AI is transforming the workplace, and leaders must adapt—or risk becoming obsolete. In this episode, Ted Elliott, CEO of Capado, shares how AI is reshaping DevOps, business strategy, and workplace culture. He explains how Capado’s "AI-first" approach helped the company turn a financial deficit into growth, and why AI should be embraced rather than feared.

Ted discusses how AI can help leaders become better listeners by summarizing key insights from meetings, ensuring follow-ups, and fostering psychological safety. He shares how Capado’s AI-driven approach has helped teams work more efficiently while reducing burnout.

Ted also reveals how Capado made a bold statement at Dreamforce with an AI-generated children’s book and a wrapped Cybertruck that turned heads across San Francisco. He explains how effective messaging, clear communication, and a focus on the "why" help companies differentiate themselves and build stronger connections.

If you're a leader navigating AI, this episode is for you. Learn how to stay ahead of the curve, create an engaged workforce, and harness AI to drive success.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Welcome to The Seismic Shift
02:30 Ted Elliott’s Journey into DevOps
05:45 The Seismic Shifts in the Tech Industry
10:20 AI’s Impact on Workforce Efficiency
14:15 Why Leaders Must Adapt or Risk Obsolescence
17:40 AI-Driven Listening & Psychological Safety
22:30 How Capado Uses AI for Business Growth
26:45 Creative Messaging at Dreamforce
30:10 The Importance of Connection & Community
34:20 Closing Thoughts & Call to Action

Special thanks to our friend Brian Wayy for the theme music this season!
Track Title: My Hearts On Fire

The Super Bowl is more than a game—it’s an opportunity to bring people together and showcase the culture, resilience, and vibrancy of an entire region. In our final Super Bowl episode of the week leading up to the game, Michelle is joined by some of Louisiana’s top leaders who are working behind the scenes to ensure that this event is a success for their entire state.

Jill Kidder of Visit Baton Rouge, along with Ben Berthelot (Lafayette Travel), Kyle Edmiston (Visit Lake Charles), and Alana Cooper (Monroe-West Monroe Convention & Visitors Bureau), share insights on how their cities are contributing to the Super Bowl experience. From tourism efforts to safety measures, they explore how this event is about more than just football—it’s about connection, culture, and community.

The discussion also touches on the recent tragic events in New Orleans, how local leaders are rallying to ensure safety, and why the Super Bowl will be one of the most secure events in the nation. With a focus on resilience and unity, this special panel episode highlights why Louisiana is unlike anywhere else in the country.

Join us for an uplifting conversation about leadership, collaboration, and what makes Louisiana special!

CHAPTERS

00:00 - Todd Graves Opens the Show
00:14 - Michelle Johnston Introduces the Panel
01:56 - Jill Kidder on Baton Rouge’s Role in the Super Bowl
04:56 - Ben Berthelot’s Journey to Leading Lafayette
07:19 - What Makes Lafayette Unique?
08:24 - How Lafayette is Supporting the Super Bowl
10:48 - Kyle Edmiston on Lake Charles as “Louisiana’s Playground”
14:38 - Alana Cooper on Monroe & North Louisiana’s Culture
17:50 - Addressing the New Year’s Day Terrorist Attack
21:39 - How Louisiana is Ensuring Super Bowl Safety
27:16 - How to Make the Super Bowl a Statewide Celebration
32:42 - What Panelists Are Most Excited About for the Super Bowl

Special thanks to our friend Brian Wayy for the theme music this season!
Track Title: My Hearts On Fire

New Orleans isn’t just hosting the Super Bowl—it’s creating an experience like no other. In our second Super Bowl episode of the week, Michelle welcomes Sandra Lindquist, CEO of the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce, to talk about what makes New Orleans "built to host." The conversation touches on the city’s unique ability to bring people together, the impact of small businesses, and the spirit of resilience following recent challenges.

Sandra opens the conversation by sharing her journey to leading the Chamber, the explosive growth of the business community, and how the city is preparing for the economic boom that comes with the Super Bowl. The two also explore the magic of New Orleans—the vibrant culture, the immersive experience for visitors, and the way businesses organically rally around major events.

Whether you have a ticket to the big game or not, this conversation will give you just a taste of the energy happening this week in New Orleans.
Learn more about Sandra and her role with the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce on their website: https://www.neworleanschamber.org/.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Welcome & Introduction
01:44 Reflecting on Recent Tragedies & the City's Resilience
04:02 The Sugar Bowl & New Orleans' Unbreakable Spirit
06:47 Sandra Lindquist’s Journey to CEO of the Chamber
09:22 The Power of Small Businesses in New Orleans
12:26 Why New Orleans is Built to Host the Super Bowl
15:04 The Walkability & Cultural Experience of the City
19:15 The Taylor Swift Effect & Creating a Super Bowl Atmosphere
23:48 The Half-Billion Dollar Economic Impact of the Super Bowl
27:04 Why You Should Experience the Super Bowl in New Orleans

Special thanks to our friend Brian Wayy for the theme music this season!
Track Title: My Hearts On Fire