AI Strategy Is a Marathon

Success with AI isn’t about who starts fastest—it’s aboutwho keeps going. Angela Schultz and Loren Horsager unpack the mindset businessleaders need to build endurance in AI adoption. Learn how to measure progress,empower teams, and navigate rapid change without losing focus.

You’ll hear:

Why learning is the new ROI

How to future-proof your tools and data

What companies get wrong about AI leadership

Loren's predictions for industries most affected by AI in 2026

A practical "prompt of the week" for giving better feedback with AI

Episode 12: AI in the Workforce — From Fear to Empowerment
Disruption is here, but so is opportunity. In this episode, Angela Schultz andLoren Horsager tackle the big questions about AI and the workforce: Will jobsbe lost? How do we retrain employees? And what role should leaders play inmaking AI adoption a shared, empowering experience?
You’ll hear:
- Why skepticism can be healthy but action is urgent- How hands-on training creates aha moments for employees- The leadership styles that succeed in AI adoption- Why starting with accessible tools like ChatGPT and Copilot builds momentum
Tune in to discover how to lead your teams into an AI-powered future withconfidence.

Episode 11: Should You Buy or Build With AI?
Angela Schultz and Loren Horsager unpack the most common question they hearfrom leaders right now: is it smarter to buy established business tools, or tobuild lightweight custom ones with AI? They explore the pros and cons of eachpath, from cost and compliance to team adoption and training. If you’ve everwondered whether that shiny new AI product is worth it—or whether you couldjust build it yourself—this episode has the answers.
You’ll learn:
- Why buying still makes sense for certain platforms- Where AI‑powered building opens new possibilities- The cultural and training factors leaders often overlook- How to use prompts to test whether building could work for you
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