Are small businesses actually leveraging AI effectively—or are they already falling behind?

With years of experience leading large-scale transformation across enterprises, Lauren brings a rare and grounded perspective on how leadership, culture, and strategy must evolve in an AI-driven world. This conversation goes beyond the hype to explore what real AI adoption looks like for small and mid-sized businesses—and why technology alone is never the answer.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why many businesses are “using AI” but not truly getting value from it

• The leadership mindset required to adopt AI without creating chaos

• How small businesses can compete with larger enterprises using smarter AI strategies

• Common mistakes leaders make when introducing AI into teams and workflows

• Practical ways to get ahead of the AI curve—without losing the human edge

This is a masterclass in leading change, embracing innovation, and building future-ready businesses—especially for leaders who want to move fast without breaking what already works.

Whether you’re a founder, executive, or operator navigating AI for the first time, this episode will challenge how you think about technology, leadership, and growth.

Tune in and learn how to lead on the edge—before the edge moves.

EP Guest: Lauren Ryder
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-ryder1/
Website: http://leading-edge.global