Author Archives: Phyllis Ezop

What Should a New CEO Change?

This topic has gained recent prominence now that Brian Niccol, who had been the extremely successful turnaround CEO at Chipotle, is taking the helm at Starbucks.  A new CEO must determine what to change. The right changes

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AI (Artificial Intelligence) Is Impressive, Yet Needs Improvement

As we see more and more examples of what AI (artificial intelligence) can do, some of its creations are quite impressive. But, is it always impressive enough?

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Challenges for New Leaders Who Aspire to Bring About Major Change

New leaders at the helm of a business often see the need to make changes. Sometimes, pressure to change comes from outsiders, such as activist investors. Sometimes, the new leader may choose to make his or her mark by doing … Continue reading

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Another Signal that AI Is Not Ready to Replace All Jobs

We are often told that AI (Artificial Intelligence) will soon be replacing all jobs. This dire warning is frequently preceded by a display of rather impressive items created by AI, such as music, images/art, or poems. But are these dire … Continue reading

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Musk, Dimon Bold AI Predictions–Reality vs. Hype

Earlier this month, two highly prominent business leaders, Elon Musk and Jamie Dimon, made bold predictions about AI (Artificial Intelligence). This led to much discussion about whether their views about the technology’s future are realistic or not. However, when analyzing … Continue reading

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