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William McLemore shared thisWilliam McLemore shared thisAdobe's new Firefly release is *incredible*. 🔥 Notice the 'Generative Fill' feature that allows you to extend your images and add/remove objects with a single click. AI is unlocking a new era of human creativity. Tools like this are now so intuitive that anyone - even people very limited computer skills - can complete high quality editing in second. Imagine the potential when creativity is no longer constrained by technical skills. The only limitation will be human imagination. Fascinating future ahead.
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William McLemore shared thisWilliam McLemore shared thisNo matter how many times you fail, never give up! Resilience is the key. 😎 Stunning live performance of Yoann Bourgeois. 😍 Follow for 🤯 inspirations. I pick and share valuable content I find cool, innovative, different, and distinctive. Business Design Consulting ——— Source: @mathieustern, Instagram
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William McLemore liked thisWilliam McLemore liked thisThis is one of the most honest Shark Tank moments ever. No polished pitch. No buzzwords. No fake confidence. Just someone saying the truth, even when it wasn’t perfect. And somehow, that made it powerful. Confidence isn’t sounding rehearsed. It’s being comfortable not pretending. People don’t buy perfection. They buy authenticity they can trust. What stood out to you more here the numbers or the honesty?
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William McLemore liked thisWilliam McLemore liked thisAI Governance isn’t a policy problem. It’s an architecture problem. Most organizations jump into AI… but struggle to scale it responsibly because governance is fragmented or reactive. Governance is not a one-time setup — it’s a capability. The AI governance roadmap must be executed through a phased, iterative approach to scale responsibly. A structured 8-step roadmap makes AI governance practical, scalable, and measurable: 🔹 1. Start with risk + business alignment Anchor governance in business strategy, AI use cases, and risk landscape. Ground decisions in value and enterprise risk (ERM). 🔹 2. Define Responsible AI Principles Privacy, fairness, transparency, security, accountability — your “AI constitution.” 🔹 3. Establish Governance Structure Board oversight, AI Governance Committee, AI Center of Excellence (AI CoE), and clear decision rights. No governance without accountability. 🔹 4. Policy & Standards Framework — build the operating model Define policies, standards, and guardrails. Move from intent → enforceable controls. 🔹 5. AI Lifecycle Governance Embed governance across design → build → deploy → monitor. Not after the fact. 🔹 6. Monitor, Audit & Improve Continuously monitor AI systems, audit outcomes, and refine controls. Governance must evolve with models, data, and risk. 🔹 7. Integrated Risk Management Manage AI risks across data, models, and operations — integrated into enterprise risk management (ERM). This is where governance becomes real. 🔹 8. Training & Adoption Enable teams with awareness, change management, and practical guidance. Governance only works if people understand it. 🔹 9. Measure Value & Scale Define metrics and accountability. What gets measured gets governed — ROI, trust, compliance, innovation. Scale AI with confidence through continuous improvement. 👉 Reality check: You can’t outsource AI accountability. AI Governance, when done right, becomes the architecture runway that enables trusted, scalable AI across the enterprise. #AI #AIGovernance #EnterpriseArchitecture #ResponsibleAI #DigitalTransformation #DataGovernance
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William McLemore liked thisDon't just "create" content anymore. Build an always-on replacement. Here's how: Absolute banger sheet by Josh S.. He's releasing incredible content at the moment! You see, most people are still writing every post from scratch. But those that are posting high-quality content, consistently... They have an agent, handling research, drafts, and repurposing. All before they've even had their first morning coffee. Here's how to build your first AI content agent in 9 steps: 📋 Pick one content task Research or repurposing, which one? Write one sentence: given this input, the agent produces this output. 📍 Map it like a process Break it down into 6-7 clear steps before you open any tool. You decide what goes in... and what comes out! 🌱 Choose where it lives LangChain, LangGraph, and CrewAI are great starting points. Start simple and ramp up when you need to. ✔ Define inputs, outputs, and tools Pick your input: a topic, URL, or a transcript. Give it the exact output format you want in return. 📝 Write the job description Your system prompt is basically the brain of the whole thing. Include your role, boundaries, style, example of best posts... 💭 Add memory and context Add recent posts, performance data, tone of voice, and ICP. If it has no context, the output will be generic! 🛡️ Add guardrails Always a human review before anything goes live. Guardrails are what makes it safe to trust the agent. ⚙️ Build a simple interface One input field. One run button. If it takes effort to access, it won't get used. 🧪 Test on 5 real posts Analyse the output compared to your own writing... Use your human judgement to say if it's good enough! Most people think their content is too personal to systemise. However, after a few months of posting, your voice is documented. Then, it becomes a repeatable process. But remember that you still have to use your brain folks! This is a tool to help with execution, but not the thinking. Will you be giving this a go? Let me know in the comments. ♻️ Repost to help people stop doing content manually. ➡️ Follow Thomas Pearce for more like this. -- P.S. We give these type of guides in our newsletter, Building Leverage. You can subscribe for free here: https://lnkd.in/gqBfBzvU You will be joining 2,000+ people enjoying it weekly!
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William McLemore liked thisWilliam McLemore liked thisMost people think Agentic AI is just "ChatGPT + tools" They're wrong. This diagram by Luís Rodrigues shows the full stack. Five layers. Each one matters. Most failures happen in layers 4 and 5, not in the models. Think of Agentic AI in 5 layers: 𝟭/ 𝗔𝗜 & 𝗠𝗟 (𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻) Turning data into decisions. This is classical learning. Supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning. 𝟮/ 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲) Neural networks and transformers. This is where the machinery learns patterns at scale. 𝟯/ 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗔𝗜 (𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲) LLMs and multimodal generation. LLMs generate content. RAG pulls context. Multimodal models handle text, image, audio and video. The output layer. 𝟰/ 𝗔𝗜 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 (𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻) Where AI becomes operational. • Planning (ReAct, Chain-of-Thought, Tree-of-Thought) • Tool use and orchestration • Context management (state + history) • Human-in-the-loop oversight 𝟱/ 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗜 (𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺) Autonomy at scale. It is the most underestimated layer. It includes: • Governance, safety, guardrails • Observability and tracing (Why did it do that?) • Memory governance and retention policies • Rollback and failure recovery • Cost and resource management • Multi-agent coordination Clever algorithms don't guarantee reliability. Architecture does. Without audit trails, debugging capabilities, reversal mechanisms, and clear boundaries, you haven't built autonomy. You've created an unpredictable script that might or might not work. 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴: "Which technology should I pick?" 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴: "How does this system behave when things go wrong?" ---- P.S.: If you want to master building AI products from scratch and future-proof your career, I recommend Product Faculty's #1 AI PM Certification Go here for $500 off https://lnkd.in/eAv8Q8rT ---- ♻️ Repost this if you have aspiring PMs in your network ➕ Follow me (Basia Kubicka) for more resources like this 🔔 Subscribe to my newsletter for more deep dives https://lnkd.in/eh4F8bdw
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William McLemore liked thisWilliam McLemore liked thisAI Agents and Agentic AI are not the same thing. Your competitors already know the difference: There are actually 3 major types of AI workflows you need to know. Each one fills a slightly different gap in your business. But be warned: the window is narrowing. Your competitors are already using them to automate their businesses. Here's how they differ (and how to use them properly): 🤖 Non-Agentic AI ↳ Basic prompt-response AI with no memory/reasoning. ⚙️ How it works: - User types a single prompt, model processes - Generates a direct response immediately - Interaction ends with no context retention ✅ Pros: ↳ Fast, cheap, and universally accessible ↳ Requires no technical build or integration ↳ Great for clear, one-off tasks 🚫 Cons: ↳ No reasoning or context awareness ↳ Quality depends heavily on prompts ↳ Struggles with multi-step work 📈 How to build fast: ↳ Open ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini ↳ Write clear, specific prompts with context ↳ Copy output, edit as needed, and repeat 🧠 Agentic AI ↳ A self-managing AI system that can plan and execute. ⚙️ How it works: - The system breaks your goal into sub-tasks - Connects to tools, APIs, data sources - Evaluates results with feedback loops ✅ Pros: ↳ Handles complex, changing projects ↳ Can integrate with tools and databases ↳ Produces more reliable outcomes 🚫 Cons: ↳ Slower and more expensive than agents ↳ Requires human oversight and guardrails ↳ Risk of overbuilding for simple problems 📈 How to build fast: ↳ Start with a code-native LLM like Claude Code ↳ Give structured goals, constraints, & acceptance criteria ↳ Add an execution loop and persist memory ⚡ AI Agent ↳ Single-task AI worker designed to automate one task. ⚙️ How it works: - User defines one clear responsibility - Agent receives inputs, accesses connected tools - Executes and outputs without guidance ✅ Pros: ↳ Automates repetitive, time-consuming tasks ↳ Quick setup and cost-efficient ↳ Easy to test and refine within roles 🚫 Cons: ↳ It can't handle broader projects ↳ Breaks if inputs are unclear or data is missing ↳ Needs orchestration to work alongside other agents 📈 How to build fast: ↳ Define one clear outcome with measurable success criteria ↳ Connect the agent to structured inputs (e.g. CRM) ↳ Use worfklow tools like Zapier, MNake, or n8n TL;DR: AI Agents perform single-task automation. Agentic AI is for multi-step problem solving. Dominant businesses have graduated to building these AI systems. Searchable is the perfect starting point for Agentic AI. It analyses your site, identifies visibility gaps across Google and AI search, and optimises your website for SEO and AI search. Letting you focus on your business. Start your 14-day free trial here: https://lnkd.in/epgXyFmi -- 📌 If you want a high-res PDF of this sheet: 1. Follow Chris Donnelly 2. Like the post 3. Repost to your network 4. Subscribe to: https://lnkd.in/eUTCQTWb
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William McLemore liked thisWilliam McLemore liked this🚀 I am excited to speak at SQL Saturday in Atlanta this year! At my session, "Streamlining DataOps in Fabric: Implementing Azure DevOps CI/CD Pipelines for Fabric SQL DB" I will show you how you can: ✅ Create a SQL Database in Fabric ✅ Source Control your database objects ✅ Create CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps ✅ Deploy your Fabric SQL DB to Production 📅 Date: March 8, 2025 📍 Location: Alpharetta, GA Register now for the event! https://lnkd.in/gxMmPczj #SQLSaturday #DataOps #AzureDevOps #SQLDB #MicrosoftFabric
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William McLemore liked thisGenius is everywhere. If you are born on planet earth, you are in paradise!William McLemore liked this𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬, 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐥, 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐭𝐬, 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝. A powerful truth about life is that your journey isn’t passive; it’s an evolving process that you shape yourself. Life begins when you open your eyes through awareness. When you're aware, you start to notice the opportunities, lessons, and connections around you. This is the first step to building a meaningful life—being present and truly seeing what the world has to offer. Consciousness, goes beyond mere awareness. It connects you to your deeper self, opening your soul to a more profound understanding of who you are and your role in the world. When you’re conscious, you begin to recognize the deeper significance in your actions, choices, and experiences. It creates a foundation for a more intentional life. Purpose is what gives meaning to your actions. It fuels your heart, driving you toward goals that matter. With purpose, life becomes more than a series of tasks—it transforms into a journey where every step, no matter how small, moves you toward something bigger than yourself. Purpose provides the direction you need to stay on course, even when challenges arise. Vision is what brings it all together. It connects the dots between your awareness, consciousness, and purpose. Vision is the ability to see the bigger picture, helping you make sense of the small moments and decisions that shape your life. When you have a clear vision, you can take confident steps toward your goals, knowing that each action contributes to the overall masterpiece of your life. Together, they #PAVE the way to explore and experience life. #Purpose: Purpose drives your heart and gives meaning to everything you do. #Awareness: Awareness opens your eyes to the world’s possibilities and lessons. #Vision: Vision helps you connect the pieces of your life and see the bigger picture. #Elevation: When you align these, you elevate your life, rising above obstacles and limitations. Every choice you make is a stroke on the canvas of your existence, and each experience adds colour and depth. By connecting these elements, you begin to craft a life that is not just lived, but intentionally created with meaning. The takeaway? Life is your canvas. With every decision and action, you have the chance to paint your unique masterpiece. Embrace purpose, be aware, stay connected to your vision, and watch your life elevate into something extraordinary. The next move is yours—what will you paint next? ---------------------- My #purpose: "Keep it #Simple, Master the #Basics, Navigate life by #Compass, and Make a #Difference." Book a complimentary 'Discovery Call' with me at https://lnkd.in/drHjcUxm. Disclaimer: The video is sourced from open media. #thesoulpreneur #PurposeToPerformance #LinkedInConnection
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William McLemore liked thisWilliam McLemore liked thisSales is your engine ↴ Marketing is your fuel. Without marketing, you'll lack: → Brand Trust → Market Share → Consideration → Brand Awareness → Warm Opportunities So if you have a sales problem... You probably also have a marketing problem. How do you fix it? → Invest More Time → Invest More Money → Invest More Resources And create more "fuel" for your sales team. --- Follow Jeff Gapinski for more content like this. ♻️ Share this with other marketers who can relate.
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MANNA Worldwide
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Short-Term Missionary, Belize Central America
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Disaster and Humanitarian Relief
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"Mini-MBA" Certificate, General Studies, Tulane University
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Executive Leadership, Vanderbilt University
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Program on Negotiation, Harvard Law School
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Securities Industry Institute, three-year program, Wharton School of Business
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Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course Honor Graduate
US Army Reserve
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Platoon Leaders’ Development Course Honor Graduate
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Advanced Individual Training Honor Graduate
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Basic Training Platoon Honor Graduate
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