Flat orgs, founder hustle, no HR, and mission-over-money? These startup myths sound good until they cost you real growth. This week’s Thoughtful Thursday breaks down the lies founders believe, why they need to go, and what to do instead. Especially if you want to scale without losing your team—or your mind.

AI isn’t going to replace great leaders—it’s going to expose the ones who can’t evolve. This post breaks down why AI adoption is no longer optional, how to use it without losing your human touch, and what it means to lead responsibly in a digital age.