"Digital Darwinism" highlights that rapid technological change makes continuous adaptation essential for company survival. Organizations like Nokia and Kodak failed by not adapting, while others like Microsoft and Netflix thrived by embracing change. Leaders must foster a "learn-it-all" mindset, encouraging experimentation, learning, and customer focus to stay relevant. Adaptation is now the baseline for survival.

Are We Really Working Smarter? The proliferation of digital tools, while promising increased efficiency, often leads to distraction, information overload, and potential security risks. Instead of more productivity, is constant connectivity and context-switching contributing to burnout and fragmented workdays? Perhaps we should focus on a more mindful and intentional approach to technology use, design systems and processes that protect focus, respect boundaries, and prioritize human well-being over mere engagement metrics.

AI is reshaping the workplace, with headlines highlighting job reductions, bold vendor claims, and mixed results from implementations. While the economic potential is widely promoted, the human impact—especially for displaced workers—remains a pressing concern. This moment calls for thoughtful leadership and open dialogue among technologists, executives, and practitioners.