Let's eavesdrop on a conversation between your employee and C.A.R.L., the Cohesive Artificial Response Leader.

Hey C.A.R.L., why am I not getting promoted? I’m showing up, doing my job...

If you feel overlooked for promotion, it might be helpful to assess whether you are actively participating in your own growth plan and seeking opportunities to contribute beyond your immediate responsibilities.

So what am I supposed to do? Wait for my manager to finally notice me?

The book suggests that instead of waiting for your manager to notice you, you should take proactive steps to stand out and make a positive impact.

Over 56% of today’s workforce has become increasingly dissatisfied with the lack of training and development offered by their employer. Many of these same people are being passed over for promotion with no plan for success.

Toxicity in the workplace is like an invisible weight dragging down morale, productivity, and retention.

Many employees find themselves working in environments where toxic behaviors thrive, unsure of how to navigate or challenge them.

So, I asked C.A.R.L., the Cohesive Artificial Responder Leader, for insight on handling toxicity effectively.

Here’s what C.A.R.L. had to say:

"Handling toxicity in the workplace involves creating a work environment that fosters cohesion and removes the toxicity that can strangle performance and cause people to leave an organization. Here are some strategies based on the book Becoming a Cohesive Leader:"

Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing the way we work and learn.

But let's be clear: AI is not here to take your job or replace your thoughts.

It's here to give you more time to think.

In this week's Cohesion Corner with Dr. Troy newsletter, let's continue our discussion on how to use AI as an assistant, not a crutch.

The key? Trust and verify.

Mistakes happen.

Sometimes they teach us invaluable lessons, and other times, they leave us muttering, "Well, that was an expensive lesson."

When it comes to AI, the cost of an "UH-OH" moment can be measured in lost time, wasted resources, or even damaged trust.

But what if we flipped the script? What if mistakes, our own or others', became our greatest mentors?

Allow mistakes to be your mentor.

I can't even begin to imagine all the ways AI will revolutionize our planet.

Maybe you currently think of AI as a way to write copy, create Excel formulas, or generate a bit of code. That would be correct.

But it's already helping predict the path of hurricanes, detect cancer that the human eye can't see, and forecast crop yields based on soil conditions and weather patterns.

If you continuously think of AI as an evasive technology coming for your job, you will miss all the great things it's currently doing. Think of it as a tool amplifying human potential.

Rather than fear it, master it. Learn to leverage its power. Ben-Jamin Toy and I worked alongside Darrel Bruce, inventor and AI Expert who helped us build the first AI-powered book bot.

AI is here to stay.

There's no going back to the way things were before.

Each and everyday artificial intelligence gets better, faster, and more integrated into our daily work and lives.

It's no longer a question of if AI will impact your organization... it already has.

Rather than fighting against this technological progress, change the thinking in your organization to how can we use AI to improve processes, make employees' lives easier, and enhance productivity across departments.

Leaders who embrace AI as a tool rather than a threat will find themselves at a competitive advantage. It’s time to shift the mindset from resistance to curiosity, from fear to strategic adaptation.

COHESION MATTERS MORE THAN EVER!

This year marks a historic milestone... For the first time ever, six generations share the workplace. Elder Generation Alphas, born in 2010, turn 15 this year and are joining the workforce as interns and entry-level employees.

Business leaders and HR professionals face the challenge of ensuring all generations feel like they belong in today's workplace.

Making connections is part of the normal human experience.

It helps us make sense of the world and navigate our relationships within it. Workplace culture, for example, is often reflected in how organizations celebrate work anniversaries, special recognitions, promotions, retirements, or other life events.

I often say that belonging comes in the form of a party invitation, but inclusion happens when the host greets you, introduces you to others, and invites you to dance.