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Excited to announce that Jordan Wilson from Everyday AI will be joining me as a guest on my podcast on November 14th at 11 AM CST. One of the many reasons I'm thrilled to have Jordan on the podcast is his recent interview with Karrie Sullivan, CEO and Founder of Culminate Strategy Group, where she offered a fresh perspective on AI adoption. Jordan shared this insightful nugget in his newsletter today - check out the infographic below! And, this is also supported by BCG's recent analysis where they showed: - 89% of leaders rank AI and Gen AI as a top 3 tech priority in 2024 - 40+% performance gains for companies using Gen AI - Yet, 6% have companies that have upskilled workers on AI If AI ROI is a challenge, start with upskilling so that you can get the 40% gains that the early adopters are already getting. Source: Five Must-Haves for Effective AI Upskilling - Boston Consulting Group, Oct 9, 2024 #AI #Marketing #Adoption

I recently sat down with creative tech entrepreneur Giancarlo Erra from Promethean Box for a fascinating discussion on the Elevate Your AIQ podcast. We explore the challenges small businesses face in adopting AI, the misconceptions surrounding the technology, and the importance of education and critical thinking in navigating the AI landscape. Not only does Giancarlo build, teach, and mentor in the AI space, he runs AI events in the UK, and somehow has found time to become an accomplished musician as well. I’m consistently in awe of those who can juggle so much, and I really enjoyed hearing Giancarlo’s stories and perspective that should encourage everyone to understand the power and potential of AI across disciplines. Some key highlights from our conversation: 💡 The importance of education and critical thinking in understanding AI's potential and limitations. 💡 The need for society to take responsibility for AI adoption and for the workforce to upskill to adapt to the evolving job market. 💡 Why durable skills such as critical thinking and empathy remain valuable in the face of AI advancements. Below is a teaser on human potential and how AI augments our innate skills, but I encourage you to listen to the full episode for all of Giancarlo’s thought-provoking insights on the future of AI and its impact on skills, education, and employment. Full episode: https://lnkd.in/eZ7q9Ucq #AI #Education #CriticalThinking #ElevateYourAIQ

With AI leading the charge, the pace of change is relentless, amplifying the learning curve for leaders and employees. This is amplified even further when you run a startup. Companies must invest in training to effectively use AI's potential. Consider this: AI can streamline project analysis, resource allocation, and much more, even if your teams operate remotely. But here's the catch: Embracing the learning curve is critical to unlocking AI's full capabilities. Want to know more? Listen to our podcast here: https://buff.ly/3xahlzw #RemoteWork #AIinRemoteWork #FutureOfWork #DigitalTransformation #RemoteCulture #AIIntegration #VirtualTeams #WorkFromAnywhere #TechTrends #RemoteProductivity

🚀 Unlocking AI for SMEs: Introducing nele.ai In our latest podcast episode, we explore how Daniel Gal and his innovative platform, nele.ai, are reshaping the AI landscape for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). 💡 What makes nele.ai stand out? Ease of Use: A platform designed for quick integration and accessibility. Prebuilt Commands: Ready-to-use AI models tailored for diverse business needs. Cost-Effectiveness: Making advanced AI affordable for SMEs. Privacy First: Full data protection, giving businesses peace of mind. Daniel Gal’s mission is clear: empowering the SME sector with tools that enhance productivity, foster innovation, and boost competitiveness, all while driving digital transformation in central Germany. 🎧 Don’t miss this insightful discussion! Join us as we unpack how nele.ai bridges the AI gap for SMEs and fuels the digital future. 🔗 Listen now and discover how AI can revolutionize your business! https://lnkd.in/d-Zm6SWn #AI #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #SMEs #Podcast

This is a summary of highlights from the conversation I had with Jens Wernborg on his Startup Grind #podcast We talked about the transformative impact of AI on negotiation practices. I highlighted the essential skills negotiators need to thrive in an AI-driven world. We covered: - Emotional intelligence, active listening, connection, and trust building in negotiations. - Importance of Strengthening Creativity and Problem-Solving. - Understanding AI capabilities to leverage them effectively in negotiations. - Cross-Cultural Competence. - How can AI tools enhance negotiation strategies. - How to Sharpen Communication Skills. - Fairness and accountability in AI-enabled negotiation settings. - Increased Efficiency with AI. - Hybrid Negotiation Models. - Role of Devices in negotiations. - AI-Driven Industry Change. - Building Long-Term Relationships. - Ethical Considerations. - Balancing AI and Human Intuition. The key takeaway is to balance human intuition with AI insights to improve your negotiation outcomes. It’s about blending human uniqueness with technological efficiency. Checkout this podcast on YouTube, I hope you find value in it. https://lnkd.in/eXcwr5bv #negotiationtribe RAMP - Regional Accelerator and Mentoring Program

It’s not every day when you get invited to a podcast and you have a chance to go really deep — and also really sideways —touching from philosophy to society, from tech to entrepreneurship, with a host that is very knowledgeable and making sure a real conversation is going on. All of this happened with Elevate Your AIQ podcast hosted by Bob Pulver. We talked about the importance of education, critical thinking, responsible society adoption, and understanding what generative AI really is, because it is technically easy and can massively help to adopt it the right way.

The ‘Elevate Your AIQ’ podcast isn't just about hearing from CEOs and senior executives, it's also about learning from the experts who are educating others on the benefits and challenges of using AI. Every career, and career path, will be impacted by AI to some degree, and the sooner we recognize this, the quicker each of us can get started on our own AI learning path. Josh Cavalier is a perfect example of a forward-thinking leader who recognized what was coming, and he has parlayed his almost 30-year career in Learning and Development into a Generative AI learning and coaching practice. In this episode, Josh shares invaluable insight based on his extensive L&D technology background and his approach to upskilling others on Generative AI. We cover a lot of ground, including: 💡 How AI is reshaping content creation and learning journeys 💡 Lack of AI upskilling programs in organizations, as well as in our education systems 💡 The challenges and risks of AI adoption and the importance of human oversight as part of responsible design and use 💡 How to develop a culture of innovation within your organization to drive transformation and change Be sure to check out Josh’s website (JoshCavalier.ai) and his YouTube channel! Thanks for joining me, Josh, and thank you for elevating everyone’s AIQ! Link to Elevate Your AIQ in the comments…thanks for listening! #AI #GenAI #L&D #contentcreation #humancentric #ResponsibleAI

Companies need to improve employees' AI literacy. Not just to compete but as of Feb 2nd 2025, this is required by European law. This could prove more difficult to achieve than you think. A recent Boston Consulting Group (BCG) study, showed that only 6% of companies have meaningfully up-leveled leveraging AI. That's a concern for organizations everywhere. Recently, our Senior Principal Expert, Rob van der Veer, was invited to the Progression to Analog podcast, hosted by Caitlin Begg, to discuss AI readiness. "Starting is difficult because it's daunting". – Rob van der Veer In this short snippet, Rob points out why. Organizations have many questions, such as: Are we able to do this? Where do we start? And finding the answers to those questions actually starts with the board. Indeed, the board must be "on board" with the idea of leveraging AI and exploring the opportunities it presents (while also understanding its risks). 👩💼 👨💼 Without top-level alignment, scaling AI efforts becomes an uphill battle. To help organizations bridge this gap, we’ve developed an AI Readiness Guide that outlines practical steps for the board, but also for Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), Security (CISO), and IT & Development (CTO) Is your organization ready to leverage AI and its opportunities? Get your free copy today ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eyCSffU3 🎧 You can also listen to the full podcast episode on your platform of choice: Apple: https://lnkd.in/eHWz75sa Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eRhvMMpz #AI #AIReadiness #AILiteracy #EUAIAct #Podcast

Such a pleasure (and great fun) to be featured on FiredUp! - the Startup Marketing podcast. Thanks for a great interview Morgan McLintic And thanks for arranging it Ashley Przybyla I shared my views on the potential opportunities and challenges that the advancement of AI poses to marketing and actionable steps everyone can take right now to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving landscape. Here’s a quick summary: * To stay ahead, marketers should focus on leveraging AI tools as a foundation and further adding their unique value. * Continuous education and training are essential for staying relevant in the rapidly evolving field of AI. * While AI offers opportunities for innovation and efficiency, it is important to be aware of the risks at play. * Maintaining a human touch and strategic thinking will remain crucial in differentiating oneself in the market. But click here to hear the full interview - https://lnkd.in/d8ReAWeF #marketing #startups #AI #ethics

AI is only as good as the data it gets, but what if we're only capturing 20% of the knowledge in our organizations? Where's the rest? It's in people's heads—in their experience, wisdom, and insight. And that's what makes human interaction irreplaceable. When we share knowledge directly, we bring in our unique perspective, context, and understanding that can't just be "written down" or summarized. Imagine AI systems that could leverage not only documented knowledge but also tap into the vast, unstructured expertise across people. That's the future of generative AI—systems designed to empower humans to share, create, and innovate collectively. This is a short clip of my amazing interview with Rebecca Kirstein Resch (she/her) where we took a unique look at the human impact of technology, business, and leadership, particularly how human insight and AI can come together for a smarter future. Check it out at https://lnkd.in/gqUwbB8M or on your favourite podcast service. #ArtificialIntelligence #KnowledgeSharing #FutureOfWork #AI #HumanInsight #Leadership