Rachel Wells is host of Work 2.0: The Podcast, and founder of the popular leadership newsletter Work 2.0.
She is a Forbes Senior Contributor (66M+ views) covering AI, leadership, and the future of work.
Rachel operates at the intersection of AI capability and the human
Are AI Layoffs Really About AI? Adecco’s CEO Suggests Otherwise
Meta laid off 8,000 workers to accelerate AI investment. Other tech companies are doing the same. But new data suggests AI may not be the real cause of layoffs.
AI Expert Warns Only Workers With This One Trait Will Be AI-Proof
AI expert and author Sangeet Paul Choudary says that as AI reshapes jobs in 2026 within the AI economy, the most valuable workers will be entrepreneurial thinkers.
69% Of Leaders Put AI Speed Over Security—Here’s What It’s Costing You
About 69% of C-suite leaders prioritize speed benefits of AI tools over security, creating a culture of "shadow AI." Here's what the AI era demands of leadership in 2026.
Tabitha Brown Isn’t Worried AI Influencers Will Replace Her—Here’s Why
Creator, actress, and author Tabitha Brown explains why AI cannot replace human-first skills and connection. Turn your voice into your unique career edge.
NASA Director Vanessa Wyche Says Great Leaders Need One Thing—Failure
NASA's Johnson Space Center director Vanessa Wyche explains why great leaders need grit, failure, and a high tolerance for risk for innovation to thrive in 2026.
Coinbase CEO Announces AI Layoffs And The End Of “Pure Managers”
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong hailed AI layoffs and the end of management as we know it. Here's what this means for leaders and workforces today, and how to prepare.
NASA’s Artemis II Crew Show Jimmy Fallon How To Lead In Tight Spaces
NASA's Artemis II crew gave Jimmy Fallon a live demo of what it felt like to be in space in the Orion capsule for 10 days. Here's what leaders can learn from them today.
Your Next Job Is Waiting At A Wedding, Bar, Or TikTok. How To Beat ATS
Your next job may not come from LinkedIn. About 52% of hiring managers are recruiting from real-world interactions outside of work. Here's what they're looking for.
69% Of Workers Are Disengaged In The AI Era. A CEO Explains Why
A Gallup survey reveals that more than two-thirds of workers are disengaged. Here's why, and how to change that while adopting AI in the workforce.
Beehiiv CEO Warns Lacking This Skill Is Costing You Income In 2026
Content creation skills are becoming essential for career growth and income. Learn why leaders and job seekers need this skill in 2026.