Stop obsessing over AI tools. The real win is reshaping your org so humans and machines decide faster together — like an octopus, not a rigid shell.
Articles by Jonathan Brill
LeadershipNOW: Lessons from the Octopus About Leading AI Transformation
The most successful leaders don’t treat AI as just another technology implementation. Instead, they recognize it as a catalyst for fundamental organizational redesign.
Psychology Today: Humans + AI = Superintelligent Teams
Make faster, better calls together.
CIO: The Elephant Problem: Why you can’t see AI opportunities
You’re not missing AI’s potential because it’s hiding — it’s because you’re looking too closely. Step back and see the whole system, not just the tasks.
Blueprints for an AEC AI-First Built World
How AI is democratizing BIM and project management tools for AEC firms of all sizes.
Chief Executive: You’re Asking The Wrong AI Questions. Start Here Instead.
What can AI do for you and your team in the near future? Don’t start with the technology; start with the value. Ask these three questions.
Psychology Today: Autonomy in the AI Era
A manager’s playbook for creating an intelligent and coordinated network.
The Professional Services Paradigm Shift
From billable hours to intelligence-driven delivery.
Psychology Today: Psychological Safety Drives AI Adoption
How to use neuroscience to unleash workplace innovation.
Psychology Today: AI Anxiety at Work?
How leaders reduce fear and build confidence.
The Octopus Organization: Why AI Demands Adaptive Leadership Over Rigid Hierarchies
Why rigid companies fail while Octopus Organizations thrive. Discover how AI-powered adaptability beats efficiency in business transformation.
The Great Nonprofit Awakening: AI’s Revolutionary Impact on Social Good
The nonprofit sector is experiencing a seismic shift that rivals the most dramatic transformations in commercial industries. Artificial intelligence isn’t just knocking on the door—it’s already inside, fundamentally rewiring how organizations deliver social impact.
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