Welcome to the Artificial Intelligence Podcast with Jonathan Green! In this episode, we delve into the evolving role of AI in data management with our expert guest, Christian Torres. Christian is a talent with a unique flair for using AI to streamline processes within Excel, leaving behind the need for cumbersome spreadsheet expertise.

Christian shares his insights on how AI is transforming the landscape of data management by enforcing better data hygiene. He underscores the importance of having well-structured data before leveraging AI tools for automation and efficiency. With AI's assistance, the focus shifts from merely using Excel to optimizing it for more powerful capabilities without an extensive background in formulas.

Notable Quotes:

• "You can't manage what you don't measure. And that's very true. You're not gonna understand your processes unless you actually collect the data." - [Christian Torres]
• "The hype is that AI can do everything; in reality, it's about organizing your data before jumping to analysis." - [Christian Torres]
• "You might have a beautiful dashboard, but if you don't understand the numbers, you've missed the point." - [Christian Torres]
• "We're in a digital hoarding era, storing masses of data, often without understanding its value." - [Jonathan Green]

Christian emphasizes the necessity of defining the problem and understanding the potential of AI to provide solutions that enhance existing processes. He highlights how AI is not about replacing systems but about making them more efficient and effective.

Connect with Christian Torres:

• Website: https://www.stark-analytics.com/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sheetfreek

Christian shares exciting developments in how AI can be integrated into everyday processes, particularly in Excel, to empower users with new efficiencies and capabilities. If you're interested in how AI can enhance data management and business processes, this episode is a must-listen!

For more insights and to connect with Christian, visit his platforms and explore the potential of AI in revolutionizing your data operations.

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• Free Book on Amazon: Fire Your Boss
• Podcast Website: https://artificialintelligencepod.com/
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Welcome to the Artificial Intelligence Podcast with Jonathan Green! In today’s episode, we dive into the concept of capacity within both personal and professional realms with our insightful guest, Adriana Torres. Adriana, a seasoned business coach, shares her expertise on optimizing resources and creating processes for enhanced capacity.

Adriana emphasizes the importance of internal capacity-building, challenging the common notion that capacity must be sourced externally. She describes capacity as optimizing resources such as time, energy, money, and talent. Through effective process intervention and coaching, Adriana illustrates how businesses and individuals can enhance their internal systems to pursue their passions and live fulfilling lives.

Notable Quotes:

• "Capacity is the ability to optimize and better use your resources... It's not only about business, it's not only about work, it's also personally, and also creating that capacity for ourselves to pursue our passions." - [Adriana Torres]
• "We can be efficient, very efficient at being inefficient." - [Adriana Torres]
• "Sometimes businesses are so busy doing what they want, they forget that the customers get to vote." - [Jonathan Green]

Adriana highlights the significance of understanding the purpose and value of processes, stressing the importance of focusing on the 'how' and 'why' rather than just the 'what.' She also explores the role of AI in streamlining processes and enhancing capacity, advising businesses to integrate AI thoughtfully to truly add value.

Connect with Adriana Torres:

• Email: theleanidea@gmail.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianactorres1/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theprocessreinvention
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprocessreinvention/
• Workshop: Adriana is excited to announce an upcoming workshop on capacity, launching mid-May. Stay tuned for details on her LinkedIn and social media pages.

If you're eager to learn more about building capacity and optimizing processes with AI, this episode offers invaluable insights from an expert in the field. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion!

Connect with Jonathan Green

• The Bestseller: ChatGPT Profits
• Free Gift: The Master Prompt for ChatGPT
• Free Book on Amazon: Fire Your Boss
• Podcast Website: https://artificialintelligencepod.com/
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Welcome to the Artificial Intelligence Podcast with Jonathan Green! In this episode, we dive into the transformative role AI is playing in the consulting world, with our special guest, Richard Hawkes, a seasoned expert in change leadership and organizational transformation.

Richard provides insightful perspectives on how AI is reshaping high-level business consulting. He discusses the merging roles of consultants and executives due to AI's capability to automate content creation, which pushes the focus towards fostering human-to-human interactions for meaningful business relationships. Richard emphasizes the vital need for alignment in organizational systems and the importance of AI in facilitating clear communication and shared understanding across different business functions.

Notable Quotes:

• "What AI's driving is this idea, oh, I can now do it all myself... but what's left is being able to drive the human being to human being conversations, to actual closure." - [Richard Hawkes]
• "The role of the consultant once again and the role of the executive being the facilitator or coach around those conversations, not necessarily the content expert." - [Richard Hawkes]
• "The promise of AI... is that I can explain my world faster to you... it totally changes the nature of consulting." - [Richard Hawkes]

Richard discusses the inherent tensions within business systems and how AI can help ease these by improving communication and understanding, making complex organizational changes smoother. He also highlights the challenges of digital hoarding and stresses the importance of creating shared language and agreements within organizations to align with AI's digital representations.

Connect with Richard Hawkes:

• Website: https://growthriver.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardhawkes/

For those interested in how AI is transforming the consulting landscape and the art of change leadership, this episode is a treasure trove of insights. Richard shares details about his current project, The Big Change Canvas, aimed at revolutionizing consulting with AI-driven tools. Tune in for an enlightening discussion on navigating organizational change in the age of AI!

Connect with Jonathan Green

• The Bestseller: ChatGPT Profits
• Free Gift: The Master Prompt for ChatGPT
• Free Book on Amazon: Fire Your Boss
• Podcast Website: https://artificialintelligencepod.com/
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Welcome to the Artificial Intelligence Podcast with Jonathan Green! In today's episode, we dive deep into the disruption AI is causing in the mergers and acquisitions industry with our special guest, Brett Story, an expert in investment banking and strategic acquisitions.

Brett shares his insights on the rapid integration of AI in the field of mergers and acquisitions, emphasizing the importance of adapting quickly to technological advancements. Having attended the largest private equity conference, Deal Max, Brett provides a firsthand account of the growing presence of AI in the industry, and its potential to revolutionize processes for smaller firms.

Notable Quotes:

• "I see the train has left the station and you better get on board." - [Brett Story]
• "It's only as good as the inputs...you have to have the right inputs to get the most out of these tools." - [Brett Story]
• "AI accelerates a solution you already have, or improves, or automates." - [Jonathan Green]
• "The people who jump on the train early and develop these skills will have the advantage." - [Jonathan Green]

Brett elaborates on the common challenges and mistakes companies face when adopting AI, such as not having a defined strategy. He highlights the value of AI as a tool to enhance human relationships and decision-making rather than completely replace them. Brett also shares his unique approach to using AI tools like ChatGPT and Grok as if they were analysts, leveraging their capabilities to provide strategic insights.

Connect with Brett Story:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettstory/
• Website: https://britehorn.com/

Brett is dedicated to assisting family and founder-owned companies with their first major exits, offering personalized and strategic solutions.

If you're intrigued by how AI is reshaping the mergers and acquisitions landscape and wish to learn from an industry leader, this episode is a must-listen!

Connect with Jonathan Green

• The Bestseller: ChatGPT Profits
• Free Gift: The Master Prompt for ChatGPT
• Free Book on Amazon: Fire Your Boss
• Podcast Website: https://artificialintelligencepod.com/
• Subscribe, Rate, and Review: https://artificialintelligencepod.com/itunes
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Welcome to the Artificial Intelligence Podcast with Jonathan Green! In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the complexities and opportunities of AI integration in our personal and professional lives with our distinguished guest, Bill Canady, an expert in business efficiency and the 80/20 principle in practical application.

Bill brings a wealth of knowledge on navigating technological change, emphasizing the importance of the 80/20 rule to maximize productivity and innovation. He discusses the paradox of technological advancement, where tools like AI can both alleviate and exacerbate stress in our fast-paced world. His insights guide listeners through the emotional and strategic considerations of adopting AI, showcasing its potential to redefine productivity and efficiency.

Notable Quotes:

• "Just like getting on a rollercoaster... the reason that we get on there, one, is we're excited to see it. Second one is we think it's gonna kill us." - [Bill Canady]
• "Every time we free space in our life, we don't have to read the whole transcript. AI's doing it. We seem to fill it back up with something else." - [Bill Canady]
• "If it takes longer, it's more valuable... Why do we have to suffer in order to experience success?" - [Jonathan Green]

Bill discusses the role of AI in improving work-life balance, offering new opportunities for task-based work models, and the challenges of maintaining personal connections in a remote work environment. His foresight into AI's transformative role in task efficiency and data analysis sets the stage for a future where strategic thinking becomes paramount.

Connect with Bill Canady:

• Website: www.the8020institute.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-canady/

Bill shares exciting news about the launch of The 80/20 Institute, a pioneering platform dedicated to teaching individuals and businesses how to harness the power of the 80/20 principle for transformative productivity gains.

If you're eager to explore how AI can optimize your personal and professional life, this episode is a treasure trove of insights from a leading expert in business efficiency.

Connect with Jonathan Green

• The Bestseller: ChatGPT Profits
• Free Gift: The Master Prompt for ChatGPT
• Free Book on Amazon: Fire Your Boss
• Podcast Website: https://artificialintelligencepod.com/
• Subscribe, Rate, and Review: https://artificialintelligencepod.com/itunes
• Video Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@ArtificialIntelligencePodcast

Welcome to the Artificial Intelligence Podcast with Jonathan Green! This episode delves into the nuanced world of decision-making as it intersects with artificial intelligence, featuring our exceptional guest, Robert Brown. With a wealth of experience in decision strategy, Robert offers insights into not just making decisions, but making the *right* decisions, highlighting the vital role of structured processes.

Robert discusses how current approaches often use AI tools backward, seeking problems for pre-existing solutions rather than vice versa. He emphasizes the necessity of understanding human decision-making weaknesses and crafting structured methodologies that guide better outcomes. Through this lens, Robert reveals how businesses and individuals can effectively navigate cognitive biases and uncertainties inherent in decision processes.

Notable Quotes:

• "We're doing everything backwards...I bought a hammer, now I need to find some nails." - [Robert Brown]
• "A good decision is not necessarily one that gives you the outcome you desire. It's one that conforms to a standard of quality associated with decision making." - [Robert Brown]
• "I know what you said, but I have to figure out what you meant to say and what's the problem we're trying to solve." - [Jonathan Green]
• "Solving irrelevant problems is the biggest waste of resources." - [Robert Brown]

Robert further discusses the importance of identifying core business objectives and aligning decision-making strategies with these goals. He introduces the concept of value-focused thinking, urging decision-makers to prioritize organizational values and preferences before embarking on major AI implementations.

Connect with Robert Brown:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rdbrown3/
• Email: robbrown@cyberresilience.com

If you aim to hone your decision-making capabilities and leverage AI to its fullest potential, this episode is a treasure trove of insights that underscore the importance of structured frameworks in achieving desired business outcomes.

Whether you're a startup founder or an executive in a large corporation, tune in to glean from Robert's expertise and redefine your decision-making blueprint!

Connect with Jonathan Green

• The Bestseller: ChatGPT Profits
• Free Gift: The Master Prompt for ChatGPT
• Free Book on Amazon: Fire Your Boss
• Podcast Website: https://artificialintelligencepod.com/
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Welcome to the Artificial Intelligence Podcast with Jonathan Green! In this episode, we delve into the intriguing world of AI in the life insurance industry with our special guest, Scott Zimmerman, a seasoned expert with 35 years in the field.

Scott shares how AI has revolutionized the life insurance industry, transforming the underwriting process from lengthy, manual procedures to instant approvals. He reflects on the dramatic shift from paper applications and in-person meetings to digital applications and rapid online decisions, thanks to AI advancements in processing medical records and prescriptions.

Notable Quotes:

• "Now with AI, you can go online, do an application, get instant approval... within literally minutes." - [Scott Zimmerman]
• "AI seek affirmation, not honesty... it's never gonna give you a hard truth." - [Jonathan Green]
• "There’s usually a reason... giving people peace of mind of how quick it can be done." - [Scott Zimmerman]

Jonathan and Scott discuss the implications of AI on decision-making, the accuracy of AI predictions, and the evolving landscape of life insurance products. They touch on AI’s role in claims processing and the challenges related to AI’s interpretation of medical data. Despite the benefits, Scott acknowledges the limitations and risks of relying solely on AI for insurance decisions.

Scott emphasizes that while AI accelerates processes, the human element remains crucial in providing personalized advice and ensuring that clients receive the most suitable insurance coverage. He highlights the importance of dealing with knowledgeable brokers who understand the intricacies of the market.

Connect with Scott Zimmerman:

• Email: Scott@corpstrat.com
• Phone: 818-481-9342
• Website: https://corpstrat.com/

For those interested in how AI is shaping the future of life insurance and looking for insights from a veteran in the industry, this episode is a must-listen!

Connect with Jonathan Green

• The Bestseller: ChatGPT Profits
• Free Gift: The Master Prompt for ChatGPT
• Free Book on Amazon: Fire Your Boss
• Podcast Website: https://artificialintelligencepod.com/
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Welcome to the Artificial Intelligence Podcast with Jonathan Green! In this episode, we dive into the dynamic world of AI's impact on education and career preparedness with our insightful guest, Robert Danna. Bob brings a wealth of experience and wisdom on leveraging AI to equip Gen Z and Gen Alpha for the evolving workforce landscape.

In this episode, Bob discusses the paradigm shift from traditional learning tools to AI-driven education solutions. He emphasizes the importance of core skills such as adaptability, curiosity, and continuous learning, which are essential as AI potentially replaces many traditional entry-level roles. Bob reflects on his career transitions and the necessity of evolving skill sets for future success.

Notable Quotes:

• "I think the key is to have a real understanding of what AI is bringing to the table and how to integrate it into the process of learning." - [Robert Danna]
• "There is a lot of pressure to keep up with AI developments, which affects every generation, not just the young." – [Jonathan Green]
• "You have to have all of those core skills in order to be able to succeed in the future." - [Robert Danna]
• "Everyone thinks it's stuff that will make you happy, but there's a point where financial stress no longer matters, and you realize happiness might not be what you think." - [Jonathan Green]

Bob also highlights the importance of storytelling and sharing personal journeys to inspire younger generations and bridge the gap between technological advancement and essential life skills.

Connect with Robert Danna:

Website: https://mycuriouslife.net/

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

Bob's mission is to mentor and communicate insights to Gen Z, preparing them for long and varied careers in a rapidly changing world. If you're passionate about AI's role in transforming education and want actionable insights from an experienced mentor, this episode is a must-listen!

Connect with Jonathan Green

• The Bestseller: ChatGPT Profits
• Free Gift: The Master Prompt for ChatGPT
• Free Book on Amazon: Fire Your Boss
• Podcast Website: https://artificialintelligencepod.com/
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