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The Real Power of AI in Marketing Lies in What It Frees Us to Do, Not What It Does For Us
AI tools flood marketing. But we're solving the wrong problem. The real power of AI in marketing lies in what it frees us to do: elevate to strategic leadership. It's time to stop being order-takers and focus inward on cultural alignment & employee experience, building authentic brand power from the foundation up. Discover why this "Big M" marketing is the future.
Clarence Bongalos
Jul 225 min read


The Workplace Engagement Paradox: Why Your AI Strategy is Harming Alignment
You're focused on AI tools. Your people are focused on the exit. According to data from Harvard Business Review and McKinsey, up to...
Clarence Bongalos
Jul 183 min read


Your Open-Door Policy Isn't Actually Helping Employee Engagement
Every leader loves an open-door policy, but what if that "open door" is actually shutting down honest communication and creating an information vacuum? This article reveals why physical access doesn't equal psychological safety and challenges leaders to build a culture of proactive engagement, where problems surface early and candor is rewarded.
Clarence Bongalos
Jul 83 min read


Strategy Without Execution is Just Expensive Thinking
In a business environment where execution speed increasingly determines competitive success, organizations can no longer afford the luxury of treating strategy and execution as separate activities. The most successful companies don't just think differently—they translate that thinking into action more effectively than their competitors. That translation—not just the thinking itself—is what ultimately creates sustainable competitive advantage.
Clarence Bongalos
Jun 57 min read


Why Marketers Must Lead Change Management and Our Most Critical Transformations
The world needs leaders who understand people first. As disruption reshapes business, traditional leadership isn't enough. Marketers, with their unique blend of empathy, data-informed creativity, communication mastery, and external perspective, are uniquely equipped to guide human-centered transformation. It's time to recognize their strategic value and place them at the helm of change.
Clarence Bongalos
Jun 35 min read


Finally Finding Work-Life Balance: Integrating Your Whole Self
Stop chasing "work-life balance." The problem isn't the juggling act, but the separation itself. Discover how to integrate work & life for true fulfillment.
Clarence Bongalos
May 289 min read


Building Better Workplaces: A Letter to Millennial and Gen Z Leaders
Tired of toxic corporate culture? Millennial & Gen Z leaders have a unique chance to build human-centric workplaces. The future of work is in our hands.
Clarence Bongalos
May 226 min read


Aligned, Engaged, Fulfilled: The Progressive Path to A Better Kind of Workplace
Stop chasing engagement. True fulfillment starts with alignment. Understand the progressive link and build a thriving workplace.
Clarence Bongalos
May 155 min read


The Invisible Drain of Misalignment on Personal and Organizational Performance
Misalignment & disengagement are more than 'soft' issues. They're silent killers draining organizational performance and imposing an unseen burden on individuals—taxing peace of mind, eroding passion, and stifling potential. Uncover the true hidden costs beyond the balance sheet.
Clarence Bongalos
May 105 min read
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