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Engage a Fractional CTO Specializing in AI?

Is Moore’s Law still applicable? Every week brings new tools, capabilities, and competitors who are figuring out how to leverage them. The real question isn’t if your company will integrate AI – it’s how fast and how smartly you’ll do it. AI is becoming a must have not a nice-to-have. Hiring a full-time Chief Technology… Continue reading Engage a Fractional CTO Specializing in AI?

AI Isn’t Optional — But Your Approach Is

By now, everyone’s talking about AI. Some are already using it. Some are still thinking about it. And some… well, they’re doing nothing and hoping the whole thing blows over. Here’s the truth: AI is here to stay. The question is not if you’ll adapt, but how. 1. Do Nothing This is the path of… Continue reading AI Isn’t Optional — But Your Approach Is

Artificial Intelligence or is it Additional Intelligence?

If you haven’t noticed (joking) we are living in one of the most disruptive periods of our lives. AI is no longer a buzzword or a futuristic dream. It is here, and it’s changing how we work, lead, and live. Is it artificial intelligence or is it additional intelligence? What have I been experiencing? AI… Continue reading Artificial Intelligence or is it Additional Intelligence?

ROP vs. ROI: Why Return on People Is the Smarter Metric in the Age of AI

For decades, ROI (Return on Investment) has reigned supreme in boardrooms and quarterly reports. It’s clean, it’s measurable, and it makes your CFO smile. But in today’s knowledge economy, where humans + machines = exponential potential, there’s a new sheriff in town: ROP – Return on People ROP asks a better question: “Are we equipping… Continue reading ROP vs. ROI: Why Return on People Is the Smarter Metric in the Age of AI

Wait Broke the AI Wagon

The Oregon Trail taught us a harsh lesson: hesitation kills progress. While pioneers debated whether to ford the river or wait for better conditions, others pressed forward and claimed the best land. Today’s AI revolution presents the same choice. We’re witnessing the greatest productivity shift since the assembly line, yet most leaders are still camping… Continue reading Wait Broke the AI Wagon

Why Use a Rusty Screwdriver When You Could Use a Power Tool?

In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, we often find ourselves asking, Why are we still using old tools when something more efficient is right in front of us? This question isn’t just about the physical tools we use — it’s about the technology that’s transforming how we work. AI is that “power tool” ready to turn… Continue reading Why Use a Rusty Screwdriver When You Could Use a Power Tool?

What Would Ben Franklin Be Doing With AI?

If Benjamin Franklin were alive today, there’s no doubt in my mind he’d be elbows-deep in AI. Franklin was an inventor, entrepreneur, statesman, writer, and a master of leverage. He understood the compounding power of time, relationships, and systems — so imagine what he’d do with a force multiplier like artificial intelligence. Franklin didn’t just… Continue reading What Would Ben Franklin Be Doing With AI?

Uncertain about AI? What should business leaders be doing right now?

Artificial intelligence, once seen as a future-facing innovation is now a strategic imperative. This shift is no longer optional. The operational reality is that most businesses are just now getting ready to board the AI bus. Spoiler alert, “Big Business” is 12-18 months ahead of you on this. If you’re uncertain about how to integrate… Continue reading Uncertain about AI? What should business leaders be doing right now?