Writing & Insights

Essays on leadership, strategy, culture, creativity, and AI.

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Ian Alden Russell 12/11/25 Ian Alden Russell 12/11/25

Apollo 17: What the Last Moon Landing Teaches Us About Vision, Culture & the Future of Innovation

Ian Alden Russell 5/19/25 Ian Alden Russell 5/19/25

What is Applied Anthropology?

Ian Alden Russell 4/22/25 Ian Alden Russell 4/22/25

Creativity Isn’t Free: Building Ethical AI with Creators

Ian Alden Russell 3/18/25 Ian Alden Russell 3/18/25

The Aesthetic of AI: How Design, Art, and Culture Will Shape AI Adoption

Ian Alden Russell 3/17/25 Ian Alden Russell 3/17/25

The Myth of Future-Proofing: Why “Skills-Based Hiring” Misses the Point

Ian Alden Russell 3/11/25 Ian Alden Russell 3/11/25

Culture: A Privilege or a Skill?

Ian Alden Russell 1/20/25 Ian Alden Russell 1/20/25

The Future of Hybrid Work: Strategies for Reconnection

Ian Alden Russell 1/14/25 Ian Alden Russell 1/14/25

Decision, Clarity & Execution

Ian Alden Russell 1/6/25 Ian Alden Russell 1/6/25

Innovation in the Experience Economy

Ian Alden Russell 12/17/24 Ian Alden Russell 12/17/24

Innovation: A firm vision with a loose grip

Ian Alden Russell 11/23/24 Ian Alden Russell 11/23/24

The Future of Job-Searching: AI-Generated Podcast Profiles

Ian Alden Russell 11/5/24 Ian Alden Russell 11/5/24

The “Agentic” Workplace: AI and Workplace Transformation

Ian Alden Russell 10/17/24 Ian Alden Russell 10/17/24

Goal Flexibility & Resilience: Lessons from Apollo 13

Ian Alden Russell 10/16/24 Ian Alden Russell 10/16/24

The Passionate Generalist

Ian Alden Russell 10/14/24 Ian Alden Russell 10/14/24

Strategic Ambiguity

Ian Alden Russell 10/8/24 Ian Alden Russell 10/8/24

The Strategic Value of Fast Thinking and Slow Thinking

Ian Alden Russell 10/2/24 Ian Alden Russell 10/2/24

Rapid Response Marketing and Brand Engagement

Ian Alden Russell 7/13/24 Ian Alden Russell 7/13/24

Mapping the Buzz of NY and LA

How are cities formed and transformed through creative communities

Ian Alden Russell 7/6/24 Ian Alden Russell 7/6/24

Resurfacing old facades: Nuformer's digital media magic

Bringing buildings to life

Ian Alden Russell 5/25/24 Ian Alden Russell 5/25/24

Solving the housing crisis (for hermit crabs): Elizabeth Demaray designs like she gives a damn

What happens when good design is applied to the animal world?