Scale Smart: IT for Leaders

Scale Smart: IT for Leaders

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Scale Smart: IT for Leaders episodes

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    Most workplace AI starts with the wrong question. It asks what can be automated. Ross Barnes wants the first question to be what should not be automated.
    Barnes comes to the subject with unusual baggage, and he treats that as an advantage. He is a former global CTO at one of the world’s largest agencies, the builder behind Galahad, and a person recently diagnosed with ADD and autism. His daughter has ADHD. That matters because his argument is not abstract. He says the world of work was not built for the way he thinks, so he first builds Galahad’s operating system around himself. Now he wants the same kind of cognitive support available at work and at home.
    The clearest version of the idea sits inside Galahad’s Ikigai framework. The framework takes an existing workflow and separates the work that needs a person from the work an AI agent can take on. In marketing, that might mean wiring an agent into Google Ads to deliver the right content to the right consumer in the right voice. In finance, it might mean connecting to a billing system or rules engine. For a CEO, Barnes asks for a job description, a week of calendar data, and an interview, then builds a circle of agents that can flag the meeting that should not exist, the task that needs support, or the dissenting view no one on staff is paid to give.
    That last point is small but telling.
    A company may not want to employ someone whose job is to disagree all day. An agent can do that without turning every meeting into a fight.
    The safety problem is just as concrete. Barnes is blunt about shadow AI: staff are already uploading material into personal ChatGPT accounts when company tools are too clumsy. Galahad has a beta system that inserts canaries into company content, then queries ChatGPT to see whether those canaries appear. With a large FMCG client, the answer is not to lock everything down. It is to make the internal system easier to use than the risky workaround. He gives Unilever only as an example of the sector, not as the client.
    His guardrail is plain: "just because we could doesn’t mean we should." Galahad’s four H’s decide when AI should step back. If a process needs someone to be here, to show hunger and resilience, to bring heart and empathy, or to use a hunch, it stays human.
    The most surprising claim is not about avatars, though Barnes predicts digital versions of people will attend and act in meetings within 18 months. It is about content. Large language models, he says, do not want to feed on their own food. As AI output spreads, truly human work becomes more valuable, not less.
    27 min
  • How ADHD Became Leo's Superpower in Real Estate Investing
    Leo Young transformed what many consider a disability into a key strength in his entrepreneurial journey. As the founder of Cornell Communities, Leo established an innovative approach to real estate investing, using his ADHD not as a barrier but as a framework for creating efficient systems that ensure progress. His podcast, Journey with Leo Young, reflects this ethos—favoring unscripted and authentic conversations over meticulously planned dialogues. Leo contends that consistency in actions and quality input is more crucial than chasing immediate numbers or high-profile guests. Rather than focusing on rapidly monetizing his podcast, Leo champions building genuine relationships and a loyal audience. This episode sheds light on his unique perspective: ADHD isn't a disorder but an alternate approach to thinking that, when harnessed properly, can lead to significant advantages. Emphasizing daily improvements over rapid changes, Leo's strategy resonates not just with podcasters or real estate investors, but with anyone aspiring to use their intrinsic traits to carve their own path to success. In a world driven by metrics and quick wins, Leo's advice is a refreshing reminder of the power of consistent effort and genuine connection in achieving long-term goals.
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  • Raising Daughters in a Seductive World - Classy, Modest, and Treasured

    In this episode of The Unsidelined Life, Eileen Noyes tackles the flip side of Proverbs 31:3 by addressing how to raise daughters who refuse to become the kind of woman the Bible warns against. As a mother of eight with one biological daughter, Eileen gets honest about the challenges of raising girls in a culture that celebrates exposure over mystery and attention over respect. She shares five specific strategies for protecting your daughter's heart and identity, starting with building a relationship strong enough to have age-appropriate conversations about topics her own mother never discussed with her. Eileen reveals what happened when a football player confronted her about how she was presenting herself in college and how that wake-up call now shapes the wisdom she gives young women. She explains why being the example matters more than rules, teaching daughters to be classy and set apart rather than attention-seeking. Eileen breaks down the specific traits she's cultivating in her 11-year-old daughter and why mystery, modesty, and confidence attract the right kind of man while revealing everything attracts the wrong kind. She also addresses the father's role in this equation, sharing how she guides her husband Michael to love their daughter in ways that protect her from seeking male validation elsewhere.

    Discover why teaching your daughter she's treasured is the ultimate protection against becoming the woman who ruins kings.

    31 min
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About Scale Smart: IT for Leaders

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Welcome to 'CEO to IT: Growth Secrets,' a refreshing podcast crafted for the bold and ambitious leaders looking to expand their business empires into the dynamic realm of Information Technology. Tailored specifically for CEOs, entrepreneurs, corporate masterminds, and innovative creators within age ranges 25-34, 35-44, and 45-54, this podcast takes a playful, yet inspiring approach to unearthing growth opportunities that translate into substantial financial gains.