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#77 – The Road Ahead, Part 2: What It’s Really Like to Build Clarity As a Job
Momentum is messy. And perpetual motion is not progress. In this episode of Dataliction Essentials, John Staub unpacks the hidden cost of unclear processes inside growing companies. As leaders rush to implement AI or automate everything, they often overlook the real issue: they don’t fully understand their own mess. This conversation with Travis and Josh […]
#76 – The Human AI Moment
We’re not being replaced by AI—we’re being numbed by it. In this episode of Dataliction® Essentials, John Staub confronts the quiet cost of automation. As AI makes life easier, are we sacrificing the very things that make us human? This reflection explores how convenience can erode memory, creativity, and meaning. From fast-food content to algorithmic […]
#75 – The Road Ahead, Part 1: AI, Consulting & What We’ve Learned So Far
I isn’t magic—it’s a mirror. In this episode of The Dataliction Podcast, John and Travis reflect on what they’ve learned while on the road consulting with companies trying to adopt AI. They unpack the surprises, the missed opportunities, and the hard lessons about what’s working (and what’s not). From overhyped expectations to poor data foundations, […]
#74 – The Real Reason AI Doesn’t Work
Most AI projects don’t fail because of bad tech—they fail because of bad leadership. In this episode of Dataliction Essentials, John breaks down what really makes or breaks an AI initiative. It’s not about the tools, it’s about ownership, trust, alignment, and translation between business and technical teams. He explores why AI must be treated […]
#73 – Beating the AI Odds with Jason Beutler
Most AI projects fail—but they don’t have to. In this episode of the Dataliction podcast, John, Travis, and Jason Beutler break down why 95% of AI initiatives are missing the mark. They explore the real cost of poor implementation, the danger of closed models, and what it takes to truly integrate AI into daily operations. […]
#72 – Systems Over Sparks
AI isn’t about tools—it’s about systems. In this episode of Dataliction Essentials, John unpacks the real reason most AI efforts stall out: weak organizational systems. With 79% of companies piloting AI but only 27% scaling it, the problem isn’t tech—it’s structure. John makes the case that AI must be led by business leaders, not just […]