Why Your Offsite Isn't Working (And How to Fix It)

Too many offsite retreats fail before they begin.

Ellie talks about why - and how to avoid the pitfalls.

Leadership, Strategy, CultureEllie HearneJanuary 25, 2026retreats, facilitation, leadership

Did Feminism Ruin the Workplace? Only If You Ignore the Evidence

This article is a response to a panel discussion The New York Times published a few weeks ago. In brief, the panelists mistake workplace evolution for moral decline, blaming “feminization” for every modern discomfort they can’t otherwise explain.

Ellie Hearne responds.

Workplace, CultureEllie HearneNovember 20, 2025leadership, dei, gender

AI | Brilliant, Broken, Here to Stay

AI is powerful, flawed, and here to stay. From pizza-glue mishaps to black-box decisions, Ellie Hearne explores why AI can be both brilliant and broken - and what that means for leaders and teams.

Psst: use it with curiosity, caution, and good old human judgment.

How-To, Innovation, Leadership, StrategyEllie HearneSeptember 5, 2025innovation, leadership, AI