Transform your tech: AI customizations, data solutions and the mindset for progressive overload.
Realizing the full potential of your organization demands effective tech habits. Eric Wood—software engineer, former Under Armour guru and current CTO of Cordance—joins Ann to share insights on transformation strategies and customizing solutions with AI. Drawing from his experience as a hardcore weight lifter, he explains how an athlete’s mindset can help achieve ambitious goals.
0:38 - Professional arcs and the community you build
2:39 - Bringing the athlete mindset to work
5:12 - Progressive overload: What athletes know about successful transformations
9:07 - Transformations at large-scale companies versus private equity owned companies
15:36 - AI, data and the solutions clients actually need
24:17 - AI customizations: When to say yes and when to say no
26:26 - Water cooler lessons and bringing your whole self to work
The opinions that are expressed in this podcast are solely those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the views of IBM or any other organization or entity.
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