Host Gregg Garrett is joined by Jared Rosenthal, an entrepreneurial leader who has journeyed through both the not-for-profit and for-profit worlds. Together, they discuss a formula for driving team performance and how the rise of AI might change this strategy. Jared also shares his “Top 3”: MT, who taught him to give people a chance; Anthony Petecca, who helps him skip-level and “talk to the people”; and his family, who taught him to own his business to own his life. And you have to hear what he says about being yourself to drive authentic leadership.

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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

During this episode:

(0:00) Introduction

(2:55) The importance of high performers

(3:35) Mixed AI-HI teams

(4:46) Meet Jared Rosenthal

The “Top Three”:

(6:50) MT, COO of Jared's former organization: Taught him to give people a chance

(18:05) Anthony Petecca, Jared’s VP of IT & Security: Helps him to skip-level and “talk to the people”

(22:35) Jared’s girlfriend and family: Taught Jared to own his business to own his life

Other Points of Interest:

(24:52) Understanding your team

(26:56) Discussing AI and other disruptors

(38:14) Embracing technology and understanding intelligence

You Have to Hear This:

(44:07) Be yourself to drive authentic leadership

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LINKS AND RESOURCES

Jared Rosenthal: LinkedIn

Health Street: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter

Gregg Garrett: LinkedIn | Twitter | About

CGS Advisors: Website | LinkedIn

Host Gregg Garrett speaks with Judy Asher, President of the Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation (MCWT) and Corporate “Rule Bender”, about the relationship between disruption and innovation, and the common thread of shifting rules. Judy also shares her “Top 3”: Alan Mulally and Lesley Ma, who embody authenticity; Martin Wolfertz and Mark Johnson, who demonstrate resilience; Vijay Sankaran and Roger Court, who inspire her. And you have to hear her suggestion about centering yourself.

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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

During this episode:

(0:00) Introduction

(1:03) Disruption and the shifting gameboard

(3:35) Aggressive transformation

(4:47) Meet Judy Asher

The “Top Three”:

(11:36) Alan Mulally and Lesley Ma: Embody authenticity

(25:01) Martin Wolfertz and Mark Johnson: Demonstrate resilience

(30:45) Vijay Sankaran and Roger Court: Inspire her

Other Points of Interest:

(35:12) Making a difference in IT leadership

(39:43) MCWT’s mission

(47:29) Get involved

You Have to Hear This:

(51:24) Centering yourself

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LINKS AND RESOURCES

Judy Asher: LinkedIn

MCWT: LinkedIn | Website

Gregg Garrett: LinkedIn | Twitter | About

CGS Advisors: Website | LinkedIn

Want to unlock innovation? Start by rediscovering your inner child! In this solocast, host and CGS Advisors CEO, Gregg Garrett, urges you to embrace curiosity, imagination, and experimentation in the workplace. He explores the power of asking "why," the magic of hands-on creation, and the freedom found in breaking the routine.

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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

During this episode:

(0:00) Introduction

(1:55) Acting like a child

(3:26) Child-like wonder in the workplace

(7:30) Practical application

(10:35) Inner child challenge

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LINKS AND RESOURCES

Gregg Garrett: LinkedIn | Twitter | About

CGS Advisors: Website | LinkedIn

Competing in the Connecting World: About

Host Gregg Garrett speaks to Jacob Zuppke, President and CEO of Whisker, about how product-in-use data can become a meaningful voice for a product’s user – human or non-human – as well as Jacob’s career ascent as a Specialist Generalist. Jacob also shares his “Top 3”: Whisker founder Brad Baxter, who has bravely allowed him to lead; Josh Chandler, who problem-solves with him while burning the midnight oil; and his entire Whisker leadership team, who leads with humility and leans on one another. And you have to hear what he says about “going deep”.

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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

During this episode:

(0:00) Introduction

(1:11) Product-in-use data

(7:23) Meet Jacob Zuppke

The “Top Three”:

(10:39) Brad Baxter: Has bravely allowed Jacob to lead

(23:41) Josh Chandler: Problem-solves with Jacob while burning the midnight oil

(32:17) Jacob’s Whisker leadership team: Leads with humility and leans on one another

Other Points of Interest:

(41:51) Whisker’s home base

(45:15) The Connected World’s impact on pets

You Have to Hear This:

(53:30) “Going deep”

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LINKS AND RESOURCES

Jacob Zuppke: LinkedIn

Whisker: LinkedIn | Website | Jobs

Gregg Garrett: LinkedIn | Twitter | About

CGS Advisors: Website | LinkedIn

Join Gregg Garrett, host and CGS Advisors CEO, for a solocast where he explores the topic of working without jobs. Gregg discusses managing AI agents, motivating a team to rely on AI-enabled tools, and contemplating the possibility of being led by an “AI Overlord”. Tune in to discover how organizations can adapt and thrive in this new world of work.

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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

During this episode:

(0:00) Introduction

(0:50) Work metamorphosis and leadership adaptation

(2:43) Managing an AI workforce

(7:12) Leading AI-reliant humans

(9:44) AI leadership

(12:46) Shaping the future of work

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LINKS AND RESOURCES

Gregg Garrett: LinkedIn | Twitter | About

CGS Advisors: Website | LinkedIn

Competing in the Connecting World: About

Host Gregg Garrett sits down with David Raminick, CEO and Co-Founder of Proficy Digital, to discuss disruption in the automotive marketing space. David also shares his “Top 3”: His wife, who encourages his entrepreneurial spirit; Kevin Burke, who encourages him to “speak it into existence”; Hal Widlansky, who sheds light on how to raise funds; Steve Pitsillos, who can see new models emerging; and Jordan Walters, who helps smooth the highs and lows. And you have to hear what he says about forcing “alone time”.

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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

During this episode:

(0:00) Introduction

(1:09) View AI from two lenses

(3:29) Meet David and Proficy Digital

The “Top Three”:

(6:33) David’s wife: Knows him well enough to encourage his entrepreneurial spirit

(11:59) Kevin Burke: Ecourages him to “speak it into existence”

(15:36) Hal Widlansky: Sheds light on how to raise funds

(17:27) Steve Pitsillos: Can see new models emerging

(20:33) Jordan Walters: Helps smooth the highs and lows

Other Points of Interest:

(23:14) Proficy Digital and the automotive space

(29:30) Differentiators, AI and Creatives

(34:36) Channels and changes

You Have to Hear This:

(38:37) Forcing “alone time”

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LINKS AND RESOURCES

David Raminick: LinkedIn

Proficy Digital: Website | LinkedIn

Gregg Garrett: LinkedIn | Twitter | About

CGS Advisors: Website | LinkedIn

Host Gregg Garrett speaks with Michael Roberts to discuss how Michael made the AI Agent interviewed in Episode 164, how he tuned it to be a great podcast guest, and where AI might be going in the future. Michael also shares his “Top 3”: Mark Rorvig, a fellow NASA teammate who was with him in his early days of software development and AI exploration; Sydney Lamb, who helped him explore language and the patterns that emerge; and Ken Stanley, who is part of Generative AI’s origin story. And you have to hear what he says about the power of habit.

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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

During this episode:

(0:00) Introduction

(1:38) Meet Michael

(8:33) What is AI?

The “Top Three”:

(14:11) Mark Rorvig: Fellow NASA teammate who was with Mike in his early days of software development and AI exploration

(18:13) Sydney Lamb: Helped him explore language and the patterns that emerge

(23:35) Ken Stanley: Part of Generative AI’s origin story

Other Points of Interest:

(26:55) Creating the “Competing in the Connecting World” RAG model

(37:49) The tuning process

(44:21) Applying AI to long-form documents

(47:33) The future of AI

You Have to Hear This:

(57:39) The power of habit

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LINKS AND RESOURCES

Michael Roberts: LinkedIn | Email

Gregg Garrett: LinkedIn | Twitter | About

CGS Advisors: Website | LinkedIn

Host Gregg Garrett welcomes his friend and colleague Dr. Warren Ritchie, co-author of Competing in the Connecting World, the book that inspired the AI Agent interviewed in Episode 164. Together, they explore their impressions of the AI and muse on the disruption potential this type of AI application might have across their industries. And you have to hear what Dr. Ritchie says about AI designing human systems.

This episode is part two of a special three-part series featuring insights from the AI Agent inspired by the book Competing in the Connecting World. Catch up on Episode 164 for the first installment, and stay tuned for the final episode in the series.

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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

During this episode:

(0:00) Introduction

(0:43) Three-part AI series

(3:46) Meet Warren

Points of Interest:

(8:30) Competing in the Connecting World AI interview reflection

(20:00) Imagining AI application

(25:08) Disruptive potential in familiar industries

You Have to Hear This:

(40:31) AI designing human systems

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LINKS AND RESOURCES

Dr. Warren Ritchie: Competing in the Connecting World

Gregg Garrett: LinkedIn | Twitter | About

CGS Advisors: Website | LinkedIn