What does an opera have in common with your life and business? More than you think. Alan Fuhs and Tina unpack the “three acts” of life, sharing lessons on feedback, messy transitions, and why succession planning matters. Their honest conversation sheds light on how to navigate intermissions, embrace uncertainty, and write the next chapter with intention.

AI plays a crucial role in regional competitiveness, reshaping industries while highlighting the value of diverse perspectives and collaboration. Thriving in this landscape requires grit and resilience in leadership to navigate uncertainty and change. At the same time, AI raises existential questions and workplace implications, demanding critical reflection.

This discussion highlights the journey of Alan Fuhs and Tina Dao, co-founders of Liberated Leaders, as they formalized their business partnership with the guidance of Robin Funsten, a facilitator. The conversation emphasizes the importance of intentionality, vulnerability, and a strong foundation in building successful business relationships, mirroring the dedication often seen in long-term marriages.

Alan Fuhs and Tina Dao explore how the balance between quick fixes and long-term strategy can shape a business’s future. Using the metaphor of duct tape and WD-40, they reveal the five D’s that influence longevity — offering insights every entrepreneur and business leader can use to build resilience and innovation.

When leaders avoid giving feedback, they unknowingly create a 'feedback failure chain' that erodes culture and threatens competitive advantage. Discover how reframing feedback as a gift transforms organizations and builds authentic leadership cultures where innovation thrives.

Though the constant stream of new innovations in AI can seem intimidating, you can make a small but impactful change today.

The challenge of organizational silos isn't just about efficiency—it's about unlocking your team's full creative potential. The innovative leaders from one of our expert’s workshop recognized this when they shifted from focusing on creativity techniques to addressing the fundamental barriers that prevented their best ideas from flowing freely.

Organizational silos stifle innovation and engagement. Discover three telltale signs of siloed teams and practical strategies to transform disconnected departments into cohesive, high-performing teams that collaborate effectively and drive better business results.

Consistency once set us apart—until it held us back.

In Leading Through Disruption, one leader shares the pivotal moment when traditional success metrics clashed with a client’s demand for innovation. The result? A complete shift in how performance was defined and who was best equipped to lead in uncertain times.

The Engagement Quotient (EQ) presents a paradigm shift in how we measure and understand employee engagement. By connecting engagement to business outcomes, utilizing existing performance data, and providing continuous and objective insights, the EQ empowers organizations to make data-driven decisions that drive meaningful improvements.

In this conversation, we talk about our favorite AI agents and discuss how smart businesses are integrating AI agents into their workforce. Discover practical strategies for IT transformation, AI governance, and knowledge capture to lead the next wave of workplace evolution.

The world is buzzing about Artificial Intelligence (AI). Every day brings a new wave of headlines proclaiming groundbreaking advancements, potential disruptions, and even dire warnings. It's enough to make anyone's head spin, especially business leaders who are trying to make strategic decisions in this rapidly evolving landscape.

In the race to leverage AI for business advantage, we may overlook a surprising side effect: mastering communication with AI sharpens your human interactions too.

Are you secretly dreaming about your business's future? Maybe you envision a day when you can step back, travel the world, or finally tackle that passion project you've been putting off.

 AI has the potential to alleviate labor shortages and streamline operations, but it also carries the risk of widespread economic disruption. Businesses that fail to adapt could face a challenging future.

AI is poised to reshape industries. But with terms like 'Generative AI' and 'Machine Learning' flying around, it can be overwhelming. This article cuts through the noise, offering practical definitions and real-world examples.

The key is not just to adopt AI but to adopt it strategically and thoughtfully, aligning it with your business goals and fostering a culture that embraces innovation and change.

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