Join Daniel Anderson and Abram Jackson in this insightful episode of the Return on Intelligence podcast where they explore why a "doer mindset" is crucial for success in the AI era. Learn how executives can drive AI adoption, why perfect implementation plans are the enemy of progress, and get insights on the future of AI from Microsoft's Abram Jackson.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Introduction and welcome back
03:12 - Shopify CEO's leaked letter on AI adoption
05:59 - The importance of executive leadership in AI implementation
08:24 - Microsoft's approach to AI adoption
11:28 - The "Doer Mindset" concept explained
15:43 - Why people get stuck in inaction traps
18:46 - Process, frameworks, and data: necessary but not sufficient
20:01 - Why waiting for perfect AI implementation is a mistake
22:40 - Building a culture ready for AI innovation
24:09 - AI memory features and their potential impact in work contexts
26:10 - Balancing governance with implementation speed
28:12 - Preview of Microsoft Build and upcoming agent capabilities
29:39 - Why AI agents are becoming better entry points than chat-based experiences

LINKS:

Read Abram's article on "The Doer Mindset": https://www.abramjackson.com/analysis/doers-those-that-will-benefit-from-ai/
Learn more about our podcast: https://returnonintelligence.ai/

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