Now is the time

Stop Asking What AI Can Replace. Start Asking What Humans Must Keep.

AI isn’t just changing how we work—it’s forcing a choice most leaders aren’t explicitly making. Do we use AI to replace humans, or to elevate them? The research is getting clearer. Some data shows early signs of job displacement, especially in entry-level knowledge work. At the same time, another body of research shows something equally powerful: AI can dramatically increase human capability without removing humans from the system. This isn’t a technology problem. It’s a design decision. The future of work won’t be decided by what AI can do. It will be decided by what leaders choose to automate—and what they choose to protect. And right now, most organizations are optimizing for efficiency… not for humanity.

April 22, 2026

Stop Active Listening. Start ACTIVE QUESTIONING!

I always believed Active Listening has been and is the key foundation to being a skilled leader and influencer.  However, while important, it is now time to go deeper with powerful ACTIVE QUESTIONING! Active questioning, as discussed in the context of leadership and management, particularly in Harvard Business Review (HBR) articles, emphasizes the importance of

June 20, 2024

Eli’s Favorite Sayings and Best Coaching Recommendations

Over 10 years of coaching and I have to admit, I do have some go-to coaching sayings and recommendations/questions that I continue to find really valuable. I thought I would share some of them with you. “You can’t wink at someone in the dark.”  This is one of my favorites as if you do not

December 29, 2022

At 55 I Am No Longer A Millennial

Once I was 25, then I was 35 and years later, today I am 55. How did that even happen? If you are reading this and you are younger than 40, take note…one day, hopefully, you will graduate to milestones in age. But beware! While there are many advantages to aging, professionally there are many pitfalls. In an era

December 12, 2020

Elections, Empathy and Leaderhship

It is not over yet. This year has been a struggle for so many with Covid-19, #BLM, dealing with new norms and new ways of living, unemployment and so much more. However, we have yet another major obstacle to overcome and that is the elections in the United States. So what do elections have to do with you,

October 28, 2020

Make The Time For Leadership Development. Save Money.  Save People.

As we all know, time is our No. 1 commodity. And as most business professionals will tell you, “I am really busy. I have no time.” As an executive coach working in the extremely fast-paced world of tech, I see a lot of leaders not taking time for professional development or training their managers and executives to

January 20, 2020

Don’t Settle. Negotiate For More Money for Your Next Job!

Dear Eli, What do you think are the best ways to negotiate a new job offer? I personally get really nervous and am afraid to ask for more as I’m scared they might take the offer back. What do you think? Carla G. Dear Carla, As you can well imagine, I hear this quite often.

February 11, 2019

Take Your Power Back and Get A Job

Dear Eli, It never fails.  I tend to always get really nervous on phone screens and interviews.  I feel like I never answer the questions well enough. I often feel like I do a really bad job.  Help!  Leslie K.  San Jose, CA Hi Leslie… As you can imagine, there are millions of job seekers

March 28, 2018

Five Tips To Help You Find Your Next Job

Times have changed and today’s technology is unbelievable as to what is now available for job seekers.  As a business and career coach. I have learned a great deal and today I am going to share some secrets for your consideration if you are looking for work.  IT IS A NUMBERS GAME Looking for work

September 11, 2017