Nexus Notes

LLMs: Quilting with Words Many of you are aware that I am a technology enthusiast with a particular focus on artificial intelligence and its impact on reshaping our world of work. But what you may not know is that I am also a traditionalist and a creator of quilts. Yes, I buy yards of fabric, cut it into small shapes, and reassemble those pieces into something beautiful and functional. Quilting is a tactile, creative process that allows me to slow down and reflect, especially as I am also...

Managing Control: How Thoughtful AI Integration Reduces Technology Fatigue Managing control in the era of AI integration is as much a leadership challenge as it is a technical one. Nowhere is this more apparent than when organizations face technology fatigue, a growing phenomenon fueled by an unrelenting pace of innovation and an endless stream of AI solutions promising to revolutionize the workplace. While some leaders succumb to the temptation of adopting each new tool as it emerges, more...

Fear, Control, and the Uneasy Adoption of Artificial Intelligence The rise of artificial intelligence has stirred wonder and unease across professional and academic landscapes. Its promise of speed, accuracy, and intelligent automation presents enormous potential for enhancing productivity, decision-making, and innovation. Yet, despite its many advantages, a persistent fear lingers. For many, AI feels like a threat rather than a tool. It evokes apprehensions about job displacement, academic...

AI Consultant? Or AI Strategist? The Questions We Ask Matter A recent LinkedIn post challenged so-called “AI consultants” to name all AI lifecycle phases, identify the control points, and map them to system diagrams. The implication was clear: if you cannot do these things on command, your engagement is not worth continuing. At first glance, the post seems to promote accountability. But dig a little deeper, and two flawed assumptions become apparent. First, the post implies that “AI” has a...

AI, Headshots, and the Quiet Transformation of Everyday Workflows We often think of AI in terms of its grand potential, such as autonomous vehicles, intelligent assistants, and deep learning models. However, some of the most interesting changes happen in quiet, practical ways that reshape our work. Take headshots, for example. Professional headshots have long been a staple of organizational branding, from LinkedIn profiles to executive bios on corporate websites. However, getting them done...

How to Prepare Your Team to Harness AI Practically and Sustainably A recent post from a mission-driven leader asked a thoughtful, important question: “Who can teach our team how to harness AI - not just the flashy stuff, but in ways that are real, consistent, and integrated into our work?” It is the right question to ask, and one that many organizations are beginning to grapple with as the AI conversation shifts from possibility to practicality. When teams begin exploring artificial...

The Psychology Behind Seamless AI Adoption: Why Integration Matters One of the most overlooked barriers to adopting artificial intelligence in the workplace is not technical but psychological. While AI tools like large language models (LLMs) rapidly reshape the business landscape, their adoption often stalls when introduced in isolation. Organizations make the mistake of focusing on capabilities instead of context. However, successful AI implementation is not just about what the technology...

Is Your Company Using AI? Why This Question Misses the Mark in B2B Contracts As organizations increasingly adopt artificial intelligence (AI) across core operations, many B2B service agreements, data-sharing contracts, and cybersecurity checklists have begun to include a now-familiar line of inquiry: Is your company using AI? While seemingly straightforward, this question is deceptively vague and deeply problematic in its construction and practical implications. The challenge lies not in...

AI Will Not Replace You, Unless You Forget What Makes You Valuable Lately, there has been no shortage of bold declarations on social media: “AI will replace you,” “You won’t be hired without an AI-first mindset,” or “Adapt or be obsolete.” While these headlines generate attention, they often miss the deeper truth: AI is a tool and an accelerant, not a replacement for what makes people truly valuable in the workplace. The real question is not whether AI will take your job. It’s whether you are...

What a College Tour Revealed About the Future of Work: We Are Not Ready for AI This past weekend, I took my daughter on a series of college tours, an exciting milestone in her journey and a reflective one in mine. These visits were filled with the usual comparisons: campus size, academic offerings, dorm life, and extracurriculars. But the most telling insights came from the questions I asked about how each university is approaching artificial intelligence. As someone focused on the...