The One-Pound Rule: A Business Parable on Judgment and Ethics in the Age of Intelligent Systems

Leaders today face choices that carry more weight than ever before.

The One-Pound Rule is a modern business parable that shows how small decisions build up, shaping trust, culture, and success in a world increasingly shaped by intelligent systems.

Follow Ray, a mid-career professional whose life and work are tested by sudden change. Through his journey, you’ll uncover lessons every leader, team, and organization needs to navigate AI uncertainty and technology-driven disruption.

In this concise and powerful story, you’ll learn:

• Why judgment, not just strategy, defines effective leadership
• How to balance human values with technology-driven pressure
• What small, daily choices reveal about your culture
• How leaders can guide teams with clarity in an uncertain era

If you’ve read Who Moved My Cheese? or Leadership and Self-Deception, you’ll recognize the format: simple, memorable, and built for action.

Perfect for business professionals, educators, and organizations, The One-Pound Rule can be read in one sitting but will resonate long after.

Available in paperback, The One-Pound Rule is designed for team discussions, leadership training, and classroom use.