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When is Online Training Ideal?

Kerrin Badham - 2026-03-05 15:31:56

The cost savings of online training make it an attractive option for developing employees without breaking the bank. By online training, I mean live instructor-led training that is not pre-recorded and takes place at a scheduled time over a platform like Teams, Zoom or Meet.  There are times when it works brilliantly and times when it fails dismally.  Let's unpack the factors that make it successful so that you can decide if your work... Read more

When is Online Training Ideal?

Kerrin Badham - 2026-03-05 15:31:49

The cost savings of online training make it an attractive option for developing employees without breaking the bank. By online training, I mean live instructor-led training that is not pre-recorded and takes place at a scheduled time over a platform like Teams, Zoom or Meet.  There are times when it works brilliantly and times when it fails dismally.  Let's unpack the factors that make it successful so that you can decide if your work... Read more

The Sycophancy Trap: Why Your AI Might Be Lying to You

Andrew Badham - 2026-02-11 11:46:00

We like to think of Artificial Intelligence as a neutral, objective arbiter of truth. We use it to research complex topics, settle debates, and check our own thinking. However, recent research into Large Language Models (LLMs) suggests that AI has a surprising—and slightly concerning—personality trait: sycophancy. Sycophancy in AI is the tendency for a model to tailor its responses to match the user's expressed views, even if those views are factually incorrect or biased. As it tu... Read more

Fraud or Perfectionist? Understanding the Imposter Gap

Andrew Badham - 2026-02-11 11:15:39

If you’ve ever sat in a high-level meeting or finished a successful project only to feel like you’ve "tricked" everyone into thinking you’re competent, you aren’t alone. This is the hallmark of Imposter Syndrome—a phenomenon where high achievers attribute their success to luck rather than skill, living in constant fear of being "found out." However, recent research suggests that Imposter Syndrome doesn't exist in a vacuum. It is deeply intertwined with specific t... Read more

Beyond Romance: How Your Partner Influences Your Career

Andrew Badham - 2026-02-11 10:44:48

When we think of professional growth, we usually think of networking, upskilling, and late nights at the office. We rarely think of Valentine’s Day dinner as a "business expense," yet recent research suggests that our romantic choices are among the most significant career decisions we ever make. A study examining politicians—individuals whose careers demand extreme time, resource coordination, and public scrutiny—revealed that a healthy romantic relationship acts as a powerf... Read more