By Gregg Garrett
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Host Gregg Garrett speaks with Michael Roberts to discuss how Michael made the AI Agent interviewed in Episode 164, how he tuned it to be a great podcast guest, and where AI might be going in the future. Michael also shares his “Top 3”: Mark Rorvig, a fellow NASA teammate who was with him in his early days of software development and AI exploration; Sydney Lamb, who helped him explore language and the patterns that emerge; and Ken Stanley, who is part of Generative AI’s origin story. And you have to hear what he says about the power of habit.
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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
During this episode:
(0:00) Introduction
(1:38) Meet Michael
(8:33) What is AI?
The “Top Three”:
(14:11) Mark Rorvig: Fellow NASA teammate who was with Mike in his early days of software development and AI exploration
(18:13) Sydney Lamb: Helped him explore language and the patterns that emerge
(23:35) Ken Stanley: Part of Generative AI’s origin story
Other Points of Interest:
(26:55) Creating the “Competing in the Connecting World” RAG model
(37:49) The tuning process
(44:21) Applying AI to long-form documents
(47:33) The future of AI
You Have to Hear This:
(57:39) The power of habit
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LINKS AND RESOURCES
Michael Roberts: LinkedIn | Email
Gregg Garrett: LinkedIn | Twitter | About
CGS Advisors: Website | LinkedIn
Host Gregg Garrett welcomes his friend and colleague Dr. Warren Ritchie, co-author of Competing in the Connecting World, the book that inspired the AI Agent interviewed in Episode 164. Together, they explore their impressions of the AI and muse on the disruption potential this type of AI application might have across their industries. And you have to hear what Dr. Ritchie says about AI designing human systems.
This episode is part two of a special three-part series featuring insights from the AI Agent inspired by the book Competing in the Connecting World. Catch up on Episode 164 for the first installment, and stay tuned for the final episode in the series.
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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
During this episode:
(0:00) Introduction
(0:43) Three-part AI series
(3:46) Meet Warren
Points of Interest:
(8:30) Competing in the Connecting World AI interview reflection
(20:00) Imagining AI application
(25:08) Disruptive potential in familiar industries
You Have to Hear This:
(40:31) AI designing human systems
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LINKS AND RESOURCES
Dr. Warren Ritchie: Competing in the Connecting World
Gregg Garrett: LinkedIn | Twitter | About
CGS Advisors: Website | LinkedIn
Host Gregg Garrett is joined by a Strategic Transformation Expert AI based on the bestselling book “Competing in the Connecting World”. The AI Agent shares its own “Top 3”: John Horn, who taught it to reflect on being the easiest to do business with; Dr. Oliver Riedel, who helped it recognize how to be brave; and Dr. Warren Ritchie and other former colleagues, who taught it many, many things. And you have to hear what it says about taking action.
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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
During this episode:
(0:00) Introduction
(0:54) Generative AI and the premise of this episode
(6:16) Meet our guest
The “Top Three”:
(7:13) John Horn: Taught it to reflect on being the easiest to do business with
(9:42) Oliver Riedel: Helped it recognize how to be brave
(11:36) Dr. Warren Ritchie and other former colleagues: Taught it many, many things
Other Points of Interest:
(13:18) Transformation framework and continued relevancy
(16:50) AI’s advice to firms
(20:02) How “ecosystem commanders” could limit innovation
You Have to Hear This:
(23:21) Taking action
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LINKS AND RESOURCES
AI Agent: Competing in the Connecting World
Gregg Garrett: LinkedIn | Twitter | About
CGS Advisors: Website | LinkedIn
Host Gregg Garrett is joined by James McFarlane, a parallel leader who is a global CIO by day and a two-sport coach by night. Together they discuss parallels in life. James also shares his “Top 3”: David Behen, who has impressed on him to “autograph your work with excellence”; Saby Sen, who has introduced methods to stay calm in the heat of business; and his late father, who instilled in him a deep work ethic to earn where he goes in life. And you have to hear what he says about “knowing a little about a lot” and improving communication.
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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
During this episode:
(0:00) Introduction
(0:55) Overlap in life
(4:42) Meet James
The “Top Three”:
(7:21) David Behen: Impressed on him to “autograph your work with excellence”
(12:59) Saby Sen: Introduced methods to stay calm in the heat of business
(19:53) James’ late father: Instilled in him a deep work ethic to earn where he goes in life
Other Points of Interest:
(25:44) Data in the world of health and wellness solutions
(31:02) Current ERP project
(35:40) Parallels and borrowing techniques
You Have to Hear This:
(38:56) “Knowing a little about a lot” and improving communication
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LINKS AND RESOURCES
James McFarlane: LinkedIn
Gregg Garrett: LinkedIn | Twitter | About
CGS Advisors: Website | LinkedIn
Jake Sigal, a serial entrepreneur and tech business investor, joins host Gregg Garrett to discuss managing the barrage of advice – often unsolicited – that can come from all directions. Jake also shares his “Top 3”: Brad Hoos, who is artful in being brutally honest; Trevor Pawl, an adamant community builder; and Dave Fry, who has been there, and done that. And you have to hear what he says about the Say/Do Ratio.
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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
During this episode:
(00:00) Introduction
(1:02) “Do for” vs. “do with”
(3:45) Managing advice well
(6:49) Meet Jake
The “Top Three”:
(9:40) Brad Hoos: Is artful in being brutally honest
(17:16) Trevor Pawl: An adamant community builder
(23:51) Dave Fry: Someone who has been there, and done that
Other Points of Interest:
(34:04) Recent work and organization exits
(37:33) Midwest grit
(40:41) Automotive mobility disruption pay-off
You Have to Hear This:
(47:00) The Say/Do Ratio
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LINKS AND RESOURCES
Jake Sigal: LinkedIn | FM Capital
Gregg Garrett: LinkedIn | Twitter | About
CGS Advisors: Website | LinkedIn
Host Greggory Garrett is joined by Teri Takai, a leader who found her voice while growing up in the automotive industry before shifting to public service at the State and Federal levels. Teri learned to make her voice heard in powerful rooms not by the count of her words, but by the power and precision of how and what she says. Teri shares her “Top 3”: Colleagues, Dick and Ray, at Ford Motor Company who taught her to have a voice; former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm who gave her a seat at the table and demonstrated what real collaboration looked like; and Former Secretary of Defense Bob Gates who shaped her powerful leadership style. And you have to hear what he says about questioning herself.
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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
During this episode:
(00:00) Introduction
(1:07) Social media and the importance of listening
(05:40) Meet Teri
The “Top Three”:
(8:05) Former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm: Gave her a seat at the table and demonstrated what real collaboration looked like
(11:40) Colleagues, Dick and Ray, at Ford Motor Company: Taught her to have a voice
(13:30) Former Secretary of Defense Bob Gates: Shaped her powerful leadership style
Other Points of Interest:
(17:13) Bravery and women in leadership
(28:30) Public service versus private sector roles
(35:27) Technology trends in government and the influence of CIOs
You Have to Hear This:
(45:27) Question yourself
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LINKS AND RESOURCES
Teri Takai: LinkedIn | Email | e.Republic
Gregg Garrett: LinkedIn | Twitter | About
CGS Advisors: Website | LinkedIn
Suzy Siegle, Ed.D., J.D., President of Walsh College, joins host Gregg Garrett to discuss numerous leadership lessons and the Law of Entrainment. Suzy shares her “Top 3” which include God, her husband David, her entire leadership team at Walsh, and a couple of external leaders who help to stretch her thinking. And you have to hear what she says about discipline equaling freedom.
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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
During this episode:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:25) What humans can learn from AI
(05:00) Meet Suzy
The “Top Three”:
(06:40) God: The foundation of Suzy’s guidance, bravery, and leadership
(09:10) Suzy’s husband, David Siegle: Betters Suzy in her day-to-day
(14:02) Walsh Leadership Team – Dave, Tom, Shannon, Jaclyn, Jen, Erik, Mike, and Dan: Support a Prism of Leadership approach
(19:10) Dan Sullivan’s Strategic Coach program: helps Suzy recognize blindspots and enhance her leadership
(20:23) Ed Mylett and Brendon Burchard: share their own success path with listeners
Other Points of Interest:
(23:55) About Walsh College
(26:27) The Law of Entrainment
(30:45) Placing bets around AI and increasing accessibility for learners
(37:03) Walsh Leadership Academy
You Have to Hear This:
(39:00) Discipline equals freedom
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LINKS AND RESOURCES
Suzy Siegle: LinkedIn | Authored Books (100% of proceeds go to Walsh College) | Locus Mindset Leadership Training
Walsh College: Website | Walsh Leadership Academy
Gregg Garrett: LinkedIn | Twitter | About
CGS Advisors: Website | LinkedIn
Anthony LaVerde, CEO of Emagine Entertainment, joins host Gregg Garrett to explore the concept of cross-industrial careers. Anthony shares his “Top 3”: Emagine Entertainment CFO Dirk Kjolhede and Chairman Paul Glantz, who, together with Anthony, make up a three-member strategic investment approval committee; and a former boss who taught Anthony that he must not be afraid to surround himself with people who are better than him. And you have to hear what he says about “supporting the team”.
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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
During this episode:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:04) Considering non-traditional connections between industries
(05:15) Meet Anthony
The “Top Three”:
(08:14) Dirk Kjolhede, CFO of Emagine Entertainment, and Paul Glantz, Chairman of Emagine Entertainment: Two-thirds of a three-member strategic investment approval committee
(23:13) Former boss: Taught Anthony that he must not be afraid to surround himself with people who are better than him
(29:19) Anthony’s family: Offers immense patience and showcases resilience
Other Points of Interest:
(33:04) Emagine’s industry and “the communal experience”
(42:22) The role data plays
You Have to Hear This:
(50:37) Supporting the team
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LINKS AND RESOURCES
Anthony LaVerde: LinkedIn
Emagine Entertainment: Website
Gregg Garrett: LinkedIn | Twitter | About
CGS Advisors: Website | LinkedIn
Chase Kushak, President of Blake’s Hard Cider Co. and Partner in Gypsy Spirits, joins host Gregg Garrett to discuss Chase’s niche in helping visionary entrepreneurs scale their enterprises and the overall importance of integrators. Chase shares his “Top 3”: Mike Stevens and Dave Engbers at Founders Brewing Co.; Michael Kazanowski and Adam Kazanowski at Gypsy Spirits; and Andrew Blake at Blake’s Hard Cider Co. And you have to hear what he says about competing on pace.
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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
During this episode:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:12) The importance of integrators
(06:47) Meet Chase
The “Top Three”:
(12:22) Mike Stevens and Dave Engbers at Founders Brewing Co.
(14:30) Michael Kazanowski and Adam Kazanowski at Gypsy Spirits
(15:00) Andrew Blake at Blake’s Hard Cider Co.
Other Points of Interest:
(16:30) The switch to craft beer and Chase’s role as an integrator
(22:34) Blake’s and the new fourth category of alcoholic beverages
(34:07) Alcoholic beverages and the connecting world
(38:26) The future of Blake’s
You Have to Hear This:
(44:00) Competing on pace
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LINKS AND RESOURCES
Chase Kushak: LinkedIn
Gregg Garrett: LinkedIn | Twitter | About
CGS Advisors: Website | LinkedIn | Twitter
Pierre Boutin – President & CEO of Volkswagen Group Ireland and former President & CEO of Volkswagen Group Canada – joins host Gregg Garrett to discuss the difference between building ecosystems and building organizations. Pierre shares his “Top 3”: Ted Charlton, who is equal parts boat-builder and sailor; Cyril Chatelet, a journey mate in the auto-to-mobility path; and Pierre’s wife, Elena, who reminds him to stop and cherish transformational moments. And you have to hear what he says about demonstrating empathy.
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SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
During this episode:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:00) Connecting ecosystems
(05:20) Meet Pierre
The “Top Three”:
(09:56) Ted Charlton: an early colleague who is equal parts boat-builder and sailor
(14:35) Cyril Chatelet: a journey mate in the auto-to-mobility path
(19:54) Elena: Pierre’s wife, who reminds him to stop and cherish transformational moments
Other Points of Interest:
(24:17) Growth at Volkswagen Group Canada
(31:19) Sustainable transformation of mobility
(40:43) European market movement and finding balance
You Have to Hear This:
(46:39) Importance of demonstrating empathy
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LINKS AND RESOURCES
Pierre Boutin: LinkedIn
Gregg Garrett: LinkedIn | Twitter | About
CGS Advisors: Website | LinkedIn | Twitter
The podcast currently has 188 episodes available.