Jamie Dimon says soft skills like emotional intelligence and communication are vital as AI eliminates roles
This story was originally featured on Fortune.com AI is transforming the job industry, and eliminating some roles in the process. But Jamie Dimon says soft skills will be more important than ever in the AI era. Last weekend, JPMorgan Chase’s CEO told Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures that he doesn’t believe AI will lead to dramatic cuts in the labor force […]
Storytelling is the Tool
In this episode of Storylines Live, the conversation centers on one of the most overlooked drivers of business success: the story that explains why someone chooses to buy from you, work with you, invest in you, or partner with you. Host Paul welcomes John Geraci, founder of CI2 Advisors, whose career spans military leadership, the […]
Deloitte CTO Warns of AI Investment Imbalance: 93% on Technology, Just 7% on People
By Nick Lichtenberg | Originally published December 15, 2025 In boardrooms around the globe, a specific anxiety is taking hold. It isn’t just the fear of robots taking jobs; it is the paralyzing worry of “buyer’s remorse” in a market moving at breakneck speed. According to Bill Briggs, Deloitte’s chief technology officer, as we move […]
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Connection > Communication: Why Surface-Level Messages Aren’t Enough
We live in an era of relentless communication. Notifications buzz our phones, emails fill our inboxes, and LinkedIn posts stream past our eyes like ticker tape. Everyone’s “communicating” all the time—but very few are actually connecting. At CI2 Advisors, I’ve seen firsthand how this glut of surface-level messaging leaves people numb. No matter how clever […]
The Evolving Role of Product Management in the Age of AI
By Stacey Weber When I took my first position in product management, I thought the most important thing that development and the organization wanted from me was to be deeply intertwined with development, helping to dictate features and drive the schedule. After experiencing strong resistance to my first requirement document, which included screenshots, I had […]
Feature Requests: Friend or Foe?
Feature requests are a constant companion of most product managers. It seems like no matter where you go, someone has an idea — AKA a feature request — for your product. Some people hail these feature requests, proclaiming them the silver bullet of product evolution. Other product professionals view these constant requests as the bane […]
Product Management is like Internet Connectivity
By Stacey Weber A few weeks ago, we were on a roadtrip – heading home from Arizona to Wisconsin. It was already dark when we reached Colorado, driving north near the eastern border of the state on some highway that shall remain unnamed. It looked desolate, and then the music stopped as Pandora lost signal. […]
Multiple Perspectives Drive a Solid Strategy
You know you need a strategy; you’ve seen the magic that happens when everyone is rowing in the same direction. Creating that vision and direction seems so much harder when you’re at the helm; everyone wants the best plan, but oftentimes, their ideas and convictions don’t appear to mesh well. A strong strategy gives guidance […]
You Can’t Please Everyone
By Stacey Weber Uncertainty is the nature of product management. After all, we are constantly predicting what the market will buy and forecasting what products and features will delight our users. That uncertainty can be hard to handle, and you’re surrounded by people who aren’t afraid to be vocal about their beliefs and opinions. It […]