Stephen Dawkins

How Profit-Driven Decision-Making Is Killing Creativity in the Video Game Industry The video game industry generated roughly $220 billion in global revenue in 2024,1 making it larger than the global film industry ($33 billion in box office)2 and recorded music industry ($34 billion)2 combined and closing in on the entire global streaming video market. It is not a niche hobby or a youth subculture. It is one of the dominant forms of entertainment. And yet, something is clearly wrong. In 2024...

Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business When we think about communication challenges at work, we often chalk it up to personality clashes, poor leadership, or a lack of clarity. But often those frustrations can stem from cultural disconnects that are deeper and less visible: cultural disconnects. Erin Meyer's The Culture Map is an essential read for anyone navigating global teams and cross-functional projects. However, the book's underlying lessons can be used for...

During my time as a manager at Amazon, I witnessed firsthand the harm caused by stack ranking—an employee evaluation system that forces...