Psychological safety has become corporations’ ultimate magic cure-all. Teams underperforming? Build psychological safety. People not speaking up? More psychological safety. Ask ChatGPT for help with any team problem? You guessed it — psychological safety. It’s the ultimate irony: We’ve created groupthink around a concept designed to prevent groupthink. Why did this happen? … [More]
The Workplace Safety Bubble That Backfires
Psychological safety is often weaponized against the very outcomes it was meant to create
Economic Security Is the New Language of Trade. Arizona Should Learn It
The core question is about trust
When American and Mexican negotiators closed their third round of USMCA review talks in Mexico City in late July, the agenda read the way these agendas always read. Steel and aluminum. Automobiles. Agriculture. Labor. Electronic payments. And one item that would not have appeared on a trade agenda ten years ago: economic security. I grew up on this border and worked it … [More]
AZ Blue: 8 Decades of Advancing Health and Strengthening Arizona Communities
Caring for well-being beyond providing coverage
For more than 85 years, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue) has been woven into the fabric of the state, quietly, consistently and intentionally supporting the health of individuals, families and employers across all 15 counties. What began as a local nonprofit health insurer has evolved into a statewide force for community well-being, driven by the belief that health … [More]
The AI Problem Valley Business Leaders Don’t Know They Have
With AI, there’s no ‘one and done’
For those leading an Arizona-based business today, chances are very high their employees are already using AI. They’re using it to draft emails, summarize meetings, analyze data, create presentations, write code, review résumés and solve countless everyday problems. Whether the organization has formally rolled out AI tools or not, AI has already found its way into day-to-day … [More]
Feedback: September 2026
Q: As a 2025 Women of Achievement honoree, you’ve been recognized for outstanding leadership. Different times seem to call for different strengths. So, what do you feel are the most important leadership qualities for the times we are in now?
Jessyca Leach Chief Executive Officer Prisma Community Care Sector: Healthcare We live in an uncertain climate, both literally and figuratively. Today’s leadership must be compassionate, proactive and focused on building resilience within our teams so people can continue to do meaningful work while maintaining their mental and physical health. For me, that also means … [More]
