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AI is transforming the workplace at an unprecedented pace, replacing key human roles that were once deemed irreplaceable. This shift promises efficiency gains but raises critical questions about the impact on company culture and employee engagement. I strongly believe that while AI can boost productivity, leaning too heavily on automation risks eroding the human connections that fuel innovation and loyalty. Productivity may initially surge when AI takes over repetitive or data-intensive tasks. Yet the long-term cultural cost can be significant if employees feel displaced or undervalued. Recruitment must adapt by reinforcing human-centered hiring practices that balance AI’s speed with personalized candidate engagement. This ensures new hires mesh not just with tasks but with your company’s values and people. HireSource.ai exemplifies this balance by using AI to handle outreach and initial qualification while empowering your recruitment team to deep-dive into cultural fit and relationship-building. This hybrid approach safeguards your company culture while scaling talent acquisition efficiently. My takeaway for HR leaders is to reimagine AI not as a replacement for human roles but as a strategic partner in enabling meaningful work. How is AI reshaping your company’s culture and productivity? If you’re ready to integrate AI thoughtfully into your talent sourcing, I’m here to help you strike that vital balance. #HireSource #recruiting #aiforhiring #companyculture #ethicalai

It's the 4 Year Anniversary of NIL 🤯 and today’s milestone is even bigger 🎉 Today, college athletics officially enters the revenue-share era: universities can now invest up to $20.5 million every year directly into the student-athletes who power their programs. The “amateur” label is gone. College athletes are finally being compensated for the influence and impact they drive for these universities. Why this matters for marketers: ✅ Authenticity, now salaried. With universities cleared to pay athletes directly, these athletes are officially bona-fide professionals. Brand collaborations are now smarter than ever—driving trust, reach, and click-throughs. ✅ Precision targeting with first-party influence. The news today pushes schools and athletes to measure—and grow—their own audiences so they can justify revenue-share dollars. That influencer growth and data helps marketers to select influencers whose audience mirrors their customer demo. At MOGL, athlete empowerment has been our north star since day one. We’ve matched tens of thousands of athletes with brands and built the playbook for scalable, turnkey campaigns that deliver meaningful results. Year 4 isn’t just an anniversary—it’s an invitation. Brands, it's time to harness the most authentic voices and creators in sports! #NIL #InfluencerMarketing #AthleteMarketing

New quarter. Fresh goals. Same 24 hours in a day. If Q3 feels like a stretch already, you might not need more hands — you might need sharper ones. That’s where fractional execs come in: ✅ Drop in fast ✅ Own a critical lane ✅ Drive results without the hiring lag Start the quarter with leverage, not burnout. We’ll match you → https://knex.pro

Who’s Catching What You’re Dropping? Founder reality check: When you’re doing everything, something’s slipping. 🧠 Product is moving, but GTM’s stuck 📈 Growth is happening, but ops is chaos 💬 You’re talking to investors, but updates are overdue You don’t need to do it all. You just need the right help — scoped, fast, and proven. That’s what Knex is built for: 🎯 Fractional execs who’ve solved this exact problem before. Let’s talk → https://knex.pro

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Last night, I had the honor of seeing Wu-Tang Clan at the Chase Center in SF. Here's what it taught me about B2B sales... Just kidding. This is a post about aging but keeping at it. RZA - born July 5, 1969 (age 55) GZA - born August 22, 1966 (age 58) Inspectah Deck - born July 6, 1970 (age 54) U-God - born November 10, 1970 (age 54) Ghostface Killah - born May 9, 1970 (age 55) Method Man - born March 2, 1971 (age 54) Raekwon - born January 12, 1970 (age 55) Masta Killa - born August 18, 1969 (age 55) Cappadonna - born September 18, 1969 (age 55) I just turned 51. Just getting started.

One Feed to rule them all Check out the #NIL Feed today MOGL Will Allen Garnet S. Heraman Carmine “CJ” Napolitano Adam Hansmann https://lnkd.in/gaNhxj9P

🚨 New essay: "Vampire Attacks: How Marketplaces Overcome the Chicken-and-Egg Problem" Every marketplace starts with the same catch-22. No supply without demand. No demand without supply. Most never make it past this phase. But some figured out a faster path. Enter Vampire Attacks: innovative, often aggressive strategies to bootstrap liquidity by riding early platform shifts. Want to learn how Airbnb, Uber, Thumbtack, and many others did it? Read the full piece to find out! 👇 https://lnkd.in/gPcjC5ui Big thank you to Casey Winters, Chris Herndon, Joe Magyer, Scott Gorlick, Steve Kenning, Brian Nichols, and Harry Campbell for their feedback and editing. 🙏