iD8 Strategies

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?

Don’t See-See and Save Lots of Time!

Has anyone ever said to you that they want more emails? A Simple & Immediate Win for Email Efficiency I like to call it the see-see problem: when we copy people for the sake of optics, habit, or fear of exclusion, we often create more clutter than clarity. One of the fastest ways to reclaim… Continue reading Don’t See-See and Save Lots of Time!

How to Energize Company Meetings

In the current era, where hybrid and remote working have become standard, many teammates feel estranged from our colleagues. However, the reality is that the relationships we build with our coworkers aren’t merely “nice-to- have,” they are crucial for achieving success, defined as retention, performance levels, and happiness at work. How can we fix this?… Continue reading How to Energize Company Meetings

Elevating Performance Through Employee Segmentation

A Framework for Success In the pursuit of excellence, business leaders often wrestle with a critical question: How do we align our people to our vision and ensure we are maximizing potential? One powerful, yet often overlooked, tool in this process is employee segmentation. Drawing from the timeless wisdom of the “20/60/20” rule, businesses can… Continue reading Elevating Performance Through Employee Segmentation

Life in a 3-Foot World

Every day, we go into battle. With the extensive noise surrounding each of us, I cannot recall a time when becoming more intentional is so important. The Navy Seal’s refer to living in a “3-Foot World”. Three spheres constantly compete for our attention: Outside of this image, there is the world inside our own head.… Continue reading Life in a 3-Foot World

The Speed of the Leader is the Speed of the Gang

Mary Kay Ash, Founder and Visionary behind the multi-level marketing Company, Mary Key cosmetics inspired a sales force of over 800,000 people! Born in 1918, Mary Kay sold books door to door, divorced in 1945, then launched Mary Kay Cosmetics with a $5,000 investment from her oldest son Ben. They took the Company public in… Continue reading The Speed of the Leader is the Speed of the Gang

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?