2025 exposed the Great AI Delusion: companies squandered funds on AI without addressing their 'Fuzzy GTM.' AI doesn’t create performance; it amplifies flaws—igniting faster failure rather than growth. To scale in 2026, leadership must shift from 'AI Theater' to a Growth Operating System rooted in Customer Truth and execution. Embrace clarity or dry up.
5 Surprising Truths About AI in CRM for SMBs (and a 30‑Day Pilot Plan)
AI in CRM isn’t a mega‑project. Here’s how SMBs get quick wins: data hygiene, task‑specific agents, and human moments that matter.
From Trap to Transformation: The 6 Pitfalls Holding CMOs Back — and the 5 Roles You Must Now Master
Discover the six traps sabotaging modern marketing teams—and how the new Centaur CMO mindset, powered by AI and the IMPACT transformation Playbook, offers a real path to faster, scalable growth. A preview of Emmanuel Obadia’s VivaTech 2025 session.
From High-Growth Startups to Enterprise Giants: The Scaling Lessons No One Teaches You
From scaling startups to transforming enterprise teams, this post explores the frameworks, methodologies, and tools—such as OKRs, Lean Startup, and IMPACT—that help leaders drive growth with clarity. Learn how the combination of vision, strategy, and AI-powered insights can guide your organization towards success.
Revolutionizing B2B: How JTBD and Generative AI Unlock Customer Success
Unlock the future of B2B sales and marketing with the Jobs-To-Be-Done (JTBD) framework and Generative AI. This post explores how to decode customer motivations, tackle the Four Forces of Progress, and align messaging for maximum impact. Featuring actionable steps and real-world examples from QuickBooks and Intercom, learn how to transform customer challenges into opportunities and deliver lasting value. Ready to revolutionize your approach?
McKinsey’s Wake-Up Call: 10 Shifts That Could Make or Break Your Business
In a rapidly evolving business world, is your organization prepared to navigate the future? McKinsey's recent 'State of Organizations' report unveils crucial insights into the transformations impacting businesses worldwide. With only half of organizations feeling ready for future shocks, the report highlights the urgency of agility, resilience, and leadership development. Dive into our analysis to uncover the strategies employed by successful 'beacon organizations,' the roadblocks hampering progress, and the game-changing role of AI and hybrid work models in shaping the future of organizations. Are you ready to adapt and thrive in this dynamic landscape?
2021 Tech Trends and the Pandemic Impact on the business
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0SVdnMTHn8 I was given to present last week to investment bankers, and wanted to share what I covered about 2021 Tech Trends and the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the business adoption of tech innovations. I based this presentation on McKinsey's publications and research. I eluded to: Cloud (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, DaaS), Artificial Intelligence … Continue reading 2021 Tech Trends and the Pandemic Impact on the business
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