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Most AI initiatives don’t fail because the technology is weak. They fail because leadership deploys AI into disorganized systems and expects magic. AI isn’t the fix—it’s the multiplier.
AI isn’t getting worse. Our expectations outkicked the coverage. We’re giving still-maturing systems real authority and acting surprised when they crash.
Everyone loves the strategy deck. But the operating model? That’s where the hard choices live—who stays, who goes, what gets cut, and who’s really ready to lead. This is a post about the gritty side of strategy execution—the side no one likes to talk about but every leader has to face.
I used to think great leadership meant doing it faster, better, smarter. But it turns out, one of the most powerful things a leader can do is… nothing. Not because they’re checked out—but because they’ve built an organization that doesn’t need them in every decision. This is a story about a snow shovel, a shutdown, and the real meaning of delegation.
How we built a $200M statewide COVID testing operation from scratch—in just 3 months.
When executives over-attend meetings, teams underperform. This post breaks down how leadership presence—when overdone—creates bottlenecks, erodes ownership, and signals a lack of trust. The best way to empower your team? Step out of the room.
How an EMBA project became the foundation for scalable ops built on trust and performance.
Return-to-office mandates are everywhere. But if you lead a multi-location company, you’re focused on the wrong test. Try this instead: mandate a remote week for your HQ team and see what breaks. What fails without hallway access or proximity? That’s where your structure is weakest—and where scale will fail.
Why AI is accelerating better metrics built on stronger mathematical foundations—and why leaders should focus on inputs, validation, and outcomes, not equations.