by Bradley Hajart | Aug 27, 2026
AI made sophisticated analysis accessible. It did not make every analysis sound. For the first few years of generative AI, most executives used it as a creation tool. ChatGPT could draft an email, sharpen a board presentation, summarize a long document or turn a... 
by Bradley Hajart | May 1, 2026
There’s a point in your career where working harder stops being the answer. You know your craft, you can execute, and you’re capable of producing solid work consistently. And yet, your work still gets edited, still gets pushed back on, and still... 
by Bradley Hajart | Aug 13, 2025
Tariffs continue to present challenges for U.S. manufacturers, increasing the cost of materials, disrupting supply chains, and putting pressure on margins. But for some forward-thinking companies, these headwinds are sparking a wave of operational improvement and... 
by Bradley Hajart | May 16, 2025
At Next Level Catapult, we often encounter organizations filled with hard-working, well-intentioned individuals who are stuck in “operator mode”-focused on tasks, reacting to immediate needs, and executing within their lane. But sustainable success, true... 
by Bradley Hajart | Apr 24, 2025
Many of the executives and emerging leaders we coach express the same frustration: “My boss wants to be involved in everything. I can’t make a move without their input.” But here’s the hard truth: in many cases, it’s not the boss...