A Leader’s Journey podcast

Steve Cunningham, AI Revolutionizes Solopreneur Businesses

Hear about how the power of Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing the way we work and live! My friend, Steve Cunningham, and I discuss the pros, cons, and where we are headed in this week's "A Leader's Journey" podcast. Don't miss out!
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AI: Pros and Cons
AI is a powerful tool, but Business Leaders must be aware of the hype cycle. AI can help with knowledge work, providing better, faster, and cheaper results.
AI Writing Code and Research
AI is quickly evolving, with Microsoft, Google, and other companies releasing new versions or wrap-arounds. AI can now write code, debug programs, and even write sermons. It is becoming increasingly useful for research and gathering statistics.
AI Sidekick for Businesses
Exploring using it as a sidekick to increase productivity. Creating an Empathic Listening Module Figuring out how to create an enormous library of step-by-step instructions for empathic listening was a hard task. It took two hours just to draft one module prior to engaging AI. A deadline was set and over the weekend, a solution was found to use chat GPT to do the work.
Iterative Product Development
Created an AI method to quickly iterate to find a valuable product, as opposed to the traditional waterfall approach. 73 modules were produced in 24 hours, and a Fortune 500 company bought it in the first week. Feedback was received and a second version was produced in less than 24 hours that was "100 times better" according to the customer.
AI Voice Tool Transforms Content Production
AI voice tool has evolved to a point where it is indistinguishable from a real person, allowing for content production at scale without the need for expensive voice Talent. This has transformed the way content is produced, allowing for faster and cheaper production.
AI Replacing Jobs
AI will replace jobs faster than new ones can be created, leading to job loss in industries like voice-over and copywriting. Relevance of Experience Experience can be more valuable than education when it comes to producing results. Knowing how to ask the right questions is key, and those with more experience are better equipped to do so.
The Opportunity of Technology
Technology is allowing people to move faster and those who can quickly identify relevant tools will have a huge opportunity. Ignoring the tools can lead to being left behind. AI Optimization of Business Processes Companies are building wrappers around core technology, but the next stage is optimizing every task with AI to do things better, faster, and cheaper than competitors.
Experimentation is Key
Play with the AI tools: start experimenting with AI to make processes faster, cheaper, and better. Think outside the box and get creative.
AI for Writing Content
Using AI to write marketing content such as blog posts, LinkedIn posts, and Facebook posts. It should be used to create a first draft and then be tweaked by the user to get the desired result.

Dr Brad Hobbs - Moonshot Dreams and Leadership Frameworks

Dr. Brad Hobbs talks with Joel Gunn, host, and Dr. Brent Fessler, co-host, about the importance of change management and how to use it to reach your goals.
He shares the key to making successful changes and how to motivate people to make those changes. Tune in for a great discussion and an inspiring journey!
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Leadership and Change Management
Only 17 out of 5,000 organizations achieved their strategic plan within 5 years.
Goal Setting at 14
At 14, this small-town South Georgia boy wrote down a goal to have his PhD before 30. As a teenager, he attended a leadership program that taught him goal setting and time management. He achieved his goal with 8 days to spare.
Global Leadership Development
Spending intentional time traveling and learning about different cultures has informed the speaker's understanding of leadership development on a global level.
Globalization of Leadership Frameworks
Exploring how God has shaped different cultures, understanding how different cultures translate, and the challenge of exporting Anglo-centric frameworks to help villages.
Servant Leadership in East
Asia and East Africa Servant leadership is more accepted in East Asian and East African cultures than in the West. Communities in these regions are more together and have greater respect for hierarchy and patriarchy. Americans have missed the boat when it comes to community.
Moonshot Dreams
Brad is passionate about helping kingdom-minded entrepreneurs steward their gifts to make their dreams come true. He has spent 15 years helping them in the business, nonprofit, and church sectors.
Congruence of Change Management
Research on change management and leadership styles reveals 73% of population is present-oriented, while Visionary leaders are 10 years ahead.
The Five Stages of Grief
Leaders must walk people through the five stages of grief when transitioning to a new reality. These stages include shock, denial, anger, acceptance, and hope. People must be willing to grieve what they are losing to move forward.
Perception of Crisis
Organizations must change their constituents' perception of a crisis to facilitate change, as it is easier to kill something than to change it.
System Development: Killing Old Systems
Rebuilding systems and reframing processes is necessary for organizations to grow and be sustainable. Keeping old systems alive can lead to both systems killing each other. Commitment is needed to make changes and weather the storm.

Dr. Brent Fessler - Character Development and the Joy of Finding Your Identity

Are you ready to take your life and company to the next level? Join us for this episode of "A Leader's Journey" with host Joel Gunn and guest Dr. Brent Fessler as they discuss how character development can reduce stress and anxiety while creating a culture of trust and agility in organizations. Learn the essentials of culture change, how to live out a culture, and the impact of identity on stress and joy. Tune in and take the journey to living with courage and purpose!
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Character DevelopmentKnowing who we are and our purpose, values, and mission. Closing character gaps and becoming more aware of our identity leads to character growth. Uniforms can help us understand how to act and show respect.
The Impact of Identity on Stress and JoyDiscovering one's identity can lead to a decrease in stress and an increase in joy. Few people have a personal mission statement, and even fewer can articulate it. Through workshops, excavation tools, and one-on-one coaching, individuals can create an identity statement that resonates with them.
Reducing Stress and Anxiety:Moving towards identity brings responsibility and reduces stress and anxiety by understanding one's purpose and meaning for being on the planet. Abundance of opportunity is found when no longer competing with others.
Courage to Live a Life of PurposeTaking responsibility for one's destiny requires courage to live a life of purpose and meaning, despite the difficulty and resistance. Practical example of this is when a leader takes a stand to change their culture.
Culture Change EssentialsCommunicate definition, model behavior, invest in front line team.
Culture Eats Everything for BreakfastCompany culture must come from the inside out, not be legislated from the outside. It takes persistence and commitment to change a habit or culture, and can take days, months, or years.
Living Out a CultureOrganizations need to develop a capability to compare their identity with reality and respond to any gaps. This process should become part of the organization's rhythms and requires regular discussion and iteration. It is not a one-time program, but an ongoing process.
Culture in OrganizationsHumans in organizations tend to operate in smaller teams, with bureaucracy and corporate structure impacting decision-making. Leaders need freedom to make changes, and culture can be agile if they do. Trust is key for successful teams.