In this episode hosts John Sanei and Erik Kruger delve into the critical role of communication within teams and the seven essential conversations necessary for success. Erik and John also share their personal experiences with AI integration in their businesses. Key Takeaways from The 7 Conversations: Psychological Safety - Creating psychological safety is fundamental for effective team communication. Vision for the Future - Continuous dialogue around the team's vision maintains alignment and prevents divergence. Accountability - Accountability conversations address areas where standards and expectations aren't met. Growth and Feedback - Feedback drives personal growth and fosters higher performance. Unspoken Issues - Addressing unspoken issues promotes team growth and trust. Individual Needs - Identifying and fulfilling individual needs nurtures team dependency and collaboration. The North Star - The North Star framework shapes the team's behaviors and leads to mission accomplishment. Other topics of discussion include: 5% of people are banned from using any AI tools at work The Impact of AI on Different Professions Utilizing AI for Business Enhancement Looking Ahead: Integrating AI into Business ------------- Get social with us on LINKEDIN, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK. You can also watch this episode on YOUTUBE.

In this episode John Sanei delivers a masterclass on the subject of how technological advances are helping and hindering us. Between Erik Kruger and John Sanei they unpack several fascinating points including: Jeremy Rifkin's book "Zero Marginal Cost Society" which unpacks how technology brings many costs down to almost zero; "everything that technology touches goes to zero in the replication of that product" How the CEO of OpenAI Sam Altman, plans to ask AI for a business model, and The six D's created by Peter Diamandis from Singularity University. Digitized, Dematerialized, Deceptive, Democratize, Demonetize, and Disrupt.\ As John says "If you're over 35 years old, you have to work extra hard to engage with this information, to be able to unlearn old ways to realize that this is the new shiny thing."  ------------- Get social with us on LINKEDIN, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK. You can also watch this episode on YOUTUBE.

In this episode John Sanei and Erik Kruger discuss the various threats to our survival. The dynamic duo then move and unpack how we can lead our teams and organizations through these physical, emotional and mental threats, courageously.  ------------- Get social with us on LINKEDIN, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK. You can also watch this episode on YOUTUBE.

Watch this episode on Youtube In this episode John Sanei and Erik Kruger get down to the nitty gritty of what makes a great team and how to cultivate strong relationships. Whether it be a small business, an multi-national corporation or a personal relationship the lessons are universally applicable. ------------- Get social with us on LINKEDIN, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK. You can also watch this episode on YOUTUBE.

This week we revisit a previous episode as Erik and John unpack the concept of "Authenticity Deficit Disorder." Get social with us on Instagram, Linkedin and TikTok. We are also on Youtube.