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Sparking Leadership, my weekly series on leading people, plus articles on burnout and the realities of work.


Would you let AI write feedback for your team?
By now, you’re probably sick of reading about AI. I am too. Most of the content about AI is either written by AI or written by someone trying to convince you it’s the second coming of electricity. Revolutionary as it is, I want to explore a slightly different angle and something far more personal: the moral choices leaders face when deciding where AI belongs in their day-to-day #work. AI is great at certain things. Summarizing a meeting transcript so you can focus on listenin

Christina Ioannidou
Sep 11, 20252 min read


Sparking Leadership #16: Don't just hire, retain - The power of the "stay interview"
It’s August, and while many companies are in a quiet #hiring lull, this is a perfect time to play offense on retention. We spent last...

Christina Ioannidou
Aug 13, 20252 min read


Sparking Leadership #17 - Happy leaders make great leaders
As I head off for a summer break, I'm taking a moment to reflect on a year in leadership that has been as rewarding as it has been challenging. It’s been a year of guiding teams, offering solutions, and being the steady presence everyone can count on. But in moments of quiet honesty, I'll admit there were times when my energy was completely gone. It's tempting to see this as a failure but, in reality, I was just feeling the emotional toll of constantly wearing the "leader mas

Christina Ioannidou
Aug 6, 20252 min read


Sparking Leadership #15: Why hiring unicorns is costing you more than you think 🤔
It's a buyer's market out there folks, which means that, most hiring managers (think they) can afford hiring unicorns and other mythical...

Christina Ioannidou
Jul 31, 20252 min read


Sparking Leadership # 14: Is remote leadership harder?
Amazon, Dell, JPMorgan Chase are only a few notable names with a strict RTO mandate in 2025. Companies around the globe are calling their...

Christina Ioannidou
Jul 24, 20252 min read


Sparking Leadership #13: Is your next career step in leadership OUT instead of UP?
Ah, summer. For many, it's a time for sandy toes, slightly more relaxed schedules, and... quiet reflection on their #career path. While...

Christina Ioannidou
Jul 17, 20252 min read
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