External Publications

2026

The AI Problem Nobody Is Talking About

Oseas Ramírez Assad discusses the cultural and behavioural barriers to AI adoption, reinforcing Axialent’s perspective that adoption fails when treated as a technology issue rather than a way‑of‑working challenge.

Themes:

AI Adoption

Culture Transformation

Leadership

Axialent Appoints Beth Molitor Grellner as Executive Director of Growth & Business Development

Beth Grellner joins Axialent to strengthen growth and business development capabilities.

Themes:

Leadership

Organisational Growth

Inside the Culture Shift. How Constructive Leaders Change Mindsets and Results

Teryluz Andreu shares how leaders drive culture change by shifting mindsets and behaviours, reflecting Axialent’s methodology.

Themes:

Culture Transformation

Leadership

Mindsets

2025

Stoic Emerges from Stealth as the World’s First AI-Powered Applied Leadership Platform

Stoic, Axialent’s AI-powered spin-off, focused on applied leadership development and behaviour change.

Themes:

AI

Leadership Development

Future of Work

Why Leaders are Failing on AI

Oseas Ramírez Assad from Axialent and Andrés Saint-Jean from Duke Corporate Education examine why most AI initiatives fail, arguing that the root cause is not technology but leadership, culture, and lack of organisational alignment.

Themes:

AI Adoption

Leadership

Culture Transformation

Axialent and Duke Corporate Education Launch Tailored Enterprise Programs for Executives Leading AI

Axialent and Duke Corporate Education launch joint programmes focused on AI-driven leadership and cultural transformation.

Themes:

AI Adoption

Leadership Development

Partnerships

Charting the Future in a Multipolar World. Reflections from the 23rd MAP CEO Conference

Oseas Ramírez Assad shares perspectives on global leadership challenges and transformation.

Themes:

Leadership

Global Strategy

Transformation

Conscious Business and What It Means for Business

A leading Philippine business publication explores the concept of conscious business and its relevance for modern organisations, reflecting principles associated with Axialent’s work.

Themes:

Conscious Business

Leadership

Global Perspective

2024

Reduction of working hours: 6 tips for implementation in SMEs [Spanish]

Rogelio Salcedo provides practical guidance for SMEs adapting to reduced working hours, emphasising leadership alignment, workflow redesign, and outcome-based management.

Themes:

Leadership

Culture Transformation

Ways of Working

Successors: from Pão de Açúcar to new ventures, the lessons of Ana Maria Diniz [Portuguese]

Ana Maria Diniz reflects on leadership, succession, and business transformation, linking personal leadership evolution with organisational impact.

Themes:

Leadership

Personal Transformation

Business Evolution

Radomiro Tomic conducts an Organizational Culture Study to address future changes [Spanish]

Codelco highlights a culture transformation initiative conducted with Axialent to address strategic challenges and strengthen organisational performance.

Themes:

Culture Transformation

Leadership

Organisational Change

An Argentine helps improve the culture of companies like Facebook and Microsoft [Spanish]

Fran Cherny shares his experience supporting culture transformation in global organisations, reinforcing Axialent’s role in shaping leadership and ways of working at scale.

Themes:

Culture Transformation

Leadership

Global Organisations

Employee Lifetime Value (ELTV): what it is and how to calculate it [Portuguese]

This article explores Employee Lifetime Value as a strategic metric, linking long-term organisational impact to leadership, culture, and employee experience, with reference to Axialent’s perspective.

Themes:

Culture Transformation

Leadership

Organisational Effectiveness

Organizational culture as a competitive advantage [Portuguese]

Boris Leite highlights organisational culture as a key competitive advantage, aligning with Axialent’s approach to sustainable performance through leadership and culture transformation.

Themes:

Culture Transformation

Leadership

Business Strategy

SRP invests €250,000 in Stoic [Spanish]

Stoic, Axialent’s AI-powered spin-off, secures a €250,000 investment from Sociedad Regional de Promoción (SRP) to accelerate the improvement and expansion of its applied leadership development platform, reinforcing Axialent’s focus on turning learning into measurable behavioural change.

Themes:

AI

Leadership Development

Growth

2023

Natalia Negueruela: “This recognition is important to build and inspire a more equitable workplace” [Spanish]

Natalia Negueruela highlights her experience with Axialent as a key influence in shaping her approach to conscious leadership and building equitable workplaces.

Themes:

Leadership

Culture Transformation

Inclusion

2021

Fran Cherny presents the book “Be the Change” on driving transformation and business leadership [Spanish]

Fran Cherny shares insights from his book on driving organisational transformation through conscious leadership and purpose-driven change.

Themes:

Leadership

Culture Transformation

Purpose

Fran Cherny: To be the change or not to be [Spanish]

Fran Cherny discusses the mindset required for transformation, emphasising personal responsibility and leadership as drivers of organisational change.

Themes:

Leadership

Culture Transformation

Personal Responsibility

Cherny: “Most leaders want change, but they are not willing to make it.” [Spanish]

Fran Cherny discusses how leaders must transform themselves to enable innovation.

Themes:

Leadership

Personal Transformation

Innovation

2019

The worm lies in hyper-leadership [Spanish]

Jose Suarez examines the risks of hyper-leadership and the limitations of leader-centric cultures, aligning with Axialent’s perspective on sustainable organisational systems.

Themes:

Leadership

Culture Transformation

Organisational Sustainability

2018

Harness These 3 Drivers to Change Your Culture

Fran Cherny outlines three key drivers of culture transformation, focusing on leadership behaviour and organisational alignment.

Themes:

Culture Transformation

Leadership

Organisational Change

Conscious Capitalism European Conference Brings Purpose-Driven Leaders

This article highlights Axialent’s expansion in Europe, including the appointment of a regional director to support growth and promote conscious leadership across the region.

Themes:

Leadership

Growth

Conscious Business

How To Stop Being A Boss And Become A Transcendent Leader

Fran Cherny contributes insights on shifting from traditional management to leadership based on purpose, responsibility, and organisational alignment.

Themes:

Leadership

Culture Transformation

Personal Responsibility

2017

Five Organizations Driving Sustainability in Chile [Spanish]

Axialent is recognised as one of the organisations promoting sustainability and conscious leadership in Chile, highlighting its influence in the region.

Themes:

Conscious Business

Leadership

Sustainability

Business Ethics Through the Case of Banco Popular [Spanish]

Radio segment that explores ethical challenges in business, with perspectives aligned to Axialent’s approach to leadership, responsibility, and organisational culture.

Themes:

Leadership

Ethics

Culture Transformation

2016

The City Will Spend $430,000 on Ontological Coaching for 30 Officials [Spanish]

This article covers Axialent’s selection to provide ontological coaching and leadership development for senior public officials, highlighting its role in leadership transformation within government institutions.

Themes:

Leadership

Culture Transformation

Public Sector

2015

Blitzscaling Session 19: Jeff Weiner, LinkedIn (Stanford)

Jeff Weiner, the CEO of LinkedIn, and Reid Hoffman, the founder of LinkedIn reflect on the influence of Axialent and Fred Kofman’s teachings on their leadership approach, emphasising conscious leadership and compassion as drivers of organisational scale. 

Themes:

Leadership

Conscious Business

Organisational Growth

Francisco Cherny, CEO of Axialent: “It is no longer enough just to conduct financial audits, the landscape is changing” [Spanish]

Fran Cherny explains why execution alone is insufficient, emphasising purpose, leadership, and culture as drivers of sustainable transformation.

Themes:

Leadership

Culture Transformation

Purpose

2014

The Success of Cultural Change Depends on Good People Management [Portuguese]

This article highlights how effective people management is critical to successful culture transformation, aligning with Axialent’s leadership and organisational development approach.

Themes:

Culture Transformation

Leadership

People Management

Entrepreneurial Ecosystems in Latin America

The World Economic Forum maps Axialent as a relevant player in the Buenos Aires entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Themes:

Ecosystems

Leadership

Latin America

2013

The H(app)athon Project: Giving Big Data a Direction

This announcement highlights Axialent’s collaboration on an initiative combining Big Data and conscious leadership to measure and improve societal well-being.

Themes:

Conscious Business

Innovation

Social Impact

What LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner’s Mentors Say About Him

Andy Freire is mentioned as one of Jeff Weiner’s mentors, highlighting his influence on leadership thinking in Silicon Valley and reinforcing Axialent’s roots in conscious leadership.

Themes:

Leadership

Influence

Conscious Business

2012

Passion: A Key (and Advantage) for Women Entrepreneurs [Spanish]

Andy Freire discusses the rise of women entrepreneurs and the role of passion, leadership, and innovation in shaping the future of work.

Themes:

Leadership

Entrepreneurship

Innovation

“Employees Don’t Leave Companies. They Leave Bad Managers” [Portuguese]

This article explores how leadership quality directly impacts retention, reinforcing Axialent’s perspective that culture and management practices drive employee engagement.

Themes:

Leadership

Culture Transformation

Talent Retention

Interview with Fred Kofman

Fred Kofman discusses leadership, awareness, and responsibility as foundations of culture.

Themes:

Leadership

Culture Transformation

Personal Responsibility

2011

Check-In, Check-Out. A Tool for “Real” Conversations

Fred Kofman presents the Check-In/Check-Out practice as a structured way to enable real conversations, strengthen emotional intelligence, and improve team alignment in organisational settings.

Themes:

Leadership

Culture Transformation

Team Dynamics

2010

How Conscious Leaders Build Value

Fred Kofman Fred Kofman explains how conscious leadership drives long-term value creation.

Themes:

Leadership

Culture Transformation

Value Creation

3 Key Building Blocks for Your Company’s Culture

Andy Freire outlines the three core elements of organisational culture, behaviours, systems, and symbols, reflecting Axialent’s framework for aligning leadership and performance.

Themes:

Culture Transformation

Leadership

Organisational Design

Unconditional Responsibility

Fred Kofman presents the concept of unconditional responsibility, central to Axialent’s methodology.

Themes:

Leadership

Accountability

Conscious Business

2007

Andy Freire at Stanford University

Andy Freire delivers a series of talks at Stanford on organisational culture and leadership, outlining principles that later became central to Axialent’s approach to culture transformation and high-performing teams.

Themes:

Leadership

Culture Transformation

Organisational Development

“The True Skeptic Is the One Who Explores the Unknown” [Spanish]

This interview explores conscious business, personal responsibility, and leadership as drivers of sustainable organisational transformation, aligning with Axialent’s foundational philosophy.

Themes:

Conscious Business

Leadership

Personal Responsibility

2004

Axialent. The human dimension of companies [Spanish]

One of the earliest profiles of Axialent, presenting its focus on the human dimension of business.

Themes:

Leadership

Culture Transformation

Founding Story

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What brings you here?

Transformación Digital y Adopción de IA

No se trata solo de la adopción de tecnología; se trata de la adopción humana de la tecnología.

La mayoría de las transformaciones digitales fracasan. Las empresas invierten millones en nuevas herramientas y procesos, pero la adopción se estanca. La razón: se centran en la tecnología y la estrategia mientras ignoran cómo las personas piensan, sienten y colaboran.

Empezamos por el lado humano. Los líderes y los equipos se enfrentan a los miedos, hábitos y dinámicas culturales que impiden la adopción. Construyen nuevas mentalidades, comportamientos y prácticas que hacen que el cambio se consolide.

El resultado: la gente adopta nuevas herramientas. Nuevos procesos. Nuevos sistemas. Y el impacto empresarial sigue de forma natural.

Una clase magistral para líderes que guían la transformación digital y de IA.

Se centra en el cambio de mentalidad necesario para liderar el cambio.

Al combinar el potencial humano con la innovación, ayuda a los líderes a construir culturas adaptativas y preparadas para el futuro.

Los gerentes y líderes de equipo necesitan repensar su rol en la era de la IA. Ya no se trata de controlar tareas; se trata de habilitar resultados, moldear mentalidades y crear las condiciones donde los equipos y la tecnología puedan prosperar juntos.

Esta masterclass ayuda a los líderes a:

  • Cambiar su mentalidad de “dueño de tareas” a “facilitador de resultados”.
  • Liderar a los equipos a través de la adopción de IA moldeando nuevas normas y hábitos.
  • Equilibrar el uso ético de la IA con la delegación inteligente del trabajo.

El potencial de la IA no puede cumplirse sin un liderazgo que sepa cómo hacerlo realidad. Este programa está diseñado para líderes ejecutivos que necesitan:

  • Desarrollar una mentalidad digital que conecte la estrategia de IA con los resultados del negocio.
  • Comprender cómo la cultura de trabajo y el liderazgo, no solo las herramientas, hacen que la transformación se consolide.
  • Liderar con claridad, equilibrando la velocidad de adopción con la ética y el valor a largo plazo.

¿Qué incluye?

– Autoevaluación: Ofrece una línea base sobre su estilo de liderazgo y potencial de crecimiento.

– Día 1: Convertirse en un Líder Digital Consciente

– Día 2: Transformar la Cultura y la Estrategia a Través de la IA

La mayoría de a los empleados de primera línea se les exige trabajar con IA antes de sentirse realmente seguros. Este programa cierra esa brecha al dotar a los equipos de conocimientos fundamentales y habilidades prácticas para usar la IA en sus roles diarios, mientras se mantienen anclados en los valores y la toma de decisiones conscientes.

¿Qué incluye?

Módulo 1: Comprender la IA en su lugar de trabajo

Módulo 2: Adoptar el Liderazgo Digital Consciente

Módulo 3: Introducción a las Herramientas de IA

Módulo 4: Integrar la IA en la Práctica Diaria

Formato: Módulos autodirigidos + 2 sesiones virtuales facilitadas (1.5 h cada una)

Cuando las organizaciones adoptan la IA, la Cultura Laboral es el factor decisivo. Este programa ofrece a los líderes un cambio de perspectiva crucial: prepare su Cultura Laboral para la IA, y la adopción vendrá después.

¿Qué incluye?

– Autoevaluación: Proporciona una línea base sobre su estilo de liderazgo y potencial de crecimiento.

– Sesiones en vivo: 7 sesiones (aproximadamente 3 horas cada una)

– Autodirigido: 3 módulos (2 horas cada uno, opcional)

– Extras: networking, intercambio entre pares y ejercicios prácticos

Diseñado en colaboración con Duke Corporate Education para fusionar el rigor académico con el conocimiento práctico.

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Digital Transformation & AI Adoption

It’s not just about tech adoption – it’s about human adoption of tech

Most digital transformations fail. Companies pour millions into new tools and processes, but adoption stalls. The reason: they focus on technology and strategy while ignoring how people think, feel, and collaborate.

We start with the human side. Leaders and teams confront the fears, habits, and cultural dynamics that prevent adoption. They build new mindsets, behaviors, and practices that make change stick.

The result: People embrace new tools. New processes. New systems. And the business impact follows naturally.

A masterclass for leaders guiding digital and AI transformation.

It focuses on the shift in mindset required to lead change.

Blending human potential with innovation, it helps leaders build cultures that are adaptive and future-ready.

Managers and team leaders need to rethink their role in the age of AI. It’s no longer about controlling tasks — it’s about enabling outcomes, shaping mindsets, and creating the conditions where teams and technology can thrive together.

This masterclass helps leaders:

  • Shift their mindset from “owner of tasks” to “enabler of results.”
  • Lead teams through AI adoption by shaping new norms and habits.
  • Balance ethical use of AI with smart delegation of work.

AI potential cannot be fulfilled without leadership that knows how to make it real. This program is designed for C-level leaders who need to:

  • Develop a digital mindset that connects AI strategy with business outcomes.
  • Understand how work culture and leadership, not tools alone, make transformation stick.
  • Lead with clarity, balancing speed of adoption with ethics and long-term value.

What’s included:

– Self-Assessment: Offers a baseline for your leadership style and growth potential.

– Day 1: Becoming a Conscious Digital Leader

– Day 2: Transforming Culture & Strategy Through AI

Most frontline employees are required to work with AI before they feel truly confident. This program closes that gap by equipping teams with the foundational knowledge and practical skills to use AI in their daily roles—while staying anchored in values and conscious decision-making.

What’s included:

Module 1: Understanding AI in Your Workplace

Module 2: Embracing Conscious Digital Leadership

Module 3: Getting Started with AI Tools

Module 4: Embedding AI in Daily Practice

Format: Self-led modules + 2 facilitated virtual sessions (1.5h each)

When organizations adopt AI, work culture is the make-or-break factor. This program gives leaders a crucial shift in perspective: prepare your work culture to AI, and adoption will follow.

What’s included:

– Self-Assessment: Offers a baseline for your leadership style and growth potential.

– Live sessions: 7 sessions (3h each)

– Self-led: 3 modules  (2h each, optional)

– Extra: networking, peer exchange, and practical exercises

Co-designed with Duke Corporate Education to merge academic rigor with actionable know-how.

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