Wednesday, January 14, 2026

WEDNESDAY — PERSPECTIVE & PRACTICE

“Force comes from the org chart. Power comes from skills.”

— Gapingvoid

When OpenAI’s board fired Sam Altman in 2023, they held every legal right… until 700 employees threatened to walk, proving who actually wielded influence. From Pompey versus Caesar to the modern boardroom, titles authorize while loyalty mobilizes; leaders who confuse the two often discover their “authority” was merely on loan. To learn more, Check out the article Why the Sun Always Wins.

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Stay safe. Stay healthy. Be strong. Lead well.

Chad