Author: Marc Ragsdale

Building a high-performing team requires clear communication, alignment of goals, and shared accountability. Two critical elements that significantly contribute to this are daily priority statements and regular stand-up meetings. Daily Priority Statements A Daily Priority Statement is a simple, yet powerful, tool that ensures team members are focusing on the right tasks each day. Each […]

Offshoring by large corporations is a divisive issue, especially when American jobs are cut in favor of cheaper labor abroad. But there’s a key distinction to be made between that and what we call preshoring. What is Preshoring? Preshoring refers to startups founded abroad, not by choice but by necessity. These are businesses started by […]

In light of the tragic incident involving a 26-year-old employee of Ernst & Young (EY) in Pune, India, who allegedly succumbed to workplace stress, it’s a sobering reminder of the pressures modern workplaces can exert on individuals. While the full facts of this particular case remain unverified, the narrative is disturbingly familiar—an overworked employee, stressed […]

In recent years, businesses have been burdened with the growing influence of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) scores. These frameworks, once championed for the noble causes of social responsibility and fairness, have increasingly crossed into territory that is both intrusive and indefensible. At its core, the idea of improving […]

As someone deeply immersed in software development, I believe we’re standing at the edge of a significant shift. Today, I lead a team building what I see as a crucial part of the future of work. But more importantly, the way we interact with software to accomplish knowledge-based tasks is on the verge of a […]

If these people welcomed you into their home, proudly sharing their rich culture, ancient recipes, and intricate customs refined over centuries, would you instead mock their struggles, publicize unflattering images, and discourage others from visiting? Recently, I came across a travel vlog of a British gentleman traveling through India, where he captured scenes of poverty, […]

In the near future, the workplace as we know it will undergo a transformative shift powered by AI and advanced analytics. All the data we’ve been collecting—from absenteeism to engagement levels—will be subject to AI-driven scrutiny, providing insights that were once unimaginable without considerable effort. This revolution will enable managers to access comprehensive, 360-degree reviews […]

Introduction As the CEO of Kaamfu, I’ve learned that the success of our company depends on a careful balance of competing satisfactions. Our employees, customers, and owners each have unique needs, and it’s essential that we address these needs in a way that creates harmony and drives the overall success of our business. This balance […]

As the CEO of Kaamfu, I believe in the power of continuous evolution, both in our business and our people. We are entering a transformative era where AI will not just influence but redefine the way we work. By January 2025, Kaamfu will be an AI-Empowered organization. This means that all our workers will be […]

In the ever-evolving landscape of political thought, modern liberalism has emerged as a dominant force, advocating for social justice, equality, and individual freedoms. However, intertwined with these noble ideals is a complex and often troubling phenomenon: the undercurrent of self-hatred among some of its proponents. This article explores the intricate relationship between modern liberalism and […]