Mythic reflections on AI, leadership, and the art of shaping intelligence
There are moments in history when change does not arrive gently. It does not knock at the door and wait to be invited in. It comes with presence, with force, and with the quiet but unmistakable sense that something has shifted, and that whatever was true before this moment will not remain true for long.
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EDEA Energy is growing rapidly, and as a result I’m approached by many recruiters. Before we even begin a conversation, here’s what you need to know about EDEA’s expectations.
Recruitment at EDEA Energy is never about volume—it’s about people. Every candidate who applies has invested time and hope. That deserves respect, and we expect our partners to reflect this.
Our standards are clear:
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And Why Your Next CEO Shouldn’t Be a Fortune 500 Star
There’s a persistent fantasy in the start-up world: the belief that bringing in a “seasoned” executive from a major corporation will instantly transform a fledgling business into a well-oiled machine. After all, they’ve run billion-dollar divisions, sat in polished boardrooms, and managed global teams. What could possibly go wrong?
Plenty.
While there are exceptions—executives who truly get it—more often than not, this move leads to friction, disappointment, and premature exits. Here’s why:
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There’s a curious paradox in human behaviour that surfaces time and again—in boardrooms, villages, families, and even start-up ventures. Yep, I’ve personally bore witness to this a couple of times.
When resources are scarce, people often band together. They share, compromise, and look out for each other. But when the prospect of abundance looms—when the pile starts to look like it might become substantial—something changes.
Cooperation turns to competition. Altruism gives way to ambition. The same people who were content to share a crust suddenly start elbowing each other over the banquet.
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Much of the venture capital discourse centres around the usual suspects: product–market fit, TAM, defensibility, and traction. But rarely do investors address a far more insidious risk — the psychology of the Founder.
Let’s look at the good, the bad and the ugly of Founders…
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Throwing more money at employees is not always the best way to motivate them.
Of course, pay matters. People need to feel they are being paid fairly, and I have always believed salaries should be high enough to take money off the table as a daily concern. But once that threshold is reached, simply paying more does not automatically create more energy, commitment, or better performance.
So what does?
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The Tipping Point 