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AI Agents Are on the Horizon. What Should You Buy (and Avoid) Right Now?
A field guide for leaders who want real value from AI now—and want to stay ready for the next wave of agents and automation.
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Stefan Girard
Unlock the Ops Power Move: Why Voice Is the New Secret Weapon in AI
Today’s AI tools are finally good listeners. Here’s why voice-first workflows are outperforming typed prompts—and how to turn that edge into momentum.
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Is Your Org Doomed by Latency? The Operator’s Guide to Breaking AI Bottlenecks
$17M lost to slow workflows, how fear shapes inaction, and the culture patterns that separate builders from bottlenecks.
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How Elite Teams Build Playgrounds, Not Playbooks
Innovation thrives where bureaucracy breaks—and AI just widened the gap.
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Why Prompt Chasing Is Dead—And the Real AI Skill Every Operator Needs Now
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Why AI Is Mandatory Now—What Shopify Knows That Ops Leaders Can’t Ignore
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Why AI Is Mandatory Now—What Shopify Knows That Ops Leaders Can’t Ignore
Shopify’s AI mandate signals a shift: AI use is no longer optional. Learn why reflexive AI skills are the new digital literacy—and how to lead the…
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Why Prompt Chasing Is Dead—And the Real AI Skill Every Operator Needs Now
The future belongs to clear communicators, not template collectors—no matter what technology comes next.
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The Hidden AI Advantage: Why Fast Teams Lose and Smart Operators Win
When AI levels the playing field, speed won’t win. Learn how creative pros can use AI to go deeper, build original work, and push past average in the AI…
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The Rookie Mistake Killing AI Teams (And How Operators Spot It Instantly)
Drowning in details? The issue isn’t data—it’s clarity. Learn how smart teams shift focus from symptoms to root causes using mental models and…
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Why AI Fails at Most Companies: The Buy-In Playbook No One Talks About
Tech adoption fails when hype leads the pitch. Learn how to drive lasting team engagement with practical benefits, empathy, and a real culture of…
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The AI Agent Surge: How to Make Yourself Irreplaceable Before It’s Too Late
AI agents aren’t assistants—they’re autonomous workers. Learn why they’re redefining teams, killing busywork, and transforming the future of remote jobs…
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