# brian betkowski (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover brian betkowski. Page: Feed: --- ## Why Your Operating Model Matters More Than Your AI Strategy _2026-07-02 · Strategy That Works_ Most organizations are trying to fit AI into operating models that were designed long before AI existed. In this episode, Brian Betkowski and Ed Haines are joined by Sean Woolley to explore a different approach: designing the organization around AI instead of layering AI onto existing processes. Together, they discuss how leaders should rethink workflows, management structures, decision-making,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/318656/episodes/19436195-why-your-operating-model-matters-more-than-your-ai-strategy.mp3) ## The Human Side of AI: Employee Engagement, Adoption, and Leading in the Age of Agents _2026-04-28 · Strategy That Works_ In this episode of Jabian's Strategy That Works podcast, Brian Betkowski and Ed Haines are joined by Fred Jewell, a people and engagement expert, and author of We Can't Do It Alone . Fred created the Jabian Engagement Framework, a six-driver model that helps leaders diagnose and address what's really going on with their people, and in this conversation he applies it directly to the AI adoption… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/318656/episodes/19089707-the-human-side-of-ai-employee-engagement-adoption-and-leading-in-the-age-of-agents.mp3) ## The Real Reasons Companies Aren’t Moving Faster on AI _2026-03-30 · Strategy That Works_ AI is advancing at an unprecedented pace, but adoption inside organizations is lagging behind. In this episode, Brian Betkowski and Ed Haines sit down with Will Funderburg to unpack why. Drawing from real executive conversations, Will outlines the top reasons companies hesitate to fully embrace AI, from ROI uncertainty and data challenges to workforce concerns and organizational inertia. The… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/318656/episodes/18933254-the-real-reasons-companies-aren-t-moving-faster-on-ai.mp3) ## AI, Volatility, and the Future of Supply Chain Decision-Making _2026-03-30 · Strategy That Works_ Supply chains have always faced disruption, but today’s environment is fundamentally different. In this episode, Brian Betkowski and Ed Haines are joined by Greg Giesecke to explore why volatility is no longer episodic, but structural. They unpack how demand, supply, and pricing volatility are reshaping business models, and why traditional planning approaches are no longer sufficient. The… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/318656/episodes/18933216-ai-volatility-and-the-future-of-supply-chain-decision-making.mp3) ## Leadership Through Service: Building Trust, Teams, and Impact _2026-03-30 · Strategy That Works_ In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, Brian Betkowski and Ed Haines sit down with Dr. Kofi Smith to explore the journey from self-doubt to impactful leadership. Kofi shares his experiences overcoming early struggles with confidence, navigating pivotal career moments, and building high-performing teams through trust and service. The conversation goes beyond business, touching on purpose,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/318656/episodes/18933166-leadership-through-service-building-trust-teams-and-impact.mp3) ## Navigating AI as an Executive _2026-03-19 · Strategy That Works_ AI is advancing at a pace that is overwhelming even the most experienced executives. In this episode, Brian Betkowski and Ed Haines explore a growing pattern: leaders aren’t resisting AI, they’re freezing. Faced with rapid change, fragmented tools, unclear ROI, and unfamiliar technology, many organizations are choosing inaction. The discussion unpacks why this happens, the risks of waiting, and… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/318656/episodes/18874476-navigating-ai-as-an-executive.mp3) ## The Human Side of AI Transformation _2026-02-20 · Strategy That Works_ AI adoption is accelerating, but most organizations are underestimating the human side of the change. We are joined by Karen Dernavich to unpack why AI transformations stall, how leaders build trust and curiosity, and what it takes to move teams from fear to ownership. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/318656/episodes/18713967-the-human-side-of-ai-transformation.mp3) ## From Synergies to Systems: The Next Era of Deal Making _2026-02-20 · Strategy That Works_ Mergers and acquisitions are still active, but the logic behind them is evolving. In this episode, we are joined by Dan Hickey to explore how the next decade of deals will be less about financial engineering and scale, and more about building position, influence, and ecosystem advantage. They unpack the rise of modular “string of pearls” acquisitions, cross-industry convergence, the growing role… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/318656/episodes/18713913-from-synergies-to-systems-the-next-era-of-deal-making.mp3) ## From Automation to Orchestration: Rethinking CX with AI _2026-01-30 · Strategy That Works_ In this episode of the Strategy That Works Podcast, hosts Brian Betkowski and Ed Haines are joined by Brittany Christian, leader of Jabian’s Customer Acquisition and Retention service area, to explore how AI is reshaping customer experience. The conversation digs into why automation without culture leads to fragmented experiences, how AI can enable true orchestration across channels, and what the… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/318656/episodes/18578475-from-automation-to-orchestration-rethinking-cx-with-ai.mp3) ## [Finnish Seedboxes — Up to 20Gbps (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/O537RWJNWui6) _2026-01-30 · **Sponsored**_ Private Finnish seedboxes with 1–20Gbps speeds, RAID storage and 14‑day refund ## Unlocking Hidden Value: Strategies for Seamless Operations _2025-07-03 · Strategy That Works_ Join Brian Betkowski and Ed Haines on Strategy That Works as they welcome Will Funderburg, leader of Jabian’s Charlotte office and Operational Excellence Service Area. In this episode, Will breaks down how to tackle the $14 trillion U.S. operational cost pool with tactical frameworks, from the hit list/wish list approach for AI and RPA opportunities to SPOT360’s rapid diagnostic across 12 core… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/318656/episodes/17445027-unlocking-hidden-value-strategies-for-seamless-operations.mp3)