Book Review: Captivate by Vanessa Van Edwards
Recently, I finished Captivate after watching Vanessa Van Edwards’ MasterClass on People Intelligence. My favorite chapter? Chapter 3: How to Have Memorable Interactions. Because in business, being forgettable is expensive. We All Run the Same Script Walk into any networking event and you’ll hear it: “What do you do?” “How long have you been in […]
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Book Review: The Motive by Patrick Lencioni
Before stepping into something costly, Jesus gives this instruction: “Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won’t you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it?” (Luke 14:28) That idea—counting the cost before you begin—kept coming to mind as I read The Motive by […]
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“How can I use AI for hiring?” A Step-by-Step Guide
Small business owners, nonprofits, community organizations, and entrepreneurs all share the same hiring challenge: too many applicants, too little time, and too much pressure to “get it right.” Meanwhile, the job market has flipped. There are more people than jobs, more noise than signal, and more resumes than any ONE PERSON can reasonably evaluate. That’s […]
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LLMs, Copilots, and Agents: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters for Your Business
AI isn’t just one thing anymore. It’s not just a chatbot, a content generator, or a tool that answers questions. It’s starting to show up in your inbox, your dashboards, your workflows and if you’re not sure what the difference is between LLMs, copilots, and agents, you’re not alone. Here’s a breakdown to help you […]
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Want to build AI Agents in Omaha? Read this first.
Everybody wants to use AI in their business right now. The problem? Most of them are skipping step one. They’re chasing shiny tools and promising agents, but what they really need is a foundation. 🚦There Are Two Kinds of AI Agents Most people hear “AI agent” and picture a chatbot on a website that answers […]
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How to set up a AI Workshop for your team?
If you’ve been Googling things like: How to set up an AI workshop Where to find an AI consultant in Omaha How to train my team on AI tools You’re in the right place. There’s no shortage of AI hype right now. But most teams aren’t looking for hype- they want real, grounded ways to […]
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Why Everything Breaks at 3 and 10: Scaling Lessons for SMBs
It always starts the same way. Things are clicking. Your team is small, scrappy, and getting the job done. But then, without warning, the wheels start to wobble. Communication falls apart. Projects get dropped. Customers get frustrated. And leadership starts doing work they thought they left behind years ago. That’s not bad luck. It’s the […]
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How to Fire Someone: The SMB Guide to Employee Termination
Bottom Line Up Front: In small to medium businesses, every employee matters more—but that’s exactly why you can’t afford to keep the wrong ones. While large corporations can absorb underperformers across teams, SMBs feel the impact of every poor hire tenfold. The key isn’t avoiding difficult terminations; it’s executing them strategically and legally. The […]
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Book Review: The Truth About Employee Engagement
Lencioni tackles the age-old question of why people hate their jobs through an easy-to-read business fable. Forget complex frameworks and jargon – this book boils workplace misery down to three simple factors: The story follows Brian, a retired CEO who buys a struggling pizza restaurant on a whim. As he works to turn the place […]
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The Summit Paradox: Understanding the Hidden Burden of Leadership
It can be lonely at the top. Anyone who’s ever climbed a mountain knows a peculiar truth: the higher you climb, the more space there is between you and everyone else. The same holds true in business leadership. As CEOs reach the absolute peak of their organizations, they face what I call “The Summit Paradox” […]
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