Why "Unlimited PTO" is a trap

Why the most sought-after leaders use strategic boredom to reset their psychology, reclaim their health, and command higher offers.

Dec 4 • 

Jacob Warwick

1

1

November 2025

The Real Reason You're Underpaid (It's Not Market Data)

Why senior leaders command premium compensation through value and influence, not data—especially when benchmarks fail to capture actual worth.

Nov 20 • 

Jacob Warwick

2

How to Negotiate 40%+ Above Any Salary Band

What if the salary benchmarks you trust were designed to limit your career, not reflect it?

Nov 13 • 

Jacob Warwick

4

1

When Interviews Become Exploitation

The line between testing your thinking and stealing your ideas is thinner than you think. Here's how to tell the difference.

Nov 6 • 

Jacob Warwick

 and 

Christina Hamlin

7

October 2025

The Due Diligence Companies Hope You Skip

They gather intelligence you'll never see while selling you curated narratives. How to investigate companies with the same rigor—and why choosing beats…

Oct 30 • 

Jacob Warwick

3

2

Stop Apologizing for Short Tenures

Companies call mass layoffs ‘strategic realignment’ but label your moves ‘red flags.’ The narrative tactics that flip asymmetric power and command…

Oct 23 • 

Jacob Warwick

4

Why Doing It All Yourself Is Killing Your Career

The hidden support systems top leaders use to preserve their best thinking—but most are too afraid to build.

Oct 9 • 

Jacob Warwick

4

2

Why Salary "Transparency" Actually Limits Your Pay (And What to Do About It)

How compensation "transparency" tools influence negotiation behavior and what strategic professionals do differently.

Oct 2 • 

Jacob Warwick

4

September 2025

What Nobody Tells You About Title Inflation

The psychology behind title inflation and the narrative control tactics that turn perceived career regression into strategic positioning.

Sep 25 • 

Jacob Warwick

8

1

The Hidden Career Mistake Too Many Executives Make

Why the two-thirds approach to persuasion limits your impact—and the missing piece that transforms careers.

Sep 18 • 

Jacob Warwick

9

The 1 Mind Trick That Lands Bigger Deals

The mental shift from proving your worth to demonstrating your value

Sep 11 • 

Jacob Warwick

4

1

The Mistake Senior Leaders Make With Ageism

How decades of experience literally rewire your brain for better judgment — and the conversation framework to make that obvious in every room.

Sep 4 • 

Jacob Warwick

5

4