https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/ Articles from David Dean about how AI changes work, judgment, accountability, and organizational behavior. en-us Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/og.jpg https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/ https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/pmo-strategies-ep-369-ai-is-exposing-how-work-really-gets-done-july-2026/ https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/pmo-strategies-ep-369-ai-is-exposing-how-work-really-gets-done-july-2026/ David Dean joins Laura Barnard on the PMO Strategies Podcast to discuss why AI will not fix a broken operating model and how it exposes the real ways work gets done. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT David Dean aipodcastpmoprogram-managementportfolio-managementtransformationstrategy-execution https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/delivering-marketing-joy-episode-608-an-inbox-between-us-july-2026/ https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/delivering-marketing-joy-episode-608-an-inbox-between-us-july-2026/ David Dean joins Kirby Hasseman to discuss An Inbox Between Us, undocumented workplace behavior, and why job titles are labels for collections of behaviors. Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT David Dean aipodcastleadershiporganizational-behaviorfuture-of-work https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/tim-stating-the-obvious-ai-uncovers-secret-workplace-behaviors-july-2026/ https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/tim-stating-the-obvious-ai-uncovers-secret-workplace-behaviors-july-2026/ David Dean joins Tim Staton to discuss An Inbox Between Us, spreadsheets as behavioral evidence, and the hidden operating system of work. Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT David Dean aipodcastleadershiporganizational-behaviorfuture-of-work https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/ai-is-making-organizational-behavior-visible-july-2026/ https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/ai-is-making-organizational-behavior-visible-july-2026/ A response to growing AI leadership conversations about human connection, organizational behavior, and why AI reveals the operating system that has always driven work. Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT David Dean aileadershiporganizational-behavioraudiobook https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/book-leads-david-dean-an-inbox-between-us-july-2026/ https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/book-leads-david-dean-an-inbox-between-us-july-2026/ David Dean joins John M. Jaramillo on The Book Leads Podcast to discuss An Inbox Between Us, human behavior, judgment, and responsibility in the AI era. Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT David Dean aipodcastbookleadershiporganizational-behavior https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/my-undocumented-work-life-july-2026/ https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/my-undocumented-work-life-july-2026/ A newsletter reflection on what AI can and cannot reveal about undocumented work, behavioral patterns, and observable workplace dynamics. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT David Dean aiNewsletterorganizational-behaviorfuture-of-workai-workplace https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/how-to-future-proof-your-job-in-the-ai-era-july-2026/ https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/how-to-future-proof-your-job-in-the-ai-era-july-2026/ David Dean joins John Golden on the SalesPOP! podcast to discuss the human judgment, lived experience, and accountability that become more valuable as AI advances. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT David Dean aipodcastleadershipworkplace https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/just-one-more-time-july-2026/ https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/just-one-more-time-july-2026/ A look at the quieter pattern of revisiting, refining, regenerating, and reconsidering work as AI makes repetition nearly effortless. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT David Dean aiNewsletterworkplaceorganizational-behavior https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/david-dean-ai-in-the-workplace-whats-really-happening-july-2026/ https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/david-dean-ai-in-the-workplace-whats-really-happening-july-2026/ David Dean joins Sam Reeve on the People Strategy Forum to discuss why successful AI adoption begins with understanding how work actually gets done. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT David Dean aipodcastleadershiporganizational-behavior https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/the-survivalists-endeavor-june-2026/ https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/the-survivalists-endeavor-june-2026/ Why access to AI does not automatically create adoption—and why employees need the capacity, not just the capability, to learn. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT David Dean aiNewsletterworkplaceleadership https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/is-the-juice-worth-the-squeeze-june-2026/ https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/is-the-juice-worth-the-squeeze-june-2026/ A practical look at the changing economics of AI and the human labor that remains after the technology has done its part. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT David Dean aiNewsletterleadership https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/product-coffee-product-lessons-june-2026/ https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/product-coffee-product-lessons-june-2026/ David Dean joins Product Coffee to explore the product-management lessons behind bringing An Inbox Between Us to market. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT David Dean bookpodcastproduct-managementai https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/an-inbox-between-us-has-a-new-cover-june-2026/ https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/an-inbox-between-us-has-a-new-cover-june-2026/ An Inbox Between Us has a new cover—one designed to better represent the book and reach the people it was written for. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT David Dean bookrelease https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/the-books-inside-the-books-part-one-july-2026/ https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/the-books-inside-the-books-part-one-july-2026/ A reflection on seven podcast conversations about An Inbox Between Us, plus updates on the audiobook and the book’s new cover. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT David Dean aiNewsletterpodcastbookaudiobook https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/editorial-review-now-live/ https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/editorial-review-now-live/ An editorial review of An Inbox Between Us is now live at Independent Book Review. Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT David Dean aibookreview https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/the-manager-track-ai-in-the-workplace-the-problem-no-one-names-with-david-dean/ https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/the-manager-track-ai-in-the-workplace-the-problem-no-one-names-with-david-dean/ A conversation with Ramona Shaw on how AI reveals the lived reality of work beneath the official version. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT David Dean aipodcastleadership https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/reflecting-on-the-hbr-article-empathetic-leadership-can-make-or-break-ai-adoption/ https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/reflecting-on-the-hbr-article-empathetic-leadership-can-make-or-break-ai-adoption/ A reflection on why empathy, trust, and psychological safety shape AI adoption long before the technology itself becomes the focus. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT David Dean aiNewsletterleadership https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/remember-remember-the-pressure-to-surrender/ https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/remember-remember-the-pressure-to-surrender/ A reflection on the cost of carrying a message you believe in, and the quiet pressure that comes with choosing conviction over comfort. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:00:00 GMT David Dean aiNewsletterleadership https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/the-story-people-avoid/ https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/the-story-people-avoid/ A new article on the stories people reach for after work, and whether they choose fantasy or reality when the day finally gets quiet. Wed, 27 May 2026 14:18:22 GMT David Dean aiNewsletterworkplace https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/new-article-ai-leadership-discipline-may-2026/ https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/new-article-ai-leadership-discipline-may-2026/ David Dean shares a new article on why leaders who trust AI too completely may struggle most, and the discipline AI can't replace. Wed, 20 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT David Dean aileadershipNewsletter https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/gets-2026-speaking-week-may-2026/ https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/gets-2026-speaking-week-may-2026/ David Dean shares his upcoming GETS 2026 session at ASU on AI as a mirror for governance, power, and organizational behavioral reality. Tue, 19 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT David Dean aispeakinggovernance https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/future-factory-100k-subscriber-special-may-2026/ https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/future-factory-100k-subscriber-special-may-2026/ David Dean joins Anthony Amunategui on the Future Factory Podcast 100,000-subscriber special to explore how AI reveals the hidden behavioral record inside organizations. Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT David Dean aipodcastleadershiporganizational-behavior https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/independent-book-review-teaser-may-2026/ https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/independent-book-review-teaser-may-2026/ A preview of the upcoming full editorial review of An Inbox Between Us from Erin Britton at Independent Book Review. Tue, 12 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT David Dean aibookreview https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/blast-radius-may-2026/ https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/blast-radius-may-2026/ A new article on AI governance, accountability, and the human character risks that technology amplifies inside organizations. Tue, 12 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT David Dean aiNewslettergovernance https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/is-this-the-life-you-want-may-2026/ https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/is-this-the-life-you-want-may-2026/ A new article prompt for leaders to rethink why they hire people and what human contribution means before making the next AI-era decision. Fri, 01 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT David Dean aiNewsletterleadership https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/transform-now-podcast-may-2026/ https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/transform-now-podcast-may-2026/ David Dean joins the Transform Now Podcast by SS&C Blue Prism to discuss how AI reveals the hidden realities of organizational work and decision-making. Fri, 01 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT David Dean aipodcastleadership https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/bart-berkey-podcast-feature-april-2026/ https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/bart-berkey-podcast-feature-april-2026/ David Dean joins Bart Berkey to discuss key themes from An Inbox Between Us and what AI reveals about organizations, decisions, and human behavior. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT David Dean aipodcastbook https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/oregon-tech-talk-countdown-april-2026/ https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/oregon-tech-talk-countdown-april-2026/ An April 23 event update ahead of David Dean’s May 4 Oregon Tech talk on An Inbox Between Us, with event details and registration link. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT David Dean aispeakingoregon-tech https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/the-observant-climb-april-2026/ https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/the-observant-climb-april-2026/ A new article on recognition, visibility, and how AI is exposing the hidden rules that shape outcomes inside organizations. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT David Dean aiNewsletterleadership https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/goodreads-giveaway-copies-april-2026/ https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/goodreads-giveaway-copies-april-2026/ A note of gratitude as 50 copies of An Inbox Between Us ship to Goodreads giveaway winners, and a reflection on why the message is resonating. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT David Dean aibookcommunity https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/tales-of-the-sales-crypt-april-2026/ https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/tales-of-the-sales-crypt-april-2026/ A new article announcement exploring how AI reveals what was already present beneath the surface of everyday organizational behavior. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT David Dean aiNewsletterorganizational-behavior https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/productcamp-phx-recap-april-2026/ https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/productcamp-phx-recap-april-2026/ A recap of ProductCampPHX and David Dean’s AI and the Organizational Mirror session, with reflections on audience response and momentum around An Inbox Between Us. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT David Dean aispeakingproductcamp https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/wharton-ai-reality-gap-april-2026/ https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/wharton-ai-reality-gap-april-2026/ A reflection on new Wharton/HBR findings showing leaders and managers are not living in the same AI reality, and why organizational behavior is the missing link. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT David Dean aileadershiporganizational-behavior https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/productcamp-phx-ai-organizational-mirror-april-2026/ https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/productcamp-phx-ai-organizational-mirror-april-2026/ An April 9 announcement for ProductCamp PHX on how AI reveals how organizations actually operate beneath the surface, plus signed book giveaways during Q&A. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:00:00 GMT David Dean aispeakingproductcamp https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/ai-drift-white-paper-april-2026/ https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/ai-drift-white-paper-april-2026/ A new white paper announcement on AI drift, hidden influence in model evolution, and why executive teams need visibility before quiet changes become strategic risk. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT David Dean aiwhite-paperexecutive-leadership https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/lived-experience-and-consequence-april-2026/ https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/lived-experience-and-consequence-april-2026/ A new article on why lived experience, consequence, and accountability remain central in high-stakes decisions as AI capabilities advance. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT David Dean aiNewsletterleadership https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/autonomous-coworkers-april-2026/ https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/autonomous-coworkers-april-2026/ A new article announcement exploring what autonomous coworkers look like through the lens of a business user and collaboration data. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT David Dean aiNewsletterautonomous-agents https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/new-article-ai-mirror-april-2026/ https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/new-article-ai-mirror-april-2026/ A new article announcement for The AI Mirror on how AI is changing tools, roles, and the reality of work for everyday people. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT David Dean aiNewsletterworkplace https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/oregon-tech-alumni-spotlight-march-2026/ https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/oregon-tech-alumni-spotlight-march-2026/ David Dean shares his gratitude for being featured as Oregon Institute of Technology’s Alumni Spotlight for March 2026. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT David Dean alumnirecognitioncommunity https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/bulk-orders-available-february-2026/ https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/bulk-orders-available-february-2026/ A Feb 13, 2026 update announcing that An Inbox Between Us is now available for bulk orders through Porchlight Book Company. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:00:00 GMT David Dean aibookbulk-order https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/gets-conference-acceptance-feb-2026/ https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/gets-conference-acceptance-feb-2026/ David Dean shares that his abstract was accepted for presentation at the GETS Conference at ASU on AI governance, power, and organizational behavior. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT David Dean aispeakinggovernance https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/speaking-announcement-arizona-ai-emerging-technology-feb-2026/ https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/speaking-announcement-arizona-ai-emerging-technology-feb-2026/ David Dean announces an April 16, 2026 talk at Arizona AI & Emerging Technology on what AI reveals when it enters the real flow of work. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 07:00:00 GMT David Dean aispeakingworkplace https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/paperback-edition-now-available-february-2026/ https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/paperback-edition-now-available-february-2026/ Early readers describe An Inbox Between Us as a grounded, practical reference for understanding how AI is changing real organizational work. Paperback edition now available. Sat, 07 Feb 2026 07:00:00 GMT David Dean aibookpaperback https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/new-ai-book-release-january-2026/ https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/new-ai-book-release-january-2026/ A January 2026 release announcement on how An Inbox Between Us examines the ways AI reshapes judgment, responsibility, and coordination inside organizations. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:00:00 GMT David Dean aibookrelease https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/an-inbox-between-us-took-shape/ https://www.davidchristopherdean.com/blog/an-inbox-between-us-took-shape/ A personal reflection on the journaling process that became An Inbox Between Us and why business AI realism matters for working people. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 07:00:00 GMT David Dean aibookleadership