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AI Can Do What for My Business?

A few months ago, I shared here on LinkedIn the four choices every business (and person) has with AI: No judgment – just observation. Most companies I see are still in #1 or #2. They’re dabbling. Running “AI experiments.” Doing basic stuff, or nothing at all. That’s fine… for now. But the gap between “playing… Continue reading AI Can Do What for My Business?

From Automation to Acceleration

We all use tools that help us to “automate” our lives. AI is an amazing tool that many are grasping and winning with. A widespread misunderstanding exists that “AI” refers to taking over human employment. It’s two different things. Will people continue to be replaced with technology / AI? Yes. Is this new? No. Look… Continue reading From Automation to Acceleration

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

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?

AI: Why Now in Business?

For years, AI was a buzzword.Today, it’s a business imperative! Why now? The pace of change in business is no longer linear — it’s exponential. Markets are shifting faster. Customer expectations are higher and more demanding than ever. Forgetting that we are planning and playing in uncertain times, the external forces aside, what is a… Continue reading AI: Why Now in Business?