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

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

Life Work Balance Simplified

The words we commonly hear are “Work Life Balance.” Who named it that, I think that they have it backwards. I think that the saying is backwards, shouldn’t it be Life, Work Balance? (LWB). Life comes 1st, right? Spoiler alert, a few years ago when I had this epiphany, I tried to grab some “LWB”… Continue reading Life Work Balance Simplified

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