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Author: Chris Cattie
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While most businesses want to become more AI-powered, many aren’t quite sure where in the org structure AI belongs. Some companies have assembled a cross-functional council to help steer the role that AI plays in the organization. Others placed AI agent ownership under a Product or IT function, treating it like another software system. Meanwhile,…
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Less than two weeks ago, OpenAI dropped a major enhancement: ChatGPT Agent Mode. This wasn’t just another feature update, it was the first real step toward transforming ChatGPT from a brilliant research partner into a digital workforce that can actually do work for us. While today’s capabilities are still finding their footing, there’s genuine value…
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At first glance, it might look like each LLM model brings the same capabilities. The interface of ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Perplexity look very similar. But I’ve learned that choosing the right AI agent isn’t about finding the “best” model – it’s about matching capabilities to your specific task. Some are better for some tasks…
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Some companies I’ve spoken with recently are ahead of the curve on AI implementation. They’ve stood up an owner of AI projects internally, and they have technical specialists designing custom tools that are being delivered to the field. But when I ask “are employees actually using them?” – the answer I get can be so…
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The AI revolution isn’t coming—it’s already transforming every industry. While some businesses unlock massive productivity gains and reshape their competitive landscape, others hesitate and quietly surrender their market position. Here’s why delaying is no longer an option. Intelligence Just Became Nearly Free The cost of intelligence has plummeted dramatically in just two years. Tasks that…
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We’re living through a once‑in‑a‑generation shift in how work gets done. Large Language Models (LLMs) and agent-powered automation now allows any employee to tap an on‑demand digital workforce. Imagine sales reps who draft follow-up emails in minutes, analysts who surface insights while they sleep, or recruiters who engage every candidate personally—without burning out. We’ve built…
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The pressure to “do something with AI” is at an all-time high. Executives feel it. Boards demand it. Customers expect it. But when it’s time to move from excitement to execution, most companies stall out. It’s not for lack of ambition. It’s because they take the wrong first steps. The statistics are sobering: the share…
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The AI revolution isn’t theoretical—it’s happening right now at the world’s most successful organizations. From boosting billion-dollar sales pipelines to freeing hundreds of thousands of hours in legal and HR departments, AI agents are reshaping business at unprecedented scale. Here’s how global giants use AI agents today and why you can’t afford to wait. Sales:…
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If you’re like many companies right now, you’re exploring AI consultants or hires to start strengthening the AI muscle in your organization. You’re likely trying to find an AI wizard who has impressive IT or coding chops who can orchestrate the perfect 10 step workflow that wows people in a demo. But if you take…
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Here’s the brutal truth that every salesperson knows but rarely talks about: Even world-class sellers log just 10-15 client-facing hours per week. The rest? It vanishes into the administrative black hole: prospecting research, data entry, email follow-ups, and the endless cycle of “productive” busy work that keeps you from actually closing deals. As a former…