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Aug 28
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The Secret 5-Step System Smart Businesse...

Scott Joseph
About this episode

As a business leader or a CEO, how can you turn weak signals into a competitive advantage?

In this episode, Scott reveals a powerful 5-step system that smart businesses use to predict change before competitors even notice. He breaks down how AI-driven agents can turn scattered data into actionable insights, helping leaders stay ahead of disruption. This episode will guide you through a practical blueprint for building a change intelligence system with clear KPIs, a 90-day rollout plan, and a scorecard to measure results.


Join Scott Joseph as he explores: 


(0:45) Why Most Leaders Miss Market Shifts

* Why businesses drown in data but still miss critical turns.

* The concept of a change intelligence system powered by AI agents.


(4:36) The Six Agents Every Business Needs

* Each agent is designed to simplify decision-making and eliminate noise.


(9:56) Building the Operating System for Change

* Integrating change reviews into leadership meetings.


(14:23) The 90-Day Rollout Plan

* Scott’s step-by-step rollout, from simple signals to full integration.


(19:38) Scoreboards 

* How to measure success with signal-to-decision speed.


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