In this podcast episode, we explore the fascinating world of generative AI and its revolutionary impact across various industries. Generative AI, powered by advanced algorithms and neural networks, is impacting almost everything we do or experience. From generating realistic images and music compositions to assisting in medical research and architectural design, generative AI is transforming the way we innovate, create, and interact with technology. In this episode we are going to hear from an AI expert about what AI can do and the real-life implications it is having, as well as the ethical consideration of harnessing the power of generative AI in our rapidly evolving digital landscape.

About the Guest

Simon Greenman is a partner at Best Practice AI, a leading AI management consultancy, where he leverages over 25 years of international leadership in AI and digital transformation. He co-founded MapQuest, one of the first AI-driven internet brands, and has a strong track record of driving innovation and growth. Simon has served on the World Economic Forum's Global AI Council and led numerous digital transformations, particularly in private-equity-backed digital marketing firms. His leadership roles have included positions at globally recognized brands like HomeAdvisor, Bowers & Wilkins, and Accenture, where he delivered impactful strategies in technology and business transformation.

Beyond his consultancy work, Simon is deeply involved in early-stage investing and venture advising, serving as a trusted advisor to venture capital firms. He leads the Harvard Business School Alumni Angels AI Global Expert Group, fostering innovation in AI startups. With an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA in Computing & AI from the University of Sussex—where he built his first neural network in 1989—Simon combines academic rigor with practical expertise. A Fellow of the Royal Geographic Society, he also contributes to advancing the understanding of AI's role in shaping the future.

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Website: https://www.bestpractice.ai

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simongreenman

X: https://twitter.com/sgreenman

Medium: https://medium.com/@sgreenman

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSjNUFio9kqq3w0xtz9fa7g

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The adoption of cloud services has significantly impacted today's leadership as cloud computing has changed how organizations conduct business operations, communicate, and collaborate.

The maturity of an organization to adopt cloud and transformational solutions commonly depends on the leadership style and the full support of C-level executives, directors, and senior leaders. Adopting cloud computing can accelerate IT modernization, and business leaders must seriously evaluate the technology that can help them accelerate the required transformation.

But it also means that to accomplish this, leaders today must handle, communicate, and manage differently than they did in the past. This episode discusses effective leadership within the rapidly moving technology field.

About the Guest

Claire Milligan, CEO of the startup Aimably, the new approach to AWS (Amazon Web Services) cost management, guaranteed to delight any accountant.

AWS billing creates a blind spot that hurts businesses. AWS costs are typically the second largest line item for a technology business. AWS's standard invoices and developer tools make it extremely difficult to validate billing or keep spending under control. Aimably's software and services transform the AWS billing experience.

Whether she's helping businesses transform their cloud spending or hitting the slopes as a ski patroller, Claire Milligan thrives on distilling complex problems down to their core issues — and turning these pragmatic findings into groundbreaking solutions. Through a journey spanning marketing, UX, and leadership roles at tech companies like Tallie and SpringAhead, she's meticulously constructed a diverse skill set built upon hands-on expertise and an unrelenting thirst for knowledge.

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-Website: https://www.aimably.com/

https://www.clairemilligan.com

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairemilligan/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/aimably/

- Twitter: https://twitter.com/claire_designs

@claire_designs

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In this episode we engage in an empowering discussion centered around the transformative insights concerning toxic leadership.

As industry leaders and innovators, we recognize the critical importance of fostering healthy leadership environments for sustainable success. In this interview, we'll explore the impacts of toxic leadership and uncover strategies to cultivate positive, growth-oriented cultures within our organizations.

We engage in a dynamic conversation that aims to empower and equip us with actionable strategies for building thriving workplaces where every individual can flourish.

About the Guest

Sean Lemson is a leadership expert, executive and team performance coach, and the founder of Motivated Outcomes.

His new book is: "One Drop of Poison: How One Bad Leader Can Slowly Kill Your Company". This book is not only chock full of useful and impactful leadership insights, but it also acts like a table of contents for other great leadership books.

Motivated Outcomes is an organization devoted to improving performance, engagement, and leadership in today's organizations.

Sean leads with passion and helps others to do so as well. Leadership is both a right and left brained activity. It requires an eye on the numbers and an eye on team chemistry and motivation. Sean specializes in finding the blind spots in organizations that affect morale and performance and coaching leaders and teams to become high performers.

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Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/slemson

Website: https://www.motivatedoutcomes.com/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MotivatedOutcomes

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