#008 - Meaning is the New Metric.
Your IQ of 150 meant something once.
So did your MBA. Your flawless execution. Your strategic mind. But AI models now score higher on intelligence tests than most humans. They've graduated from every discipline you've mastered.
What now?
The End of Performance.
AI crushes the tasks you once took pride in.
Back-office work? Done.
Cognitive work? Same story. AI enters management now, offering feedback that rates higher in quality than that of experienced managers. Studies show that language models outperform veteran managers on common leadership challenges. The machine doesn't just mimic your job. It does it better.
Even the sacred spaces fall. Creativity. Empathy. Strategic thinking. All invaded.
What's your real value when the foundation you built your career on crumbles?
The "Why" Is Everything.
You still shape the world you live in.
That's not hyperbole. Every decision you make affects others. Many people will outsource their lives to machines. Their choices. Their direction. Their meaning. Leaders cannot.
Strategic direction and values are the cornerstones. Of your company. Of society. Of your life. You can consult AI. You cannot delegate the choice. Strategy isn't finding the optimal path. It's committing to a path and making it matter.
Connection matters more than you think.
The Harvard Study of Adult Development tracked people for 85 years and found one consistent truth: positive relationships keep us happier, healthier, and help us live longer. Not money. Not achievement. Relationships.
This isn't just personal life advice. Relationship satisfaction at age 50 was a better predictor of physical health at 80 than cholesterol levels. In business, connection shapes everything. Employee engagement. Team performance. The ability to lead through crisis.
I believe this might be a beautiful era for humanity.
If we take part in shaping it.
Future-Proof Yourself.
Slow down.
I hear "We must be faster" constantly. Rarely do I hear "We must be smarter." Examine your core values. Your direction. Your connections. This work matters more than speed.
Everyone's life is changing. You're still running. Like you're running away from something. But reality will catch you. So, slow down.
Rethink direction for your company. Not next quarter's targets. The game you're playing. The reason your company exists. Do this work before the world forces it on you.
Get an executive coach.
Companies typically see a 5-7X return for every dollar spent on executive coaching. MetrixGlobal found that executive coaching delivers a 700%+ ROI. These numbers tell only part of the story. Great coaching forces you to confront what you've been avoiding. Your blind spots. Your outdated assumptions. The gap between who you are and who you need to become.
It's not comfortable. It's not for everyone.
But neither is leading in an era when machines do most things better than humans.
The New Game.
The machines keep getting better.
Accept it.
Your value isn't performance anymore.
It's meaning.
It's accountability.
AI can optimize. It cannot care about the outcome beyond its training objective. It cannot stake its identity on a choice. It cannot wake up wondering if it made the right call. That's not a limitation.
That's your job description.
Brace yourself.
A new era is coming.
Your move.
Read more in the blog post:
👉 Why Your Company Still Needs You?
