Swiss up at night: 1️⃣ Accepting a new job 2️⃣ Quitting a current one Stability is a trap. 🪤 #Switzerland #Risk

Why your 360 feedback is failing: Treat it as a checklist ➡️ You get compliance. Treat it as a growth engine ➡️ You get performance. Most companies are just digitizing anxiety. Stop collecting opinions like Pokémon cards. Here is how to fix the process: www.peoplekult.com/post/more-th...

Stop trying to "fix" your team. Your brain's Negativity Bias turns you into a "gap hunter"—scanning for errors instead of replicating flow. Shift from Manager to Operations Coach. Don't just investigate failures. Perform a forensic analysis of your WINS. Scale your "Golden Hours."

Stop chasing intensity. Your brain learns through repetition, not cramming. Consistency strengthens neural pathways (neuroplasticity) & moves skills from conscious thought to effortless habit (automaticity). 🔥 Sporadic effort = traffic jam. ✅ Daily effort = high-speed highway. #Habits #Neuroscience

Most of us tie our happiness to a goal. We say, “I’ll be happy when I get the job, the house, the partner, the number in my bank account.” We think this is normal. But it is a trap. You can only act in the present. You can only feel joy now. The future is always out of reach.

Why is saying NO the hardest thing to do? 🤯 We procrastinate for days, our gut screams "stop," but we keep pushing. It’s not just a lack of willpower. Your brain is actively sabotaging you. 👇

Most people think human rights are a global issue. They're not. They're a daily choice. You shape human dignity with every action, every word, every day. Not just in courtrooms or on the news. You change the world by changing your corner of it.

Is the EU's 40% Women on Boards Quota a TRAP? 🤯 The 2026 deadline is NOT the real challenge. Former global search expert Dr. Keith Dorsey reveals the TRUTH: Boards need Optimal Diversity (Demographics + Cognition). Stop being a "compliance number."

Real workplace courage isn't about risk. It's about integrity. 💥 Do you have it? The signs you do: * Say no when it harms your health/values. * Voice when toxic behavior is happening. * Not caring if you're called "disloyal" for doing the first 2. Dot

A "FIFA Peace Prize" with no reason is an empty gesture. It breeds cynicism. Recognition must be specific to work. Vague praise doesn't register the behavior. Challenge: If you can't state the act & the impact, stop giving the prize. It's a waste of time and trust.

Stop calling your workforce "low-effort" or "lacking grit." Leaders are misdiagnosing the problem I recently spoke with Dr. Brian Alman: the root cause of burnout and poor performance isn't a deficit of talent. It's an abundance of unhealed emotional wounds open.spotify.com/episode/10vx...

The Power Paradox: The skills that got you promoted are the first ones you abandon when you become the boss. I sat down with Hilda Gan on the Revup Your Leadership podcast to discuss the science of Hubris Syndrome and some powerful habits to fight it. Full ep. youtu.be/NdRu7IxHp6Y

Most leaders think you need big bonuses to make people happy at work. Start with these zero-cost acts: • Say “thank you” in front of others • Write a quick note or email • Mention someone’s effort in a team meeting • Tell someone how their work helped you.

Companies with the HAPPIEST employees outperformed others by almost 6% in stock price. Companies with the highest PAYING salaries? Only a 2% bump. Happiness > Money. The numbers don't lie.

Leadership breaks people. It breaks even the best. And nobody talks about it. We love to praise leaders for their drive and grit. But the truth is, the pressure never stops. The “always-on” culture is not just a buzzword. It is a system that chews up even the strongest.

For years, I thought the goal was just "security." Get the job, get the salary, pay the bills. But I learned the hard way that a paycheck can fill your bank account while leaving you completely empty. Here is what it actually looks like to work without purpose ->

Signs you’re stuck in survival mode: 1) Your stomach knots up as the weekend ends. 2) You count down the days. 3) You’re not just tired. You’re drained, snappy, and short with people you care about. 4) Your boss emails. Your heart races. You want to run, not reply.

Une fusion est un traumatisme psychologique pour vos équipes. C'est une inondation de cortisol (stress) et une chute de dopamine. J'ai écrit un article pour Experts Suisses sur ce qui se passe vraiment dans la tête de vos équipes post-fusion. www.experts-suisses.ch/blog-experts...

For years, the fear of financial instability kept me in the passenger seat of my own life. My brain was wired to value "predictability" over purpose. In this interview, I share how I finally tamed that fear. Full story 👇 boldjourney.com/an-inspired-...

Your favorite song is a legal performance-enhancing drug. 🧠 It’s not a metaphor. • Dopamine spikes (Motivation) • Cortisol drops (Stress) • Alpha waves rise (Focus) Don't just "think positive." Put on headphones. Change your brain chemistry first, and the mindset will follow. 🎧

Power changes your brain chemistry. It’s like driving a car with a broken speedometer. You think you’re going 60. You’re actually flying at 100. You miss the warning signs. You ignore the bumps. You crash into problems you never saw coming.

You think your manager is "bad" because they don't have all the answers and often ask for your opinion. I'd argue you're lucky. You could have the "perfect" manager who nails every presentation... but couldn't care less about your development and never recognizes your work.

It looks like progress. It feels like success. But it’s just a show. Here’s why this happens: → OKRs and targets are simple to measure. → Real problem-solving is messy and slow. → Numbers reward short-term wins, not deep solutions. This is what Radhika Dutt calls performance theater.