K.G.M. V. META Et Al: Collapse of the Engagement-at-All-Costs Model
In 2026 two landmark juries held Meta liable for harms linked to its platform design, awarding $6 million to a teenage girl in California (K.G.M. v. Meta) and $375 million in New Mexico for facilitating child exploitation. The rulings focus on features such as infinite scroll, algorithmic amplification and engagement loops, effectively bypassing Section 230’s content‑only shield. Over 2,000 similar lawsuits are now pending against Meta, TikTok, Snap and others. Meta has announced it will appeal both decisions.
The Hidden Cost of Quarterly Myopia: Part 2
The second installment of "The Hidden Cost of Quarterly Myopia" examines how leaders are reshaping operating frameworks to keep teams aligned amid relentless quarterly pressure. It argues that the rush to meet short‑term earnings targets undermines strategic initiatives in AI...
Lead Human: Talentfoot's Camille Fetter on Finding Your Soul Fuel
Talentfoot founder Camille Fetter reframes career success around a single concept—finding your “soul fuel,” a purpose‑driven internal driver rather than external validation. She argues that early‑career professionals should prioritize rapid learning over brand prestige, and that the manager you work...
The Hidden Cost of Quarterly Myopia
The Myers Report’s final installment, “The Hidden Cost of Quarterly Myopia,” warns that relentless short‑term earnings pressure threatens the long‑term value created by AI investments. It introduces the fifth leadership discipline—strategic durability—arguing that integrity must anchor rapid innovation. The piece...
An Interview with Warren Byrum, Strategic Sourcing at Truist Financial
Warren Byrum, senior vice president of strategic sourcing at Truist Financial, discussed how the function has shifted from a price‑focused activity to a strategic business partner that drives growth, risk management, and supplier innovation. He highlighted the expanded KPI set...
Lead Human: Permutive’s Joe Root on a Privacy-First Internet
Permutive CEO Joe Root argues the digital‑advertising ecosystem is fundamentally broken and must be rebuilt around privacy, intelligence, and human contribution. He describes how Permutive’s privacy‑first data platform re‑architects ad targeting while giving consumers control over their data. Root emphasizes...
Empathy as Infrastructure: Part 2 - Building the Rehumanizing Premium
Empathy as Infrastructure: Part 2 – Building the Rehumanizing Premium extends the initial public report with proprietary frameworks, leadership systems, and decision models designed for executives navigating AI‑driven transformation. The content emphasizes that empathy must be treated as a strategic asset...
Danger-Time at Nexstar/TEGNA, Paramount-Skydance-WBD, and Live Nation
The Nexstar‑Tegna merger, Live Nation’s DOJ settlement, and the Paramount‑Skydance‑Warner Bros. Discovery deal are all legally active but face ongoing state and congressional challenges. Executives are forced to integrate assets and allocate capital while the ultimate regulatory outcome remains uncertain....