The Life & Times of Corporate Casualties

Today’s Topics

• Corporate Casualties: Shifting Work Landscape⚰️

• Always Providing Value 💰

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Corporate Casualties: Shifting Work Landscape⚰️
By Jo

As technology continues to evolve at breakneck speed, businesses are undergoing profound transformations.

Workscopes and workflows that once relied heavily on human labor are increasingly being automated or optimized through digital tools, artificial intelligence (AI), and large language models (LLMs). Inevitably, some roles become redundant, creating what many term “corporate casualties”—people who are no longer needed in their previous capacity.

History shows us a similar pattern. When the Internet emerged, skeptics feared that human labor would be sidelined, replaced entirely by digital systems.

Yet, rather than displacing people, the Internet created an explosion of new opportunities—from e-commerce to digital marketing, software development, and data analytics. Human ingenuity remained central, but the avenues to apply it expanded dramatically.

Today, AI and LLMs are poised to reshape industries once again. Some tasks will be automated, yet new roles—ranging from AI trainers and ethics specialists to data strategists—will emerge.

The lesson is clear: while technology can make certain jobs obsolete, it also generates opportunities for innovation, value creation, and financial growth. Organizations and professionals alike must adapt, embracing reskilling and strategic foresight to thrive in the new corporate ecosystem.

The story of corporate casualties is not one of doom but of transformation. The money and value are shifting, yes—but with change comes the chance to redefine work, purpose, and human potential.

The Golden Rule: When technology changes the game, don’t cling to the old rules—learn the new ones faster than anyone else. The future belongs to those who adapt, reskill, and position themselves where the new opportunities are emerging.

Always Providing Value 💰

By Marcus

Over the past month, we’ve covered a lot.

From Voting on Yourself, which empowers you to Become the CEO.

After promoting yourself, you identified Your Employee Type and began developing Advantages.

These advantages led you to build the Research and Development part of your life as a CEO.

Now, with the advantage that self-leadership affords you, your Research and Development gives you the data advantage. You are now in a position to always provide value in any environment.

Becoming All-Purpose

Would you rather be unemployed or underemployed?

Would you rather have no income or some income?

It’s important to understand that compensation for most jobs is closely tied to the value you provide. Once your cost outweighs your value… goodbye.

It’s a harsh reality, but that’s exactly what it is — reality.

One of my all-time favorite books is Principles by Ray Dalio. In it, he develops the now-famous “All Weather Portfolio” — a portfolio designed to earn regardless of economic conditions.

Being the CEO of your life, your version of this is a framework to always provide value. You put together a plan that positions you to be resilient against the pitfalls that set most people back.

Heads or Tails?

Depending on your perspective, you are either in a reactive, wait-and-see, or proactive position.

Headwinds and tailwinds are two tools you should add to your CEO toolkit.

• Headwinds are factors that slow you down or make progress more difficult.

  
  Example: You notice your job is getting fewer clients before anyone tells you. You start assessing why — maybe it’s competition, inflation, or an outdated marketing strategy. Whatever the reason, it’s already having (or will soon have) a negative impact if the trend continues.

• Tailwinds are factors that help you move faster and advance with more ease.

  
  Example: The government invests $50 billion in a specific sector over 10 years. That’s a clear sign the sector will likely grow, companies will need specialized employees, and entrepreneurs will have new opportunities.

Now, on the flip side of that scenario (which happens often in the real world), another sector might see reduced funding or innovation because attention is shifting to the “up next” sector.

If you’re in the sector being left behind or disrupted, what does this mean for you?

How do you use this knowledge to maintain your value and remain vital?

Securing Your Future

The beauty of this approach is that it gives you a unique advantage in navigating your career. You can use this insight not only to pivot early but to create unique value propositions for current or future opportunities.

It becomes almost impossible for you to get left behind because you can see what’s coming. If you’re savvy enough, you may even write your own ticket by finding creative ways to provide value.

The main takeaway here is to align yourself with what the marketplace values today, but keep an eye on the future. Be open to new possibilities, and you’ll discover that the value you provide can be undeniable and always in demand.

As the old saying goes: “Play chess, not checkers.”

Use this mindset to your advantage as you carve out your master plan.

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