Implementors

We get it. Ideas are easy, but implementation is hard. Presented by Guidewise, the Implementors podcast brings you the stories, strategies, and lessons from those who’ve mastered change — so you can, too.Join host Ted Wolf, Co-Founder & CEO of Guidewise, for an in-depth conversation with Gene Clark, CEO of Clark Associates, on the latest episode of Implementors. Gene shares the incredible growth story behind Clark Associates, a billion-dollar leader in the foodservice industry, and the values-driven leadership that has fueled its success. In this episode, Gene dives into the power of company culture, the importance of developing future leaders, and how innovation and operational excellence have helped Clark Associates scale from a family business to an industry powerhouse. He reveals talent recruitment and retention strategies, discusses the role of technology in business transformation, and shares insights on corporate responsibility and giving back. Whether you’re a business leader, entrepreneur, or someone passionate about leadership and culture, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to help you build a thriving, people-first organization.ABOUT GENE CLARK: Gene Clark is the CEO of Clark Associates, the billion-dollar foodservice equipment and supply company that has revolutionized the industry through innovation, culture, and operational excellence. Under his leadership, Clark Associates has grown into a market powerhouse, leveraging technology, talent development, and strategic expansion to dominate the foodservice sector. A visionary leader with a deep commitment to entrepreneurial spirit, employee empowerment, and long-term growth, Gene has guided the company’s evolution from a regional distributor to a national leader, with over 8k employees and a multi-channel business model that includes WebstaurantStore, The Restaurant Store, and Clark Food Service Equipment. Connect with Gene on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gene-clark-45a2319/. Learn more about Clark Associates: https://www.clarkassociatesinc.biz/.ABOUT GUIDEWISE: Most transformation efforts fail. Not because of poor strategy, but because of the complexity of the people involved. Guidewise ensures organizations reliably implement change and sustain, optimize, and capitalize on it for long-term success. As the execution neural network for your organization, Guidewise is a data-driven force multiplier that proactively identifies and removes barriers, aligns teams with strategic goals, and intelligently guides the seamless adoption of new systems, processes, and strategies in real time. Achieve a quantum leap in execution. Schedule a consultation today: https://www.guidewise.io/demo.TIMELINE:00:00 - Introduction to Gene Clark and Clark Associates05:14 - Values and Culture at Clark Associates10:45 - Developing Future Leaders17:07 - Talent Recruitment and Retention Strategies24:28 - Finding the Right Fit in Leadership31:22 - Philanthropy and Corporate Responsibility37:03 - Feedback and Continuous ImprovementPODCAST LINKS:- Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@implementorspod- Podcast Homepage: https://www.guidewise.io/podcast- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6uliK2fpHOOgjLDgUv1pNF?si=6520239306224710&nd=1- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guidewise-presents-implementors/id1678368738- Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8fcf7ddd-bf82-47cf-9339-efc29a75500d/guidewise-presents-implementorsSOCIAL:- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@implementorspod- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/implementorspod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/implementorspod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/implementorspod- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/implementorspod/CONTACT:- To take charge of change, please visit us at https://www.guidewise.io/ or email us as info@guidewise.io.- To share your implementation insights with our audience, please reach out to implementors@guidewise.io.

We get it. Ideas are easy, but implementation is hard. Presented by Guidewise, the Implementors podcast brings you the stories, strategies, and lessons from those who’ve mastered change — so you can, too. Join host Ted Wolf, Co-Founder & CEO of Guidewise, as he delves into an inspiring conversation with Josh Mayer (Content Creator, Social Media Influencer, and Founder of Josh Mayer Golf) in the latest episode of Implementors. Dive into Josh's remarkable journey, from committing to social media full-time to skyrocketing as a viral Internet sensation, content expert, and revered, household name in the golfing world. Gain valuable insights on navigating uncertainty and mastering emotional resilience as an entrepreneur, thriving amidst the cutthroat competition of a concentrated market, learning from mistakes to sculpt a winning strategy, and implementing it with precision. Uncover Josh's vision for the future of Artificial Intelligence and social media, along with his tips for scaling your social media presence, in this engaging episode of Implementors. ABOUT JOSH MAYER: Josh Mayer, a renowned Content Creator, Social Media Influencer, and the brain behind Josh Mayer Golf, is a household name in the golfing world. Starting his career in sales and product management, Josh made a bold move to transition into full-time content creation and social media influence. Overcoming several obstacles along the journey, Josh's determination led to a staggering social media presence of more than 2 million followers across platforms such as TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram within just two years. His success has garnered collaborations with major brands such as Draft Kings, NBC Sports, Golf Channel, Body Armor, Golf Pride, Flex Seal, Wilson Gold, Rocket Mortgage, True Temper, Philips Norelco, Rhoback, and Vice Golf Balls, among many others. For more insights into Josh and Josh Mayer Golf, connect with him on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/joshmayergolf/?hl=en), TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@joshmayergolf?lang=en), and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/@JoshMayerGolf). ABOUT GUIDEWISE: Change can feel disruptive and overwhelming, but with Guidewise, it becomes an opportunity to thrive. We simplify the complexities of change by combining our AI-powered technology, expert consulting services, and pioneering research in implementation science. Whether you're driving innovation, navigating uncertainty, or aligning teams on critical goals, Guidewise delivers the tools, insights, and intelligent guidance to turn change into a competitive advantage. Discover how Guidewise empowers you to take charge of change and achieve meaningful outcomes. Schedule your demo today: https://www.guidewise.io/demo/. PODCAST LINKS: - Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@implementorspod - Visit our clips channel: https://www.youtube.com/@implementorsclips - Podcast Homepage: https://www.guidewise.io/podcast - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6uliK2fpHOOgjLDgUv1pNF?si=6520239306224710&nd=1 - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guidewise-presents-implementors/id1678368738 - Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8fcf7ddd-bf82-47cf-9339-efc29a75500d/guidewise-presents-implementors SOCIAL: - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@implementorspod - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/implementorspod/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/implementorspod - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/implementorspod - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/implementorspod/ CONTACT: - To take charge of change, please visit us at https://www.guidewise.io/ or email us as info@guidewise.io. - To share your implementation insights with our audience, please reach out to implementors@guidewise.io.

95% of AI pilots fail. Welcome to the Implementors podcast, where we reveal what it takes to join the 5% that succeed. Learn how to make implementation smarter, faster, and more human. Subscribe to lead the change.Join host Ted Wolf, Co-Founder and CEO of Guidewise, for a wide-ranging conversation with Matt Konwiser, Market Ecosystem Leader and Field CTO at IBM, ethicist, and longtime technology strategist. With decades of experience spanning cybersecurity, automation, data, and artificial intelligence, Matt brings a rare ecosystem-level perspective to the realities of AI inside enterprise environments. In this episode, Matt explores why many AI initiatives struggle—not because the models lack intelligence, but because humans and agents misunderstand each other. He unpacks the communication gap at the heart of human-AI collaboration, introduces the concept of generative AI as “chaotic neutral,” and explains why context, intent, and governance matter more than hype. The conversation moves into practical enterprise concerns, including the metrics leaders should be tracking when deploying AI, the hidden operational and financial costs of large language models, and the importance of guardrails, transparency, explainability, and executive accountability. This episode is essential listening for technology leaders, executives, and operators who want to move beyond experimentation and build disciplined, governable, and aligned human-agent systems inside their organizations.ABOUT MATT KONWISER: Matt Konwiser is a Market Ecosystem Leader and Field CTO at IBM, where he works at the intersection of artificial intelligence, automation, cybersecurity, and enterprise strategy. Over a multi-decade career spanning telecommunications, security, data systems, and AI, Matt has advised executive teams across financial services, healthcare, government, and global enterprises. His work emphasizes transparency, guardrails, risk awareness, and use-case-driven strategy in an era where AI is reshaping business operations. In addition to his leadership role at IBM, Matt serves as an AI Advisory Council Member for the Global Technology Industry Association and is a frequent speaker on AI governance, ethical deployment, and the future of enterprise technology.ABOUT GUIDEWISE: Guidewise is building the operating infrastructure for human–agent collaboration at enterprise scale. Our platform, Skytop, serves as a unified control plane for AgentOps and PeopleOps, giving leaders real-time visibility into how AI agents and human teams actually perform together. Skytop enables enterprise-grade evaluation, behavioral and performance analytics, policy enforcement, and continuous governance across agents, workflows, and decision systems. Paired with our Changeworks methodology, Guidewise helps organizations design, build, deploy, and sustain AI-enabled operating models that people trust and adopt. We equip leaders with the systems, skills, and execution discipline required to move from experimentation to durable, high-performance collaboration between humans and intelligent agents. Learn more: https://www.guidewise.ai/contact/.PODCAST LINKS:- Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@implementorspod- Podcast Homepage: https://www.guidewise.ai/podcast- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6uliK2fpHOOgjLDgUv1pNF?si=6520239306224710&nd=1- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guidewise-presents-implementors/id1678368738- Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8fcf7ddd-bf82-47cf-9339-efc29a75500d/guidewise-presents-implementorsSOCIAL:- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@implementorspod- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/implementorspod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/implementorspod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/implementorspod- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/implementorspod/

95% of AI pilots fail. Welcome to the Implementors podcast, where we reveal what it takes to join the 5% that succeed. Learn how to make implementation smarter, faster, and more human. Subscribe to lead the change.Join host Ted Wolf, Co-Founder and CEO of Guidewise, for a timely conversation with Kim Bohr, President and Chief Operating Officer of SparkEffect. With more than 25 years of experience advising executive teams through disruption, Kim brings a deeply human perspective to AI, leadership, and change. In this episode, she explores why trust—not technology—is often the deciding factor in whether transformation efforts succeed or stall. The conversation examines trust as a measurable business force, the hidden ways organizations unintentionally violate trust, and how leaders can monitor and strengthen trust during periods of change. Kim shares insights from SparkEffect’s Trust Performance Index and Trust Elasticity™ frameworks, highlighting why emotional intelligence and critical thinking are essential leadership skills in an AI-enabled future. This episode is a must-listen for leaders navigating AI adoption, organizational change, and the future of work—where execution depends as much on trust as it does on tools.ABOUT KIM BOHR: Kim Bohr is the President and Chief Operating Officer of SparkEffect, where she helps executive teams navigate disruption without fracturing trust. With more than 25 years of cross-functional leadership experience, Kim advises CEOs, boards, and senior teams on aligning strategy with human-centered practices that drive performance, resilience, and adoption—especially during periods of significant change. Kim’s work centers on SparkEffect’s Trust Elasticity™ framework, a research-based approach to measuring and strengthening trust during moments such as AI integration, leadership transitions, and organizational restructuring. In addition to her executive role, Kim is a published author, strategic advisor, and host of the leadership podcast Courage to Advance, where she explores what courageous leadership looks like in practice. Connect with Kim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimbohr/. Explore the SparkEffect podcast: https://sparkeffect.com/sparkeffect-podcast-courage-to-advance/. Access the SparkEffect 2025 State of Organizational Trust Report: https://sparkeffect.com/implementors.ABOUT GUIDEWISE: Guidewise is building the operating infrastructure for human–agent collaboration at enterprise scale. Our platform, Skytop, serves as a unified control plane for AgentOps and PeopleOps, giving leaders real-time visibility into how AI agents and human teams actually perform together. Skytop enables enterprise-grade evaluation, behavioral and performance analytics, policy enforcement, and continuous governance across agents, workflows, and decision systems. Paired with our Changeworks methodology, Guidewise helps organizations design, deploy, and sustain AI-enabled operating models that people trust and adopt. We equip leaders with the systems, skills, and execution discipline required to move from experimentation to durable, high-performance collaboration between humans and intelligent agents. Learn more: https://www.guidewise.ai/contact/.PODCAST LINKS:- Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@implementorspod- Podcast Homepage: https://www.guidewise.ai/podcast- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6uliK2fpHOOgjLDgUv1pNF?si=6520239306224710&nd=1- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guidewise-presents-implementors/id1678368738- Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8fcf7ddd-bf82-47cf-9339-efc29a75500d/guidewise-presents-implementorsSOCIAL:- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@implementorspod- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/implementorspod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/implementorspod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/implementorspod- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/implementorspod/

Why do so many companies struggle to turn strategy into real-world results? In this episode of Ideas That Matter, Willie Pietersen explores why implementation failure remains one of the biggest threats to long-term business success. Drawing on examples from General Motors, General Electric, Apple, and decades of leadership experience, Willie explains how inside-out thinking, waiting too long, misframing the real problem, and trying to do too many things at once derail even the smartest strategies. He also shows why subtraction, focus, emotional commitment, and leadership storytelling are essential for turning plans into sustained performance. Key themes explored in this conversation:🔹 Why inside-out thinking defeats strategy🔹 How momentum creates dangerous blind spots🔹 The hidden cost of misframing business problems🔹 Why focus and subtraction outperform complexity🔹 How great leaders create emotional commitment🔹 Why strategy must live as a leadership story, not just a document 🌐 Willie Pietersen’s Websitehttps://www.williepietersen.com 📚 Connect with Willie Pietersen:►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willie-pietersen-286b149/►X: https://x.com/williepietersen►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/williepietersenauthor►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/williepietersen1/►Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Inside-Story-Time-Tested-Prescriptions/dp/1953943403Subscribe to follow the series: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEftzD2cyVmspjONQ__4UGg🎙️ Implementors Podcast (Presented by Guidewise):►Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@implementorspod►Podcast Homepage: https://www.guidewise.ai/podcast/►Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6uliK2fpHOOgjLDgUv1pNF?si=6520239306224710&nd=1►Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/implementors/id1678368738►Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8fcf7ddd-bf82-47cf-9339-efc29a75500d/implementors📱 Connect with Guidewise:► Homepage: https://www.guidewise.ai/► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@guidewiseai► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/guidewiseai► X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/guidewiseai► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guidewiseai► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guidewiseaiABOUT GUIDEWISE: Guidewise is pioneering the future of human–agent collaboration at enterprise scale. Skytop, our unified control plane for AgentOps and PeopleOps, provides real-time observability across every agent and workflow — along with enterprise-grade evaluations, performance testing, behavioral analytics, policy enforcement, and continuous governance. Paired with our Changeworks methodology, we equip organizations with the intelligent systems, skills, and infrastructure required to orchestrate high-performance human–agent collaboration in the AI Era. Learn more: https://www.guidewise.ai/contact/👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more leadership insights rooted in timeless global wisdom.

Welcome to the Implementors podcast, where we study how exceptional leaders orchestrate momentum, strategy, and culture to drive sustained high performance. Discover how to build stronger teams, elevate culture, and lead with greater impact. Subscribe to grow as a leader.Join host Ted Wolf, Co-Founder and CEO of Guidewise, for a powerful conversation with Don Yaeger and Gen. Bernie Banks—two of the most respected voices in high-performance leadership and organizational culture. Don is a 13-time New York Times bestselling author, longtime Sports Illustrated journalist, and Hall of Fame speaker who has studied greatness alongside icons like Michael Jordan, John Wooden, Walter Payton, and Condoleezza Rice. Bernie is a retired U.S. Army Brigadier General, former leader of West Point’s Department of Behavioral Sciences & Leadership, and the current Director of Rice University’s Doerr Institute for New Leaders. Together, Don and Bernie spent eight years researching one of the most misunderstood forces in human performance: momentum. Drawing on more than 250 interviews with elite coaches, athletes, executives, and military leaders, their new book The New Science of Momentum uncovers how teams spark it, sustain it, and recover it when it slips away. In this episode, they break down the hidden mechanics of momentum—revealing why small wins compound, why emotional intelligence matters more than ever, and why trust is the bedrock of every high-performing culture. Whether you lead a company, coach a team, or simply want to understand how performance transforms from good to great, this conversation will reshape how you think about momentum, leadership, and the art of building cultures that last. Purchase their latest book, The New Science of Momentum, here: https://a.co/d/7TAloyL.ABOUT DON YAEGER: Don Yaeger is a 13-time New York Times bestselling author, Hall of Fame speaker, and one of the world’s leading storytellers on teamwork and high performance. A former Sports Illustrated journalist who interviewed more than 2,000 of the world’s greatest athletes and leaders, Don has distilled the patterns of excellence he observed into bestselling books, keynote programs, and leadership frameworks used by organizations across the globe. He hosts the widely acclaimed Corporate Competitor Podcast, teaches storytelling with Simon Sinek’s Optimism Company, and serves as storyteller-in-residence for National Geographic’s cruise line. Learn more: https://www.donyaeger.comABOUT GEN. BERNARD “BERNIE” BANKS: ABOUT GEN. BERNARD “BERNIE” BANKS:Gen. Bernie Banks is a retired U.S. Army Brigadier General and one of the nation’s leading experts on leadership and organizational change. He led West Point’s Department of Behavioral Sciences & Leadership before joining Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management as Associate Dean for Leadership Development. He now serves as Director of Rice University’s Doerr Institute for New Leaders. Bernie has advised more than 200 organizations across sectors, is a member of Marshall Goldsmith’s elite “100 Coaches,” and holds advanced degrees from Columbia, Harvard, Northwestern, and the U.S. Army War College.Learn more: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernard-bernie-b-4458003/ABOUT GUIDEWISE: Guidewise is pioneering the future of human–agent collaboration at enterprise scale. Skytop, our unified control plane for AgentOps and PeopleOps, provides real-time observability across every agent and workflow — along with enterprise-grade evaluations, performance testing, behavioral analytics, policy enforcement, and continuous governance. Paired with our Changeworks methodology, we equip organizations with the intelligent systems, skills, and infrastructure required to orchestrate high-performance human–agent collaboration in the AI Era. Learn more: https://www.guidewise.ai/contact/

Why do smart leaders and smart strategies still fall short?In this episode of Ideas That Matter, Willie Pietersen explains why strategy success cannot depend on improvisation. He introduces a practical process that helps leaders build and execute winning strategies in a consistent and disciplined way. He shows how organizations often rely on ad hoc planning, then pay a high price when their strategies cannot adapt to reality. Through examples from General Motors, Sears, K-Mart, Kodak, the healthcare system, and military intelligence, Willie reveals how execution breaks down when leaders lose sight of the real problem they must solve. He offers a clear path for moving from good intentions to successful action.🔹 Replace ad hoc planning with a reliable strategy process🔹 Understand how leaders shape success or failure🔹 Learn to remove internal barriers that block execution🔹 See the high cost of failing to learn and adapt 🌐 Willie Pietersen’s Websitehttps://www.williepietersen.com 📚 Connect with Willie Pietersen:►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willie-pietersen-286b149/►X: https://x.com/williepietersen►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/williepietersenauthor►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/williepietersen1/►Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Inside-Story-Time-Tested-Prescriptions/dp/1953943403 🎙️ Guidewise Implementors Podcast:►Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEftzD2cyVmspjONQ__4UGg►Podcast Homepage: https://www.guidewise.io/podcast/►Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6uliK2fpHOOgjLDgUv1pNF?si=6520239306224710&nd=1►Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/implementors/id1678368738►Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8fcf7ddd-bf82-47cf-9339-efc29a75500d/implementors 📱 Connect with Guidewise:► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEftzD2cyVmspjONQ__4UGg► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/implementorspod/► X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/implementorspod► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/implementorspod► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/implementorspod/Subscribe to follow the series: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEftzD2cyVmspjONQ__4UGg🎙️ Implementors Podcast (Presented by Guidewise):►Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@implementorspod►Podcast Homepage: https://www.guidewise.ai/podcast/►Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6uliK2fpHOOgjLDgUv1pNF?si=6520239306224710&nd=1►Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/implementors/id1678368738►Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8fcf7ddd-bf82-47cf-9339-efc29a75500d/implementors📱 Connect with Guidewise:► Homepage: https://www.guidewise.ai/► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@guidewiseai► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/guidewiseai► X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/guidewiseai► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guidewiseai► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guidewiseaiABOUT GUIDEWISE: Guidewise helps organizations turn AI from a set of disconnected experiments into reliable, high-performing operational systems. We design and implement production-ready agentic workflows, establish the governance that keeps them safe and aligned, and build the human/AI collaboration patterns teams need to operate confidently alongside autonomous systems. Our work blends decades of transformation expertise with modern AI engineering practices—multi-agent orchestration, workflow automation, systems integration, data-driven behavioral insights, and observability for how people and agents perform together. This gives leaders a clear view of what’s working, where friction is emerging, and how to continuously improve adoption and outcomes. If your organization is ready to move beyond pilots and make AI a dependable part of everyday execution, we’re here to help. Connect with us: https://www.guidewise.ai/contact/.👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more leadership insights rooted in timeless global wisdom.

How do you win when the competition is fierce? In this episode of Ideas That Matter, Willie Pietersen explores the practical steps leaders must take to define a winning customer value proposition. Drawing from real-world examples and decades of strategic experience, Willie outlines how to identify your target customer, understand what they value most, and deliver a compelling margin of difference. 🔗 Willie Pietersen’s website:https://williepietersen.com 📌 Stay connected with Willie Pietersen:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willie-pietersen-4a27b32/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/williepietersen/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/williepietersen/Twitter: https://twitter.com/williepietersen 🔔 Subscribe and share the channel link with your network:https://www.youtube.com/@WilliePietersenSubscribe to follow the series: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEftzD2cyVmspjONQ__4UGg🎙️ Implementors Podcast (Presented by Guidewise):►Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@implementorspod►Podcast Homepage: https://www.guidewise.ai/podcast/►Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6uliK2fpHOOgjLDgUv1pNF?si=6520239306224710&nd=1►Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/implementors/id1678368738►Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8fcf7ddd-bf82-47cf-9339-efc29a75500d/implementors📱 Connect with Guidewise:► Homepage: https://www.guidewise.ai/► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@guidewiseai► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/guidewiseai► X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/guidewiseai► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guidewiseai► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guidewiseaiABOUT GUIDEWISE: At Guidewise, we blend operational expertise with AI-driven workforce analytics to guide enterprise organizations through impactful, enterprise AI implementation, digital transformation, and change adoption. Aiding our industry experts, our software harnesses AI and machine learning to integrate real-time people data into adaptive change management strategies -- anticipating challenges, minimizing resistance, and driving lasting success. Let's talk about your organization's AI strategy and change adoption needs today: https://www.guidewise.ai/contact/.👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more leadership insights rooted in timeless global wisdom.

95% of AI pilots fail. Welcome to the Implementors podcast, where we reveal what it takes to join the 5% that succeed. Learn how to make implementation smarter, faster, and more human. Subscribe to lead the change.Join host Ted Wolf, Co-Founder and CEO of Guidewise, for a fascinating conversation with Dr. Karim Pichara—Co-Founder and CTO of NotCo, creator of the AI platform Giuseppe, and a leading voice in AI-driven food innovation. Before launching NotCo, Karim was a computer science professor and machine learning researcher at Harvard University, applying AI to astronomy. Today, he’s using that same scientific precision to transform how the world makes food. With Giuseppe, Karim and his team have built plant-based versions of everyday foods—like NotMilk, NotBurger, and NotChicken—that replicate the taste and texture of their animal-based counterparts. In this episode, Karim shares how he turned research into revolution—applying AI to one of humanity’s oldest industries, building a billion-dollar company backed by Bezos Expeditions, Kraft Heinz, and Tiger Global, and proving that technology and creativity can coexist. He also opens up about the emotional side of entrepreneurship and the importance of staying curious and human in the pursuit of innovation. Whether you lead teams, build products, or just love a good origin story, this conversation will change how you think about AI, food, and the future of discovery.ABOUT DR. KARIM PICHARA: Dr. Karim Pichara is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of NotCo, a pioneering food-tech company using artificial intelligence to reinvent how the world makes food. A former Harvard University researcher and professor of computer science at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Karim created Giuseppe—NotCo’s AI platform that formulates plant-based versions of animal products by analyzing molecular data from over 300,000 plants. Under his leadership, NotCo has launched globally recognized products like NotMilk, NotBurger, and NotChicken, earning partnerships with Kraft Heinz, Starbucks, and Burger King, and backing from Bezos Expeditions and Tiger Global. Today, Karim leads NotCo’s efforts to expand Giuseppe beyond food, shaping a smarter and more sustainable future of innovation. Learn more about Dr. Pichara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karim-pichara-89903432/. Learn more about NotCo: https://tech.notco.com/.ABOUT GUIDEWISE: At Guidewise, we help organizations turn AI ambition into measurable business outcomes. We design and build AI/ML Centers of Excellence, lead customized AI Bootcamps, and guide enterprise teams through every phase of AI transformation—from use case design and technical implementation to workforce adoption and scaling. Powered by our Changeworks platform, we combine human-centered consulting with AI-driven workforce analytics, agentic orchestration, and workflow automations to align people, processes, and technology for sustained performance. The result is transformation that’s smarter, faster, and more human. Let’s talk about your organization’s AI strategy and change adoption needs: https://www.guidewise.ai/contact/PODCAST LINKS:- Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@implementorspod- Podcast Homepage: https://www.guidewise.ai/podcast- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6uliK2fpHOOgjLDgUv1pNF?si=6520239306224710&nd=1- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guidewise-presents-implementors/id1678368738- Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8fcf7ddd-bf82-47cf-9339-efc29a75500d/guidewise-presents-implementorsSOCIAL:- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@implementorspod- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/implementorspod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/implementorspod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/implementorspod- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/implementorspod/

How can leaders create strategy that adapts to reality instead of reacting to it too late?In this episode of Ideas That Matter, Willie Pietersen shares a complete system for building and renewing strategy based on learning. Known as strategic learning, this method is already used by major corporations, public institutions, and nonprofit organizations. It begins with observation and ends with action, and repeats as conditions evolve.Drawing from decades of leadership experience and examples from business, healthcare, and national security, Willie explains what separates strong strategy from improvisation and how real change requires consistent involvement.This is a method that builds strength through repetition and learning.In this episode:✅ The four core steps of strategic learning✅ How leaders can avoid fragmentation and bias✅ Lessons from Kodak, Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, and military planning✅ What to do when planning fails, and why learning must continue✅ How leadership behavior shapes whether strategy works📚 Learn more in the book: Leadership—The Inside Story: Time-Tested Prescriptions for Those Who Seek to Lead https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Inside-Story-Time-Tested-Prescriptions/dp/1953943403🌐 Visit Willie’s website: https://williepietersen.com/📢 Connect with Willie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willie-pietersen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/williepietersen1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/williepietersenauthor/ 🎙️ Produced with Guidewise: https://www.guidewise.io/podcast/ 🎥Subscribe to follow the series: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEftzD2cyVmspjONQ__4UGg🎙️ Implementors Podcast (Presented by Guidewise):►Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@implementorspod►Podcast Homepage: https://www.guidewise.ai/podcast/►Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6uliK2fpHOOgjLDgUv1pNF?si=6520239306224710&nd=1►Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/implementors/id1678368738►Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8fcf7ddd-bf82-47cf-9339-efc29a75500d/implementors📱 Connect with Guidewise:► Homepage: https://www.guidewise.ai/► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@guidewiseai► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/guidewiseai► X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/guidewiseai► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guidewiseai► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guidewiseaiABOUT GUIDEWISE: At Guidewise, we blend operational expertise with AI-driven workforce analytics to guide enterprise organizations through impactful, enterprise AI implementation, digital transformation, and change adoption. Aiding our industry experts, our software harnesses AI and machine learning to integrate real-time people data into adaptive change management strategies -- anticipating challenges, minimizing resistance, and driving lasting success. Let's talk about your organization's AI strategy and change adoption needs today: https://www.guidewise.ai/contact/.👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more leadership insights rooted in timeless global wisdom.

What do ancient African proverbs have to teach modern leaders? In this powerful and personal conversation, Willie Pietersen explores the profound, time-tested wisdom passed down through oral tradition—and how it applies directly to leadership, strategy, and personal growth. 🌍🗣️Key Highlights:🌾 “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”🌾 “When the music changes, so does the dance.”🌾 “Don’t look where you fell—look where you slipped.”🌾 Why integrated thinking and broad education are vital to leadership in today’s worldThis episode is a call to open our lens, connect the dots, and turn wisdom into action.📚 Purchase Leadership--The Inside Story: Time-Tested Prescriptions for Those Who Seek To Lead:https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Inside-Story-Time-Tested-Prescriptions/dp/1953943403🌐 Learn More: https://williepietersen.com/📢 Stay Connected:► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willie-pietersen► X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/WillPietersen► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/williepietersen1/► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/williepietersenauthor🎙️ Implementors Podcast (Presented by Guidewise):►Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@implementorspod►Podcast Homepage: https://www.guidewise.ai/podcast/►Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6uliK2fpHOOgjLDgUv1pNF?si=6520239306224710&nd=1►Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/implementors/id1678368738►Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8fcf7ddd-bf82-47cf-9339-efc29a75500d/implementors📱 Connect with Guidewise:► Homepage: https://www.guidewise.ai/► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@guidewiseai► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/guidewiseai► X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/guidewiseai► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guidewiseai► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guidewiseaiABOUT GUIDEWISE: At Guidewise, we blend operational expertise with AI-driven workforce analytics to guide enterprise organizations through impactful, enterprise AI implementation, digital transformation, and change adoption. Aiding our industry experts, our software harnesses AI and machine learning to integrate real-time people data into adaptive change management strategies -- anticipating challenges, minimizing resistance, and driving lasting success. Let's talk about your organization's AI strategy and change adoption needs today: https://www.guidewise.ai/contact/.👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more leadership insights rooted in timeless global wisdom.

Ideas are easy. AI implementation is hard. We make it smarter, faster, and more human. Subscribe now to lead AI change.Join host Ted Wolf, Co-Founder & CEO of Guidewise, for an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Marc Brackett—Founding Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, professor at Yale’s Child Study Center, and author of the bestselling book Permission to Feel and Dealing with Feeling—on the latest episode of Implementors. With over two decades of pioneering research, Marc has helped redefine how emotions shape learning, decision-making, leadership, and organizational culture. In this episode, Marc unpacks why emotions aren’t a distraction from performance but the very key to unlocking it. He shares how leaders can harness emotional intelligence to manage anxiety, make better decisions, and build healthier cultures in both business and education. From the evidence-based RULER framework to real-world examples in schools and Fortune 500 companies, Marc reveals practical strategies for transforming emotions into a leadership advantage. He also explores the rising importance of emotional intelligence in the age of AI, making the case that investing in emotional skills is now essential for resilience, innovation, and human flourishing. Whether you’re leading a company, teaching in a classroom, or simply navigating life in a world of rapid change, this episode offers wisdom, practical tools, and a compelling reminder that emotions are always at the table.ABOUT DR. MARC BRACKETT: Dr. Marc Brackett is a world-leading expert in emotional intelligence whose work bridges academia, business, and personal transformation. As the Founding Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and a professor in Yale’s Child Study Center, he has spent over two decades exploring how emotions influence learning, leadership, performance, and well-being. His bestselling book Permission to Feel (translated into 25+ languages) continues to shift cultural perspectives on feeling and leadership. Dealing with Feeling, his more recent release, offers actionable strategies for cultivating emotional awareness and resilience in daily life. Dr. Brackett’s research has garnered more than $100 million in grant funding and appeared in over 175 scholarly publications. His expertise has shaped emotional intelligence programs at Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and countless educators and organizations globally. Learn more about Dr. Marc Brackett: https://marcbrackett.com/. Purchase his book, Permission to Feel (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1250212839/), and Dealing with Feeling: https://www.amazon.com/Dealing-Feeling-Your-Emotions-Create/dp/1250329590.ABOUT GUIDEWISE: At Guidewise, we blend operational expertise with AI-driven workforce analytics to guide enterprise organizations through impactful, enterprise AI implementation, digital transformation, and change adoption. Aiding our industry experts, our software platform harnesses AI and machine learning to integrate real-time people data into adaptive change management strategies — anticipating challenges, minimizing resistance, and driving lasting success. Let's talk about your organization's AI strategy and change adoption needs today: https://www.guidewise.ai/contact/.PODCAST LINKS:- Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@implementorspod- Podcast Homepage: https://www.guidewise.ai/podcast- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6uliK2fpHOOgjLDgUv1pNF?si=6520239306224710&nd=1- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guidewise-presents-implementors/id1678368738- Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8fcf7ddd-bf82-47cf-9339-efc29a75500d/guidewise-presents-implementorsSOCIAL:- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@implementorspod- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/implementorspod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/implementorspod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/implementorspod- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/implementorspod/

What can the cosmos teach us about leadership? In this expansive and deeply personal conversation, Willie Pietersen reflects on how astrophysics reshaped his understanding of purpose, legacy, and the true nature of leadership. 🌌🪐Key Highlights:🌠 Why understanding our impermanence can sharpen our leadership mission🌠 How a moon rock in the Oval Office helped Bill Clinton reset his team’s focus🌠 The emotional perspective gained by viewing Earth from space🌠 What Ray Bradbury, counterintuitive science, and cosmic awe reveal about meaningful workThis conversation reminds us: even though we're just passing through, we have just enough time to make a difference.📚 Purchase Leadership--The Inside Story: Time-Tested Prescriptions for Those Who Seek To Lead:https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Inside-Story-Time-Tested-Prescriptions/dp/1953943403🌐 Learn More: https://williepietersen.com/📢 Stay Connected:► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willie-pietersen► X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/WillPietersen► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/williepietersen1/► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/williepietersenauthor👍 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more leadership insights!🎙️ Implementors Podcast (Presented by Guidewise):►Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@implementorspod►Podcast Homepage: https://www.guidewise.ai/podcast►Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6uliK2fpHOOgjLDgUv1pNF?si=6520239306224710&nd=1►Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/implementors/id1678368738►Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8fcf7ddd-bf82-47cf-9339-efc29a75500d/implementors📱 Connect with Guidewise:► Homepage: https://www.guidewise.ai/► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@guidewiseai► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/guidewiseai► X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/guidewiseai► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guidewiseai► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guidewiseaiABOUT GUIDEWISE: At Guidewise, we blend operational expertise with AI-driven workforce analytics to guide enterprise organizations through impactful, enterprise AI implementation, digital transformation, and change adoption. Aiding our industry experts, our software harnesses AI and machine learning to integrate real-time people data into adaptive change management strategies -- anticipating challenges, minimizing resistance, and driving lasting success. Let's talk about your organization's AI strategy and change adoption needs today: https://www.guidewise.ai/contact/.

Ideas are easy. AI implementation is hard. We make it smarter, faster, and more human. Subscribe now to lead AI change.Join host Ted Wolf, Co-Founder & CEO of Guidewise, for an inspiring, high-impact conversation with Jeff Burningham—entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and author of The Last Book Written by a Human—on the latest episode of Implementors. Drawing from his journey building billion-dollar businesses, investing in transformative tech, and exploring over 60 countries, Jeff shares why the rise of smarter machines demands wiser humans. He unpacks how leaders can harness AI to elevate consciousness, strengthen culture, and prioritize human connection in an age dominated by technology. From running for governor to lessons learned on the Ganges, Jeff offers a fresh perspective on leadership that values relationships over results and business as a force for human flourishing. Whether you’re navigating AI adoption, evolving your leadership style, or rethinking the role of technology in our shared future, this episode delivers insight, inspiration, and a clear call to lead with love, wisdom, and courage.ABOUT JEFF BURNINGHAM: Jeff Burningham is a tech entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and explorer of human potential with a track record of building and investing in transformative companies. As Founder and Chairman of Peak Capital Partners—a $5B+ real estate investment firm—and Founding Partner of Peak Ventures, Jeff has backed over 50 high-growth businesses, including early investments in Spotify, Andela, Angel Studios, Lucid, and Taxbit. His career spans launching and scaling companies in tech and real estate, mentoring top entrepreneurs, and serving on more than 20 boards. In 2020, Jeff ran for Governor of Utah, bringing his leadership philosophy—rooted in service, connection, and conscious capitalism—to the public stage. A global traveler who has visited over 60 countries, Jeff draws on experiences from the Middle East to the banks of the Ganges to inform his work at the intersection of business, technology, and humanity. In his upcoming book, The Last Book Written by a Human, he challenges leaders to meet the rise of AI with wisdom, love, and a commitment to human flourishing. Jeff also hosts the Extraordinary Us podcast and teaches entrepreneurship to thousands of students as an adjunct professor at BYU. Follow Jeff on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-burningham-15a01a7b/. Learn more about his work: https://www.jeffburningham.com/. Purchase his book ‘The Last Book Written By a Human’ here: https://a.co/d/br0Q49L.ABOUT GUIDEWISE: At Guidewise, we blend operational expertise with AI-driven workforce analytics to guide enterprise organizations through impactful, enterprise AI implementation, digital transformation, and change adoption. Aiding our industry experts, our software platform harnesses AI and machine learning to integrate real-time people data into adaptive change management strategies — anticipating challenges, minimizing resistance, and driving lasting success. Let's talk about your organization's AI strategy and change adoption needs today: https://www.guidewise.ai/contact/.PODCAST LINKS:- Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@implementorspod- Podcast Homepage: https://www.guidewise.ai/podcast- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6uliK2fpHOOgjLDgUv1pNF?si=6520239306224710&nd=1- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guidewise-presents-implementors/id1678368738- Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8fcf7ddd-bf82-47cf-9339-efc29a75500d/guidewise-presents-implementorsSOCIAL:- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@implementorspod- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/implementorspod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/implementorspod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/implementorspod- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/implementorspod/

In a world where change moves faster than our ability to absorb it, how do leaders keep up? In this powerful conversation, Willie Pietersen explores how artificial intelligence can become a vital tool—not just for efficiency, but for learning at the speed of change. 🤖⚡Key Highlights:🧠 Why adaptive capacity—not age—determines an organization’s lifespan🧠 How AI can accelerate learning in industries like healthcare🧠 Real-world examples: clinical trials, rare diseases, and electronic medical records🧠 The urgent need to develop intelligence systems that keep pace with changeThis episode makes one thing clear: AI isn’t just a tool—it’s a test of how fast we can evolve. Use it wisely, or risk being left behind.📚 Purchase Leadership--The Inside Story: Time-Tested Prescriptions for Those Who Seek To Lead: https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Inside-Story-Time-Tested-Prescriptions/dp/1953943403🌐 Learn More: https://williepietersen.com/📢 Stay Connected:► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willie-pietersen► X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/WillPietersen► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/williepietersen1/► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/williepietersenauthor👍 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more leadership insights!🎙️ Implementors Podcast (Presented by Guidewise):►Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@implementorspod►Podcast Homepage: https://www.guidewise.ai/podcast/►Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6uliK2fpHOOgjLDgUv1pNF?si=6520239306224710&nd=1►Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/implementors/id1678368738►Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8fcf7ddd-bf82-47cf-9339-efc29a75500d/implementors📱 Connect with Guidewise:► Homepage: https://www.guidewise.ai/► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@guidewiseai► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/guidewiseai► X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/guidewiseai► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guidewiseai► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guidewiseaiABOUT GUIDEWISE: At Guidewise, we blend operational expertise with AI-driven workforce analytics to guide enterprise organizations through impactful, enterprise AI implementation, digital transformation, and change adoption. Aiding our industry experts, our software harnesses AI and machine learning to integrate real-time people data into adaptive change management strategies -- anticipating challenges, minimizing resistance, and driving lasting success. Let's talk about your organization's AI strategy and change adoption needs today: https://www.guidewise.ai/contact/.

Why do so many once-great companies fail to survive? In this eye-opening discussion, Willie Pietersen unpacks the harsh realities of corporate extinction—and how the laws of evolutionary science offer vital lessons for organizational strategy and resilience. 🌍⚠️Key Highlights:🔍 The #1 rule of survival: Adapt or perish🔍 How biases like status quo and confirmation blind us to change🔍 What Nokia and BlackBerry missed—and Steve Jobs saw🔍 Why artificial intelligence is a gradual revolution with urgent implicationsFrom sudden disruption to slow-moving revolutions like AI, this conversation provides a clear call to action: Learn your way forward, or risk being left behind.📚 Purchase Leadership--The Inside Story: Time-Tested Prescriptions for Those Who Seek To Lead:https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Inside-Story-Time-Tested-Prescriptions/dp/1953943403🌐 Learn More: https://williepietersen.com/📢 Stay Connected:► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willie-pietersen► X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/WillPietersen► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/williepietersen1/► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/williepietersenauthor👍 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more leadership insights!🎙️ Implementors Podcast (Presented by Guidewise):►Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@implementorspod►Podcast Homepage: https://www.guidewise.ai/podcast/►Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6uliK2fpHOOgjLDgUv1pNF?si=6520239306224710&nd=1►Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/implementors/id1678368738►Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8fcf7ddd-bf82-47cf-9339-efc29a75500d/implementors📱 Connect with Guidewise:► Homepage: https://www.guidewise.ai/► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@guidewiseai► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/guidewiseai► X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/guidewiseai► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guidewiseai► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guidewiseaiABOUT GUIDEWISE: At Guidewise, we blend operational expertise with AI-driven workforce analytics to guide enterprise organizations through impactful, enterprise AI implementation, digital transformation, and change adoption. Aiding our industry experts, our software harnesses AI and machine learning to integrate real-time people data into adaptive change management strategies -- anticipating challenges, minimizing resistance, and driving lasting success. Let's talk about your organization's AI strategy and change adoption needs today: https://www.guidewise.ai/contact/.

Ideas are easy. AI implementation is hard. We make it smarter, faster, and more human. Subscribe now to lead AI change.Join host Ted Wolf, Co-Founder & CEO of Guidewise, for a high-energy, no-fluff conversation with Tim Wilson—Chief Revenue Officer at ProductWind and seasoned sales leader—on the latest episode of Implementors. With decades of experience scaling high-growth tech companies and helping enterprise brands navigate the digital commerce landscape, Tim offers a grounded perspective on the real challenges facing modern sales teams. In this episode, Tim shares why AI alone won’t fix your sales problems—and what great CROs are doing differently. From rethinking the role of BDRs to building emotionally intelligent sales cultures, Tim unpacks the evolving relationship between people, process, and tech in the revenue engine. He talks candidly about what AI can do well, where it still falls short, and how leaders can blend human empathy with digital tools to unlock real performance. Whether you’re leading a sales team, driving GTM strategy, or just trying to make sense of how AI is reshaping the buyer journey, this episode is full of practical wisdom, hard-won lessons, and a refreshing dose of humor and humility.ABOUT TIM WILSON: Tim Wilson is a growth-driven revenue strategist and seasoned sales leader with deep expertise in digital commerce, AI in sales, and enterprise go-to-market execution. As Chief Revenue Officer at ProductWind, Tim leads all revenue-generating functions—driving strategy, sales, customer success, and operations to help enterprise brands win in a rapidly evolving e-commerce landscape. With a proven track record scaling high-growth tech companies—including CommerceIQ, Pattern, and 1010data—Tim has helped take startups from zero to unicorn by building and leading high-impact sales teams. He brings a rare blend of technical fluency, emotional intelligence, and GTM precision to the CRO role—advocating for sales cultures rooted in communication, curiosity, and continuous learning. At ProductWind, Tim is helping redefine how brands engage with retailer algorithms using AI-driven tools to enhance visibility, improve media efficiency, and scale growth. Follow Tim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothywilson/. Learn more about ProductWind: https://www.productwind.com.ABOUT GUIDEWISE: At Guidewise, we blend operational expertise with AI-driven workforce analytics to guide enterprise organizations through impactful, enterprise AI implementation, digital transformation, and change adoption. Let's talk about your organization's AI strategy and change adoption needs today: https://www.guidewise.ai/contact/.OUTLINE:00:00 Building the Future of Sales01:18 The Role of a Chief Revenue Officer05:29 The Evolution of BDRs in Sales11:50 Navigating Sales in the AI Era23:59 The Future of Sales and AI27:53 Unlocking Team Potential29:18 Understanding Sales Challenges32:10 Gaining Insights from Clients33:45 The Role of AI in Sales35:50 Transforming Sales Mindset38:28 Revolutionizing Recruitment in Sales40:56 The Importance of Communication43:05 Guiding Growth in Small BusinessesPODCAST LINKS:- Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@implementorspod- Podcast Homepage: https://www.guidewise.ai/podcast- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6uliK2fpHOOgjLDgUv1pNF?si=6520239306224710&nd=1- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guidewise-presents-implementors/id1678368738- Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8fcf7ddd-bf82-47cf-9339-efc29a75500d/guidewise-presents-implementorsSOCIAL:- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@implementorspod- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/implementorspod/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/implementorspod- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/implementorspod- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/implementorspod/

What separates good leaders from great ones? In this compelling conversation, Willie Pietersen explores why the most effective leadership is built on a foundation of both competence and character. 💼🧭Key Highlights:🧱 Why true leadership requires both business acumen and moral courage🧱 The challenge of short-term pressures vs. long-term responsibility🧱 The power of shared purpose, belief systems, and strategic clarity🧱 Insights from military leadership and how “commander’s intent” applies to businessIf you're building strategy, shaping culture, or striving to inspire lasting results, this discussion offers a practical and principled framework for doing it right.📚 Purchase Leadership--The Inside Story: Time-Tested Prescriptions for Those Who Seek To Lead:https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Inside-Story-Time-Tested-Prescriptions/dp/1953943403🌐 Learn More: https://williepietersen.com/📢 Stay Connected:► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willie-pietersen► X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/WillPietersen► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/williepietersen1/► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/williepietersenauthor👍 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more leadership insights!🎙️ Implementors Podcast (Presented by Guidewise):►Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@implementorspod►Podcast Homepage: https://www.guidewise.ai/podcast/►Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6uliK2fpHOOgjLDgUv1pNF?si=6520239306224710&nd=1►Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/implementors/id1678368738►Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8fcf7ddd-bf82-47cf-9339-efc29a75500d/implementors📱 Connect with Guidewise:► Homepage: https://www.guidewise.ai/► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@guidewiseai► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/guidewiseai► X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/guidewiseai► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guidewiseai► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guidewiseai🚨 DON’T MISS OUR UPCOMING WORKSHOP 🚨~ Execution or Extinction: Leading Change in the Age of AI ~AI isn’t just a tech challenge—it’s a leadership one. Join us for a high-impact workshop focused on the human side of AI transformation—the emotional resistance, cultural friction, and hidden belief breakdowns that quietly derail even the best-funded enterprise AI initiatives.✅ Learn how to:- Spot the silent saboteurs of change- Align beliefs, behaviors, and systems for real adoption- Lead with confidence in the age of intelligent machines🎁 EXCLUSIVE BONUS:Each live event attendee gets a free 1:1 working session with the Guidewise team (a $250+ value) to help you apply what you learn directly to your organization.‼️‼️‼️ Seats are limited! Register now:👉 https://events.guidewise.ai/execution-or-extinction💡 Special Offer for Our Community of Implementors:~ Use promo code ‘implement’ when you register to waive your admission fee.

Ideas are easy. AI implementation is hard. We make it smarter, faster, and more human. Subscribe now to lead AI change.Join host Ted Wolf, Co-Founder & CEO of Guidewise, for a candid, insight-packed conversation with Ted Shelton—COO of Inflection AI and veteran enterprise transformation leader—on the latest episode of Implementors. Drawing from decades of experience at Bain & Company, Cognizant, and now Inflection, Ted unpacks why so many enterprise AI initiatives stall out—and what leaders can do differently. From navigating cultural resistance to rethinking incentive structures and education, Ted lays out a clear-eyed framework for successful AI adoption. He shares practical lessons on experimentation, speed, and how to build internal labs that keep pace with exponential change. Most importantly, he explains why emotional intelligence is becoming the most underrated skill in enterprise transformation—and how leaders can build trust in an era of uncertainty. Whether you’re charting your first AI roadmap or wrestling with execution at scale, this episode offers hard-won wisdom to help you lead real, human-centered change.ABOUT TED SHELTON: Ted Shelton is a seasoned enterprise strategist and transformation leader with deep expertise in AI implementation, organizational change, and digital operations. As Chief Operating Officer of Inflection AI, Ted helps large-scale organizations navigate the complex shift from idea to impact—leveraging advanced AI to enhance human collaboration, productivity, and decision-making.With prior leadership roles at Bain & Company, Cognizant, and Genpact, Ted has spent decades guiding Fortune 500 companies through high-stakes technology transitions. At Inflection, he’s helping to redefine enterprise AI by focusing on speed, experimentation, and emotionally intelligent human-AI interactions. Ted is also the author of the widely followed “Infinite Future” newsletter, where he explores the intersection of exponential tech, leadership, and the future of work. His frameworks for enabling innovation—through executive education, employee empowerment, and AI innovation labs—have become go-to playbooks for enterprises seeking to move faster without losing trust or traction. Follow Ted on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tshelton/ Subscribe to his newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/infinite-futureABOUT GUIDEWISE: At Guidewise, we blend operational expertise with AI-driven workforce analytics to guide enterprise organizations through impactful, enterprise AI implementation, digital transformation, and change adoption. Aiding our industry experts, our software harnesses AI and machine learning to integrate real-time people data into adaptive change management strategies -- anticipating challenges, minimizing resistance, and driving lasting success. Let's talk about your organization's AI strategy and change adoption needs today: https://www.guidewise.ai/contact/.🚨 DON’T MISS OUR UPCOMING WORKSHOP 🚨~ Execution or Extinction: Leading Change in the Age of AI ~AI isn’t just a tech challenge—it’s a leadership one. Join us for a high-impact workshop focused on the human side of AI transformation—the emotional resistance, cultural friction, and hidden belief breakdowns that quietly derail even the best-funded enterprise AI initiatives.✅ Learn how to:- Spot the silent saboteurs of change- Align beliefs, behaviors, and systems for real adoption- Lead with confidence in the age of intelligent machines🎁 EXCLUSIVE BONUS:Each live event attendee gets a free 1:1 working session with the Guidewise team (a $250+ value) to help you apply what you learn directly to your organization.‼️‼️‼️ Seats are limited! Register now:👉 https://events.guidewise.ai/execution-or-extinction💡 Special Offer for Our Community of Implementors:~ Use promo code ‘implement’ when you register to waive your admission fee.

What’s the most powerful tool a leader can use? The right question. In this insightful conversation, Willie Pietersen explores how personal integrity and strategic clarity begin with learning to ask the right questions—of yourself and of the world around you. 🧭🗣️Key Highlights:❓ Why personal leadership starts with deep self-knowledge and moral clarity❓ The importance of having a personal “command center,” inspired by Marcus Aurelius❓ The 3 essential strategic questions every leader must answer❓ How Nelson Mandela’s inner transformation made peaceful change possibleWhether you're developing a business strategy or shaping your personal leadership style, this conversation offers a compelling blueprint for leading with conviction, courage, and curiosity.📚 Purchase Leadership--The Inside Story: Time-Tested Prescriptions for Those Who Seek To Lead:https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Inside-Story-Time-Tested-Prescriptions/dp/1953943403🌐 Learn More: https://williepietersen.com/📢 Stay Connected:► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willie-pietersen► X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/WillPietersen► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/williepietersen1/► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/williepietersenauthor👍 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more leadership insights!🎙️ Implementors Podcast (Presented by Guidewise):►Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@implementorspod►Podcast Homepage: https://www.guidewise.ai/podcast/►Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6uliK2fpHOOgjLDgUv1pNF?si=6520239306224710&nd=1►Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/implementors/id1678368738►Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8fcf7ddd-bf82-47cf-9339-efc29a75500d/implementors📱 Connect with Guidewise:► Homepage: https://www.guidewise.ai/► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@guidewiseai► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/guidewiseai► X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/guidewiseai► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guidewiseai► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guidewiseai🚨 DON’T MISS OUR UPCOMING WORKSHOP 🚨~ Execution or Extinction: Leading Change in the Age of AI ~AI isn’t just a tech challenge—it’s a leadership one. Join us for a high-impact workshop focused on the human side of AI transformation—the emotional resistance, cultural friction, and hidden belief breakdowns that quietly derail even the best-funded enterprise AI initiatives.✅ Learn how to:- Spot the silent saboteurs of change- Align beliefs, behaviors, and systems for real adoption- Lead with confidence in the age of intelligent machines🎁 EXCLUSIVE BONUS:Each live event attendee gets a free 1:1 working session with the Guidewise team (a $250+ value) to help you apply what you learn directly to your organization.‼️‼️‼️ Seats are limited! Register now:👉 https://events.guidewise.ai/execution-or-extinction💡 Special Offer for Our Community of Implementors:~ Use promo code ‘implement’ when you register to waive your admission fee.