In this Snippets episode, Leon speaks with Josiah Shelley, CEO and Co-Founder of ForwardPath AI, about how organizations can move from AI curiosity to practical implementation and measurable results.

Josiah shares insights from working with hundreds of businesses across industries, highlighting the most common challenges leaders face when adopting AI, including over-reliance on AI committees, lack of hands-on experimentation, and uncertainty around where to begin.

He emphasizes that successful adoption starts with leadership engagement, encouraging executives to actively use the tools themselves before scaling across their organizations. From Copilot and Claude to custom-built agents, Josiah discusses how real value comes from understanding and applying these tools in day-to-day workflows.

The conversation also explores how AI is reshaping workforce strategy, from automation and efficiency gains to new opportunities for upskilling, revenue generation, and rethinking organizational structure.

Tune in for practical advice on moving past the hype and building AI strategies that actually work in practice.