Posts tagged artificial intelligence
The Science of Team Building with James Lawrence: Lead to Succeed 130

Artificial Intelligence (AI), the emulation of human intelligence by machines, and Behavioral Science, the study of human behavior and decision-making, converge to create innovative approaches that optimize team dynamics. In this episode, James Lawrence will teach us how AI and Behavioral Science team up to improve how groups work.

James is the co-founder of Happy, which enables organizations to enhance organizational culture, communication, and manager effectiveness at scale. Its Happy coaching platform uses behavioral science and AI to build a user manual for your entire team in less than 10 minutes.

James previously served as chairman of the board for the Specialty Equipment Market Association. He also served as CEO and founder of Power Automedia and CEO of Speedvideo. Throughout his career, James strongly emphasized nurturing talent and fostering the next generation of leaders, always with an eye toward meaningful work.

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Building Connections that Matter with Anthony Iannarino: Lead to Succeed 129

In a marketing world filled with self-promotion, it's time for a change. Instead of shouting "Me, Me, Me," success now hinges on understanding and connecting with our audience. In this episode, our guest, Anthony Iannarino will be talking about the importance of shifting our focus from self-centered narratives to building genuine connections that resonate.

Anthony is a highly respected international speaker, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and sales leader specializing in the complex business-to-business (B2B) sale. He is also a founder and managing partner of two closely held, family-owned businesses in the staffing industry, leading both entities in strategic planning while growing sales. Anthony is best known for his work at The Sales Blog, which has helped him gain recognition as a top thought leader in sales strategy. He is also the designer of Level 4 Value Creation™ and Building Consensus, methodologies that help sales organizations achieve transformational, breakthrough results.

In each business, Anthony is focused on helping professionals reach their full potential. In 2007, while growing the sales force of his second staffing firm, he discovered a knack for coaching, and realized that he could make enduring contributions to a company’s sales culture. He began blogging about complex selling processes and gravitated toward B2B companies facing challenges in sales force management and performance. His transition to professional speaking, consulting, and workshop facilitation led to the development of a trademarked methodology that has proven instrumental in helping sales organizations achieve revenue goals.

Listen in and learn more about the importance of building connections that matter.

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Rethinking Paths with Cynthia Kay: Lead to Succeed 128

Remaining entrenched in a career path that fails to resonate with one's true passion is a substantial life misstep. Opting for a fulfilling career isn't merely a luxury but an essential pursuit for a well-rounded and contented life. That’s exactly what our guest Cynthia Kay will be sharing about.

Cynthia is the Founder of Cynthia Kay and Company, an award-winning media production company, an author, speaker, and an expert in small business leadership. That expertise comes from over three decades of building her own company. As a business leader and trailblazer among women keynote speakers, her success has been widely recognized.

Cynthia works with current and aspiring small business leaders across sectors, industries, or growth stages to help them achieve their goals. She is past Chair of the National Small Business Association (NSBA).

Listen in and learn more about mistakes leaders often make and how to avoid them.

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Transform your Work Journey Through Passion with Bjorn Billhardt: Lead to Succeed 127

Passion in the workplace is like the secret sauce that adds flavor to your professional journey. It's the fuel that propels you forward, turning a job into a fulfilling career. When you're passionate about what you do, it transforms your work into a labor of love. That’s what our guest Bjorn Billhardt will be talking about in this episode.

Bjorn is CEO and founder of Abilitie, a global leadership development company. Prior to launching Abilitie, Bjorn co-founded Enspire Learning in 2001, an early pioneer of e-learning programs and business simulations. Bjorn holds a BA from the University of Texas and an MBA from Harvard Business School. A native of Hamburg, Germany, he came to the US as an exchange student in high school and now lives in Austin, TX with his wife and three young boys.

Listen in and learn more about the importance of passion in a fulfilling professional life.

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Beyond The Walls of Institution with Robert DeFinis: Lead to Succeed 126

It's really important to regularly think about where we are in our work lives. This helps us grow, adapt, and stay healthy. 

Robert DeFinis is an expert who helps people do this. He's been working with kids, athletes, coaches, teams, leaders, and groups for more than twenty years. He knows a lot about doing well and has experience in education, leading nonprofits, law enforcement, and understanding behavior.

Robert created Total Optimal Performance Solutions and RDF Books. He also helped start the Center for Teaching Excellence - Online. He's written books like The Hero Teacher, Gen-eXceptional, and some children's books about current issues.

Listen in to learn why it's important to think beyond just the place where you work.

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Find your Life Mission with Dr. Phil Hickman: Lead to Succeed 122

Uncovering the mission that sets our soul on fire is not just about finding purpose; it's about grabbing life by the horns and forging a path that screams, "This is who I am, and this is what I'm meant to do!”. In this episode, we're diving deep with our guest, Dr. Philip Hickman, as he unveils the riveting story of discovering his life mission and the impactful journey he embarked on to bring it to life. 

As a distinguished public speaker, Dr. Phil has presented at national conferences and workshops for organizations such as the U.S Department of Education and Columbia University.

He is a prolific author with three books that showcase his groundbreaking methodologies in leadership, personalized learning, and emotional intelligence. Dr. Phil is a versatile entrepreneur, having created Plabook, an AI powered reading technology solutions firm.

He has also co-founded multiple nonprofit organizations and played a key role in successful edutech ventures.

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Paying Attention with Scott Sandland: Lead to Succeed 81

Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize many industries. By integrating AI, businesses are presented with different opportunities to improve their day-to-day operations.

But what potentials does AI bring into the mental health area? Can it help cultivate meaningful conversations that will lead to solutions?

In this episode, Scott Sandland explains how AI can improve meaningful conversations. Scott is the CEO of Cyrano.ai, a company focusing on artificial empathy and strategic linguistics.

As a former head of a mental health clinic and longtime technologist, Scott has experience leading purpose driven organizations. He has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals, Psychology Today, Forbes, and Entrepreneur Magazine.

Scott has presented his AI work at the United Nations AI for Global Good Conference and is a frequent guest lecturer at various universities.

Listen in and learn how talking solution is better than talking problems.

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Leadership in the AI Age with Neil Sahota: Lead to Succeed 77

AI is rapidly changing the world, and the leaderships space is not an exception. People are living in anxiety because they do not know what the future holds for them. The good news is, no matter how much AI we adopt, the world will always need human creativity and imagination.

This episode features Neil Sahota. Neil is an IBM master inventor, United Nations AI advisor, and Chief Innovation Officer at UC Irvine. He is also a global speaker and author of the award-winning book, own the AI revolution. Neil is an expert in out-of-the-box thinking and has over 20 years of business experience working with organizations and advising entrepreneurs on building strategy, establishing target markets, structuring companies, and developing next-generation products and solutions. Neil’s expertise spans all industries.

Listen in and learn how to prepare for the future world.

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Doing Well by Doing Good with Josh Kampel: Lead to Succeed 52

Josh Kampel is a serial entrepreneur with a passion for helping organizations and executives leverage technology to transform their businesses and drive sustainable growth. Currently, he serves as the CEO of Techonomy Media. Prior to Techonomy, Josh helped launch OfferIQ, a digital marketing platform that was acquired in 2010 by Transactis, a leading Electronic Bill Payment and Presentment company.

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