Laith Saud is a writer, scholar, and advisor whose work explores how people—especially men—navigate institutions, labor systems, and the pressures of modern life. With a background that bridges academic research, cultural analysis, and leadership consulting, Laith’s work centers on the human experiences shaped by technology, workplaces, and intimate relationships.

Over the past decade, he has published widely in outlets such as Truthout and The New Arab, offering commentary on politics, culture, power, and the structural forces that influence personal identity. His academic research includes a dissertation on Sayyid Qutb, where he examined how narratives, ideology, and institutions intersect to form social meaning—an interest that continues to shape his writing today.

Professionally, Laith works directly with senior executives, including CHROs and board-level leaders, helping them think critically about the future of work, the role of AI, and the cultural demands placed on organizations. He frequently emphasizes that AI is not simply a tool but a relationship—one that alters every other relationship in the workplace. His perspective places human beings, not technology, at the center of organizational strategy. You can find his work here at HumanAfter.

Laith’s more personal work, such as the essays featured in ManAfter, addresses the lived experiences of modern men: fatherhood, conflict, emotional resilience, institutional pressures, and the struggle to maintain clarity in environments where anger, identity, and responsibility collide. These writings aim to help men navigate crises—divorce, career upheaval, reputational challenges—not with bravado, but with wisdom, self-command, and strategic clarity.

Across all his work, Laith is driven by a single conviction: that human beings deserve a more honest discussion about the forces shaping their lives—and better tools to rise above them.