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LinkedIn Live – Are you ready for AI?
Listen in as Tricia Warren and discuss what companies need to focus on BEFORE they kick-off their AI initiave.**Note – We had some technical challenges at the start – jump to minute 6 to get started.
I joined John Ray with North Fulton Business Radio to share my journey from engineering and military service to coaching leaders and teams on how to optimize processes, develop leadership, and build stronger organizations. I explain why small businesses should not delay putting processes in place, how Lego Serious Play helps leaders and teams uncover hidden insights, and why AI

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Goal Setting with OKRs
I’ve had a few conversations with leaders about goal setting this past week, so I thought I’d share some thoughts. Whether you’re a new leader or a veteran, you know that setting goals for your team or business is a key part of your role. You’re the one who decides where you need to go. Then,

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I met Sree Pradhip (LinkedIn) through LinkedIn and we recently connected in person at Tech Alpharetta . What was a introduction meeting turned into an engaging white board conversation and a deep dive into how AI is reshaping SDLC with an emphasis on roles and process. It was so engaging, we decided to do it again and record

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After the Fireworks:
Why Celebrating Success Matters for Leaders
I am still a such a kid when it comes to fireworks – I love setting them off.  I hope everyone did whatever the love most for the 4th and got time with family and friends (and fireworks). As our ears stop ringing and we return to our routines, I thought about

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When Doing More Means Leading Less
Is it possible that your greatest strength as a technical expert could be holding your team back now that you’re a leader?I recently came across a thought-provoking statement while reading Scaling Up by Verne Harnish:“A leader’s strength may become the team’s weakness.”This concept struck me deeply, especially when I considered how it applies to

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If you’re a tech leader, you know the pressure of building (and sometimes rebuilding) your team. Maybe you’re hiring for growth. Maybe you’re reassigning roles after a re-org. Or maybe, like so many leaders right now, you’re having to make tough decisions about who stays when layoffs loom. It’s tempting to focus on the obvious: […]

Leadership Lessons from the My Time In The Air Force It certainly feels like a lifetime ago that I was in the Air Force. It has been about 30 years since I got out. So much has happened since then, launched a company, got bought by Philips, had 2 kids, moved from GA to MA […]