Artificial intelligence is transforming every industry—but how do we make sure we don’t automate away the very thing that makes organizations successful: human judgment?In this episode, I welcome back keynote speaker, employee retention expert, and author Lisa Ryan to discuss her new book, Smart Plant: Aligning AI, Automation, and People. Although the book is written

Say “Yes, And!” to Human Judgment in the Age of AI with Lisa Ryan

One of the biggest misconceptions about networking is that it’s about collecting contacts.My guest this week argues it’s about something much deeper: building genuine friendships.I sat down with business development executive Atul Sood to discuss how authentic relationships have shaped his entire career, from helping McDonald’s build technology partnerships to launching startups, navigating personal and

Say “Yes, And!” to Building Relationships that Last with Atul Sood

Image credit: tatkuptsova“The most sought-after quality in employees is creativity. The most rewarded trait is compliance.”I heard that line years ago and never tracked down who said it (if you know, let me know, because it was based on a study I’d love to read…). But I’ve been repeating it ever since, because in 30

You asked for creativity. You got compliance. Here’s why…

credit to Sixteen Miles OutChristina Butler spent two weeks sitting two or three rows behind Jerry Sandusky.Every single day of that trial. Every witness, every cross-examination, start to finish. Hundreds of reporters covered the case. She’s the only reporter who was there for all of it.Christina spent twenty years as a TV reporter and anchor

Struggling with Change Apathy? Turn the Camera Around!

What do live television news, improvisation, and organizational leadership have in common?Quite a bit, it turns out.In this episode, I sit down with communication expert and former TV news anchor Christina Butler to explore how confidence isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being prepared, adaptable, and willing to take the next step even when you don’t

Say “Yes, And!” to Clear, Concise, and Confident Communication with Christina Butler

Image credit: dmvasilenkoGallup’s numbers on workforce disengagement get passed around a lot. 69% of employees disengaged. $1.8 trillion in lost productivity. Leaders see those numbers and nod, because they’re living it.What the numbers don’t tell you is how it happened.How Teams Learn to Stay QuietIt’s easy to assume disengagement is something that arrives from outside.

You Trained Your Team to Stop Talking. You Just Didn’t Mean To.