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Most leaders aren’t being rejected; they’re being quietly skipped. In 2026, if the AI Filter can’t understand your LinkedIn profile, a human will never see your name. Learn how to defeat Default Ignore and transform your LinkedIn profile from a simple resume into a machine-readable authority asset.
Ready to reset your mindset and energy in under 5 minutes a day? This 5-day challenge offers reflective prompts to pause, refocus, and move forward — perfect for leaders, creatives, and anyone craving a mid-year reset.
Quiet competence is a career liability in 2026. Without a clear personal brand statement, you risk triggering Default Ignore—an algorithmic suppression that makes you invisible to recruiters and boards. Learn how to craft a positioning line that survives the AI Filter and signals your Human Premium.
My brain is to blame for my fear of other people’s opinions (FOPO) as named by Michael Gervais, Ph.D., a psychologist and author of The First Rule of Mastery: Stop Worrying About What People Think of You. Designed for survival, our brains constantly scan the environment for danger. Thousands of years ago, it was useful… Continue reading Founder Confessions: I Suffer from FOPO!
I lied when I announced on LinkedIn my recent career move as a consultant at OakBloom Marketing. A friend called me out on my half-truth posting, “Congratulations, but why didn’t you say CEO?” My heart sank. She was right: I downplayed my role in my new venture as a startup founder. Perhaps it was a… Continue reading Founder Confessions: I Lied About My Title