Organizations invested $252.3 billion in AI in 2024, yet 70-85% of initiatives fail. You may be surprised to learn the problem isn't even the technology; it’s in the leadership (or lack thereof). Here are the 7 critical skills your executives need now to turn AI investments into a competitive advantage instead of catastrophic failure. The Real AI ROI The numbers are staggering. Organizations poured $252.3 billion into AI in 2024 alone. Yet 70-85% of AI initiatives fail to

Culture Is Shaped by What You Build—Not Just What You Say In this episode of Culture Conversations, Megan Robinson sits down with fellow leader and former CEO Meighan Newhouse for a conversation that moves beyond theory and into something far more tangible: How the spaces we create, physically and virtually, shape the cultures we experience every day. Because culture isn’t just a set of values or leadership intentions. It’s the feeling people have when they interact with your

Culture Is Not a Buzzword. It’s a Strategy. In this episode of Culture Conversations, Megan Robinson sits down with Bonnie Buol Ruszczyk to explore a question many leaders think they’ve answered—but often haven’t: What actually creates a culture where people feel like they belong? Because culture isn’t built through mission statements or values on a wall. It’s built in the everyday experiences people have inside your organization. And if we’re honest, most teams are still try

What kind of leader are you when you receive feedback? What kind of teammate are you when it’s your turn to give it? Do you lean in with curiosity? Do you get defensive? Or do you see feedback as an opportunity to grow something stronger than before? In this episode of Culture Conversations, I sit down with leadership expert, author, and Grow Strong Leaders co-founder Meredith Bell for a thoughtful, practical conversation about one of the most misunderstood tools in leadershi

What kind of person are you in tough environments? What kind of person are you when the pressure is on? Do you get harder? Softer? Or do you change the environment around you? In this episode of Culture Conversations, Megan Robinson sits down with community-builder and podcast host Ben Albert for an unscripted, real-time exploration of a powerful leadership metaphor: the egg, the carrot… and the coffee bean. What unfolds is a thoughtful, honest conversation about how we show

Clear Boundaries Build Stronger Cultures Culture doesn’t break down all at once. It erodes quietly—through unclear expectations, avoided conversations, and values that exist on paper but not in practice. In this episode of Culture Conversations, Megan Robinson sits down with Bowen, leader of the interim accounting and finance staffing practice at BrainWorks, to explore one deceptively simple concept that radically shifts workplace culture: non‑negotiables. What unfolds is a g

Unlocking Human Potential We talk a lot about culture, connection, and leadership — but what if the biggest shifts in how we lead aren’t philosophical at all… but biological? In this episode, I sit down with Rick Mask, organizational culture strategist and author of The Psychology of Leadership, to explore how neuroscience is transforming the way organizations understand people. This isn’t just about brain science. It’s about how human beings work, how they respond, and how l

How to Think Beyond the Tools and Lead with Curiosity In this episode, Megan Robinson and Julia Kozlov explore what it truly means to lead strategically in an age when artificial intelligence is transforming how we work, decide, and connect. Julia brings her expertise in technology strategy and leadership development to unpack how leaders can stay curious, adaptable, and human-centered even as the world accelerates around them. Tease Key Insights Empathy is strategy . Underst

Leadership can get lonely. In a 2024 survey, Harvard Business Review found that 25% of CEO’s reported frequent loneliness and over half reported “meaningful bouts” of loneliness. As you steer your organization toward new goals and navigate complex challenges, it can feel natural to think you have to do so much of it on your own. You bear the responsibility for making significant decisions, implementing strategy, and guiding the overall direction of your team. Yet, leadership

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Expectations are something that we deal with personally, professionally. It affects and impacts every aspect of our lives. Expectations are Everywhere In this discussion, Megan and Katherine explore how expectations shape our professional lives and the challenges that arise when they are unclear or uncommunicated. These expectations can lead to burnout, disengagement and even an erosion of trust. With nearly two decades of experience in leadership and human resources, Catheri

A Strategic Framework for Authentic Leadership Through Meaningful Relationships The most successful leaders I've worked with share one...

The decisions are yours and they are lonely decisions to make because no one can make them for you. But how those decisions get executed...

"We're whole people bringing ourselves to work and mental health is a key component for that." Navigating Mental Health In this episode,...

Great things are on the horizon if you embrace that growth mindset. Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast We discussed the concept that...

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Growth isn't just about revenue; it's about the positive impact on your team and culture. Growth in Organizations: Beyond Profitability...