The Trust Gap Is AI's Next Big Problem
Stanford released its 2026 AI Index this week, and buried inside the data is a number that I keep coming back to: 10%.
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Short, durable notes on AI, technology leadership, product building, and the operating lessons behind Mabry Ventures.
Your AI Agent Strategy Needs a Control Plane
I had a conversation last week with a CTO who was proud of how fast his team had shipped.
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Defining Value from AI
I was discussing with a fellow CIO a few weeks ago. He had just walked his board through eighteen months of AI investment.
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The Agentic Reality Check
79% of organizations have adopted AI agents. Only 2% have deployed them at scale.
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The AI Execution Gap
A few months ago, I was sitting in a meeting with a group of senior leaders when someone asked the question that's become the unofficial mantra of every...
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Building the Next Generation, AI-Driven Idea Workforce
In 2015, I wrote Building an Idea-Driven Workforce, inspired by The Idea-Driven Organization by Alan G.
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Leadership Lessons from My Dad
Growing up, I had a front-row seat to an amazing leadership masterclass, courtesy of my Dad.
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From Tetrarchs to Teams: The Art of Dividing Power for Success
The Roman Empire, at its zenith, was a behemoth. Spanning vast territories and encompassing diverse cultures, it presented an administrative nightmare.
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The Self-Correcting Organization: The Key to Thriving in Uncertainty
Given the highly competitive nature of our modern business landscape, highlighted by technological disruption and shifting market demands, an organization's...
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Beyond the Hype: Finding the Signal in the GenAI Noise
As a seasoned technology executive I've witnessed firsthand the rise and fall of countless buzzwords and the hype cycles that accompany them...
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Generative AI: The Driving Force Behind Enterprise Automation
The rise of generative AI has unleashed a wave of innovation across industries, and the enterprise sector is no exception.
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The Power of AI to Transform Healthcare
Artificial intelligence (AI), including conversational AI models like ChatGPT, has the potential to transform the way healthcare is delivered and improve...
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The Five Benefits of Being a Courageous Leader
Over the years, I have come to understand that courage is a vital differentiator for leaders in all industries.
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ChatGPT, What's the Difference Between a Leader and a Manager?
For years, one of my favorite interview questions for leadership roles has been, what's the difference between a leader and a manager?
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New Series: Thoughts on Leadership from ChatGPT
Like many, when the OpenAI project released its third iteration of the ChatGPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) tool, I quickly created an account and...
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The Hardest Thing is Saying No
"No tree has branches so foolish as to fight among themselves."
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Leading with Vulnerability
Since last March, the UK has been either in nationwide lockdown or under more severe regional restrictions.
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The Recipe for Genuine Communication
In the December 1960 issue of The Atlantic, Benjamin E. Mays, an American Baptist minister and civil rights leader, wrote an incredible article titled, "A...
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Genuine Communication
"I motivate players through communication, being honest with them, having them respect and appreciate your ability and your help."
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Introducing Genuine Leadership
Today marks the 15th anniversary of my time working for my current employer, HCA Healthcare.
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