Tyler Jacobs isn't waiting around for AI to figure itself out. As the Manager of IT and Security at Honey Stinger, he's already using AI to filter security alerts, troubleshoot weird errors, and turn 20-page technical documents into executive summaries that actually get read.

In this episode, Onyeka and Tyler dig into what it really takes to lead through AI when you're moving fast, working lean, and wearing about a dozen different hats.

Tyler shares why it's crucial to supervise AI, how he switched out traditional search engines for AI tools, and why finding the right balance between automation and human touch is the secret to keeping customer trust strong.

From marketing teams squeezing to customer service, Tyler breaks down what's actually working, what needs rethinking, and why curiosity and interpretation are must-have leadership skills.

If you've ever wondered what leading with AI looks like when you're the whole IT department, start here.

Music: "Short Circuit" by Ryan James Carr (via Epidemic Sound)

In this episode, Onyeka sits down with Adam Gunnett, Vice President of Business Intelligence and Strategy at Busy Beaver Building Centers, for a masterclass in bringing AI to the frontlines.

Adam shares the surprising truth about who actually adopted AI fastest in his organization, and why the technical implementation was easier than getting people to actually use it. From his memorable insights about "throwing AI at a bad process just gives you an expensive bad process," to the biweekly Q&A sessions that tripled adoption rates, Adam reveals what really works when rolling out AI in retail.

This isn't a story about flashy tech demos. It's about building trust, starting with employee pain points instead of shiny solutions, and creating judgment-free spaces where even asking "basic" questions is encouraged.

If you're a leader trying to figure out how to move AI from pilot program to daily habit, Adam's journey from IT specialist to VP will show you exactly how it's done.

Music: "Short Circuit" by Ryan James Carr (via Epidemic Sound)

In this first episode of Season Two, we’re kicking things off with a conversation that perfectly captures what this is all about: curiosity, creativity, and the human side of AI.

Onyeka sits down with Johanna Setzer, Head of Operations at Ten Group, to unpack how leaders can turn AI from an intimidating tool into a creative playground. Johanna shares how she’s helping her team embrace AI with patience, experimentation, and a sense of fun, not fear.

From ditching prompt libraries to building real AI fluency, to the art of leading through change, this episode shows that thriving with AI isn’t about coding harder...it’s about thinking lighter.

So, if you’ve ever wondered what happens when creativity meets technology in the hands of a great leader, start here.

Music: "Short Circuit" by Ryan James Carr (via Epidemic Sound)