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Will AI Replace Humans? Why We Still Need a Human in the Loop

Have you ever wondered if people were afraid when the typewriter was replaced by computers? I thought about that when I recently remembered my typewriting class in high school. For two years, we practiced the rhythm of the keys, increasing our speed and accuracy. Then suddenly when I started my junior year, the class changed….

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Growth Happens in the Pause: Why Slowing Down May Be the Most Productive Thing You Do

We live in an always-on culture. A world where being busy is worn like a badge, and rest feels irresponsible. In leadership circles, especially in entrepreneurship, the message has often been: keep pushing, keep grinding, keep going. While yes… there are seasons to hustle and grind, I’ve learned something I wish I had understood much…

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Be a Goldfish: The Ted Lasso Lesson That Frees You to Move Forward as a Leader

We’ve all had those moments we wish we could take back… the mistakes we replay in our minds, the comments we overthink, the situations we carry a little too long. One of the best leadership lessons I’ve heard didn’t come from a business book or conference. It came from a tv show on Apple TV,…

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Do We Start Apart or Together? How a Simple Hello Sparked KBM’s Virtual Office

As an entrepreneur who runs a business with members that are remote, I’ve wrestled with this question for years: Should we open an office one day or keep working from home? This has become a more common question among business owners, creatives, and consultants since remote work became the norm. What I didn’t expect was…

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Function vs Mission

What’s the Difference Between Tasks, Mission & Function in Business?

Many small business owners have a mission, something that drives them. But what about your function? That’s your special role, how you serve people in a way only you can. In the July 2025 issue of Entrepreneur, Marcus Lemonis of CNBC’s “The Profit” shared a shift in how he sees his role. His new show,…

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AI Pushes Us To Be More Human

Could AI Push Us to Become More Human?

As AI becomes more common in how we work, create, and even make decisions, it’s revealing something: People crave human connection, lived experience, and trustworthy voices. The more AI we use, the more we’ll see those cravings grow. Why This Conversation Matters Recently, a client asked if I was concerned about the rise of AI….

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The Illusion of Success: The Risk Behind Basing Value Solely on Subscribers and Followers

We live in an era where success can be bought, packaged, and promoted—sometimes with very little substance behind it. In a recent conversation with a business influencer I met at a conference who had gained over 1 million YouTube subscribers in under two months, I came face-to-face with the reality behind one of today’s biggest…

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Why Building Relationships Is The Future Of Brand Engagement

Learn how a brand connect strategy will help your team connect with people on a deeper level to build a stronger relationship across digital platforms.

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Burnout in Digital Marketing & Signs: Leaders Have a Responsibility to Help Prevent It

Digital marketers are at risk of burnout due to the high job demands. Burnout can decrease…

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Why Purpose Is Important on Digital Platforms

If you take the time to clarify your purpose statement for social media, your website, and other digital platforms, they can be powerful tools in reaching people. In this blog, we’ll talk about what a purpose statement is, why it will make your digital efforts more effective, and how it will set you apart.

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