Author: Alan Bukrinsky
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When Intelligence Becomes Dangerous: Why Organizations Fail After Success
Imagine a civilization millions of years more advanced than ours observing humanity from the outside. They would not conclude that we lack intelligence. They would see language, science, technology, markets, art, cooperation, abstraction — an extraordinary capacity to build complex systems and solve hard problems. But they would also see something unsettling. We consistently use…
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AI Adoption Is Not Binary. It’s Maturity.
There’s a quiet illusion spreading across leadership teams. Someone asks: “Are we using AI?” And someone answers: “Yes, of course. We use ChatGPT.” The room relaxes. But AI adoption isn’t binary.It’s not a yes-or-no checkbox. It’s a maturity curve. And without a shared definition of maturity — especially at the leadership level — most organizations…
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The Meeting Paradox: Why Psychological Safety Is Killing Your Best Ideas
I’ve sat in dozens of board meetings and executive sessions, and I’ve noticed something disturbing: the more we optimize for psychological safety, the less truth actually gets spoken. Here’s the data point that should alarm every CEO: 70% of people who believe they have something valuable to say in a meeting choose not to say…
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The Value of Altruism and Volunteering
Altruism is one of the most powerful forces in community life. Every time someone chooses to give something of themselves for the benefit of others, a cycle begins that multiplies both value and purpose. The Importance of Financial Giving Altruism often begins with financial giving—and for good reason. Money sustains organizations, pays staff, covers logistics,…
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Leading from the Front: Why CEOs Must Be AI Practitioners, Not Just Advocates
Nearly every survey shows the same thing: around 95% of CEOs at fast-growing companies say they’re optimistic about AI. But when you look closer, there’s a gap. Many of those same leaders haven’t actually used AI themselves. That disconnect is more than a curiosity — it’s a credibility problem. How do you lead people through…
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This AI Meme Made Me Laugh… Then Think
I found this meme funny… but also strikingly accurate. Many CEOs are rushing into AI with huge enthusiasm, but often without clarity on what specific problem they’re solving. The result? Exactly what you see here. After 3+ years partnering with companies on conversational AI solutions, I’ve seen this pattern repeat countless times. Organizations invest in…
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The AI Adoption Paradox: What I’m Really Seeing from the CEO Trenches
Why most companies are stuck at the extremes—and the internal forces working against progress Something’s not adding up with AI adoption, and I think I’m starting to understand why. Marc Zao-Sanders recently wrote in Harvard Business Review about how Gen AI usage in 2025 splits almost evenly between personal and professional applications. Meanwhile, executives everywhere…
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The AI Revolution: Humanity’s Next Defining Leap
From language to agriculture, industry to the internet — every major leap in human history has redefined our way of life. Today, we stand at the edge of the next great leap: the AI Revolution. In this article, I reflect on the revolutions that shaped us, what AI means for individuals and organizations today, and…
Alan Bukrinsky 