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Jamie Bykov-Brett @jamiebykovbrett.bsky.social · 44m

You're not fooling anyone by tossing around "agentic AI" without fixing the basics. Smart tools fail if your workflow is a mess.

Automation, Assistants, Agents & Agentic AI: Decoding the Buzz-Words Behind Modern Workflows

AI isn’t magic—it’s workflow. Learn the four rungs from automation to agentic, and design systems that actually deliver business value.

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Jamie Bykov-Brett @jamiebykovbrett.bsky.social · 1h

AI running your workplace? California’s saying you need ethical goverance, transparency and safety first. Leaders, time to step up or step aside.

California Just Drew a Line on AI: Why This Win Matters, and What Leaders Should Do Next

California enacts new AI workplace rules, demanding transparency, safety checks, and accountability from large firms—starting 1 October.

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Jamie Bykov-Brett @jamiebykovbrett.bsky.social · 4h

Want genuine leadership capability? Master failure. AI can crunch data, but it can’t handle the guts it takes to fail, learn, and come back stronger. That’s your edge.

Failure Intelligence (FQ): The Leadership Superpower AI Can’t Replicate

Discover Failure Intelligence (FQ): the new leadership edge where courage, resilience, and learning from failure outpace AI’s optimisation.

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Jamie Bykov-Brett @jamiebykovbrett.bsky.social · 4h

AI isn’t some unstoppable force, it’s a tool. California just reminded us that laws matter and fairness isn’t optional. If leaders ignore this, they’re asking for trouble. Get ready: this is the wake-up call.

California Just Drew a Line on AI: Why This Win Matters, and What Leaders Should Do Next

California enacts new AI workplace rules, demanding transparency, safety checks, and accountability from large firms—starting 1 October.

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Jamie Bykov-Brett @jamiebykovbrett.bsky.social · 6h

You can't ignore AI's bias any longer, new rules in California demand transparency and fairness, starting this October. AI can’t hide behind code when people’s lives are at stake.

California Just Drew a Line on AI: Why This Win Matters, and What Leaders Should Do Next

California enacts new AI workplace rules, demanding transparency, safety checks, and accountability from large firms—starting 1 October.

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Jamie Bykov-Brett @jamiebykovbrett.bsky.social · 9h

Your AI dreams might be stalling because the tech isn't the issue, it's how your team uses it. Sometimes smaller, quieter wins prove the loud failures wrong.

MIT’s 95%: Why Enterprise AI Is Stalling, and Where Mid-Market Teams Are Quietly Winning

Most AI pilots fail to show impact. Learn why SMEs succeed, why enterprises stall, and how human-centric design turns AI into real value.

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Jamie Bykov-Brett @jamiebykovbrett.bsky.social · 16h

95% of AI projects fail, yet mid-sized teams quietly crack the code. Lesson? It’s not about the tech; it’s about how you work with it. Stop chasing shiny toys, start solving real problems.

MIT’s 95%: Why Enterprise AI Is Stalling, and Where Mid-Market Teams Are Quietly Winning

Most AI pilots fail to show impact. Learn why SMEs succeed, why enterprises stall, and how human-centric design turns AI into real value.

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Jamie Bykov-Brett @jamiebykovbrett.bsky.social · 1d

Boards chasing shiny AI policies often forget: real governance means shipping tools that genuinely help people not just ticking boxes or staging theatre. Cut the fluff; focus on impact.

Boardroom AI Governance That Actually Ships

Build AI governance that drives traction, not theatre. Practical board strategies to scale impact, cut risks, and embed trust in workflows.

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Jamie Bykov-Brett @jamiebykovbrett.bsky.social · 1d

You want AI to help, not hinder your work, good governance is the bridge between bold ideas and real results. Without it, you’re just stuck watching policies collect dust.

Boardroom AI Governance That Actually Ships

Build AI governance that drives traction, not theatre. Practical board strategies to scale impact, cut risks, and embed trust in workflows.

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Jamie Bykov-Brett @jamiebykovbrett.bsky.social · 1d

Your next learning plan isn’t about having all the answers, it’s about asking the right questions first. AI can help, but your curiosity leads the way.

45 Questions to Ask Before Designing Your Next Learning Intervention In The Age of AI

Ask the right questions before designing learning. Use these 45 prompts to align goals, tech, and people—for impactful, sustainable results.

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Jamie Bykov-Brett @jamiebykovbrett.bsky.social · 1d

If you think AI is just a flashy gadget, think again. GPT-5 is ready to code and lead, not just chat. Time to make your move before you’re left behind.

ChatGPT-Suite: What It Really Means (Now That GPT-5 Is Here)

C-suite guide to GPT-5: move from AI pilots to dependable, governed workflows that deliver measurable ROI in 90 days.

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Jamie Bykov-Brett @jamiebykovbrett.bsky.social · 1d

You don’t need to have all the answers before creating learning experiences, start with asking the right questions and let curiosity lead the way.

45 Questions to Ask Before Designing Your Next Learning Intervention In The Age of AI

Ask the right questions before designing learning. Use these 45 prompts to align goals, tech, and people—for impactful, sustainable results.

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Jamie Bykov-Brett @jamiebykovbrett.bsky.social · 1d

Your AI journey should begin with a clear purpose, not confusing tech buzz. Lead with strategy, not just shiny tools.

Leading the Generative AI Charge: A Leader’s Guide to Starting Smart, Staying Responsible, and Scaling Impact

Discover how forward-thinking leaders drive responsible, people-first generative AI adoption—starting with culture, not just tools.

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Jamie Bykov-Brett @jamiebykovbrett.bsky.social · 1d

Jumping into generative AI without a plan is like driving blindfolded. Start smart, stay responsible, and scale with purpose, or risk crashing before you even move.

Leading the Generative AI Charge: A Leader’s Guide to Starting Smart, Staying Responsible, and Scaling Impact

Discover how forward-thinking leaders drive responsible, people-first generative AI adoption—starting with culture, not just tools.

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Jamie Bykov-Brett @jamiebykovbrett.bsky.social · 2d

When people rave about “agentic AI,” they’re usually just hyping up clever plumbing. Without smart workflows, even the fanciest AI either leaks or drowns your project. Focus less on buzzwords, more on how stuff actually flows.

Automation, Assistants, Agents & Agentic AI: Decoding the Buzz-Words Behind Modern Workflows

AI isn’t magic—it’s workflow. Learn the four rungs from automation to agentic, and design systems that actually deliver business value.

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Jamie Bykov-Brett @jamiebykovbrett.bsky.social · 2d

If your team’s not chatting with AI, you’re already behind. Leadership now means syncing humans and bots—not bossing, but orchestrating. Ready to rewire work?

Leading the Cognitive Mesh: How Agentic AI Is Rewiring the Enterprise—and Leadership Itself

Lead in the age of the cognitive mesh: orchestrate humans and agentic AI, rewire work, and build trust, governance and emergent decisions.

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Jamie Bykov-Brett @jamiebykovbrett.bsky.social · 2d

Stop fearing failure, start using it as your secret weapon. In a world run by AI, bold action beats perfect plans every time.

Failure Is Fuel: Why Action-Biased Leadership Wins in the Age of AI

AI success hinges on behaviour, not tech. Leaders must embrace smart failure, scale experiments, and build cultures of rapid learning.

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Jamie Bykov-Brett @jamiebykovbrett.bsky.social · 2d

Your data isn’t safe until you’ve backed it up. Set up simple snapshots and save yourself from future headaches.

How to Back Up an Ubuntu Server to an External Drive, Step by Step

Create simple, human-readable Ubuntu backups with snapshots you can restore like save games. No vendor lock-in, scary tools or faff.

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Jamie Bykov-Brett @jamiebykovbrett.bsky.social · 2d

Back up your Ubuntu server like it’s your favourite game: quick snapshots, zero fuss, and no awkward tech jargon. Because life’s too short for complicated backups.

How to Back Up an Ubuntu Server to an External Drive, Step by Step

Create simple, human-readable Ubuntu backups with snapshots you can restore like save games. No vendor lock-in, scary tools or faff.

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Jamie Bykov-Brett @jamiebykovbrett.bsky.social · 2d

Your old laptop can be the fortress of your files, no spying, no subscriptions, just your cloud, your control.

Own Your Cloud: A Friendly Ubuntu Server Quickstart

Turn an old laptop into your own private cloud with Ubuntu Server, static IP, SSH and no monthly fees. Your files, your rules.

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Jamie Bykov-Brett @jamiebykovbrett.bsky.social · 2d

Why rent cloud space when an old laptop can be your personal fortress? Own your data, cut the fees, and keep control where it belongs, with you.

Own Your Cloud: A Friendly Ubuntu Server Quickstart

Turn an old laptop into your own private cloud with Ubuntu Server, static IP, SSH and no monthly fees. Your files, your rules.

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Jamie Bykov-Brett @jamiebykovbrett.bsky.social · 3d

Why rent your digital life when you can own it? Dust off that old laptop and turn it into your personal cloud... no sneaky fees, no fine print, just total control.

Own Your Cloud: A Friendly Ubuntu Server Quickstart

Turn an old laptop into your own private cloud with Ubuntu Server, static IP, SSH and no monthly fees. Your files, your rules.

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Jamie Bykov-Brett @jamiebykovbrett.bsky.social · 3d

You’re paying for cloud storage that’s really just someone else’s PC. Why not turn your own old laptop into a server and take full control? No surprise bills, no strings attached? Your data, your rules.

Own Your Cloud: A Friendly Ubuntu Server Quickstart

Turn an old laptop into your own private cloud with Ubuntu Server, static IP, SSH and no monthly fees. Your files, your rules.

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Jamie Bykov-Brett @jamiebykovbrett.bsky.social · 14d

Neurodiversity thrives; the problem lies in society's narrow view of normal.

Jamie Bykov-Brett @jamiebykovbrett.bsky.social · 20d

We’ve had a revolution in computational statics not a revolution in intelligence.