Dux
@meetdux.bsky.social
husband & dad 👨👩👦 | brand builder💡| author 📙 | podcaster 🎤 | runner 🏃 | @avepoint chief brand officer 👨🏽💻 (NASDAQ: $AVPT)
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@meetdux.bsky.social
· Nov 16
Lesson learned: Focus on your personal growth by taking small, consistent steps every day. Embrace new opportunities, learn from your experiences, and stay hopeful about the future. 😉
More tools ≠ more transformation. Disconnected systems stall before they scale.
Real progress happens when data, governance, and people evolve together.
Good read on why some projects take off while others stall: lnkd.in/eEt5uXS6
Real progress happens when data, governance, and people evolve together.
Good read on why some projects take off while others stall: lnkd.in/eEt5uXS6
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November 4, 2025 at 9:40 PM
More tools ≠ more transformation. Disconnected systems stall before they scale.
Real progress happens when data, governance, and people evolve together.
Good read on why some projects take off while others stall: lnkd.in/eEt5uXS6
Real progress happens when data, governance, and people evolve together.
Good read on why some projects take off while others stall: lnkd.in/eEt5uXS6
The public sector isn’t afraid of complexity.
In this #shifthappens episode, Javier Inclán, Ed.D. (CIO, NSF OIG) shares how government leaders balance regulation, security, and people-first innovation - turning complexity into an advantage. 👇
Listen on: www.linkedin.com/pulse/3-less...
In this #shifthappens episode, Javier Inclán, Ed.D. (CIO, NSF OIG) shares how government leaders balance regulation, security, and people-first innovation - turning complexity into an advantage. 👇
Listen on: www.linkedin.com/pulse/3-less...
3 Lessons on Digital Transformation in Government: Insights from Javier Inclán, CIO at the US National Science Foundation OIG
The public sector operates in one of the most complex environments for technology adoption - with strict compliance requirements, budget constraints, and high security standards. But leaders like Javi...
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October 30, 2025 at 8:48 PM
The public sector isn’t afraid of complexity.
In this #shifthappens episode, Javier Inclán, Ed.D. (CIO, NSF OIG) shares how government leaders balance regulation, security, and people-first innovation - turning complexity into an advantage. 👇
Listen on: www.linkedin.com/pulse/3-less...
In this #shifthappens episode, Javier Inclán, Ed.D. (CIO, NSF OIG) shares how government leaders balance regulation, security, and people-first innovation - turning complexity into an advantage. 👇
Listen on: www.linkedin.com/pulse/3-less...
Zero trust can strengthen security.. or stall your business.
When it’s applied without alignment, it causes friction, fatigue, and slowdown.
The best leaders make it work with people, not against them. Read on to see what smart leaders do to make it work: www.avepoint.com/shifthappens...
When it’s applied without alignment, it causes friction, fatigue, and slowdown.
The best leaders make it work with people, not against them. Read on to see what smart leaders do to make it work: www.avepoint.com/shifthappens...
When Zero Trust Backfires and What Smart Leaders Do Instead | #shifthappens
Zero trust can fail without business alignment. Learn how leaders can avoid friction, shadow IT, and innovation slowdowns with smarter implementation.
www.avepoint.com
October 28, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Zero trust can strengthen security.. or stall your business.
When it’s applied without alignment, it causes friction, fatigue, and slowdown.
The best leaders make it work with people, not against them. Read on to see what smart leaders do to make it work: www.avepoint.com/shifthappens...
When it’s applied without alignment, it causes friction, fatigue, and slowdown.
The best leaders make it work with people, not against them. Read on to see what smart leaders do to make it work: www.avepoint.com/shifthappens...
AI myths are everywhere: from “it’ll replace us” to “it’s just about the tools."
Truth is, real value comes when leaders balance tech and people.
💬 What myths are you hearing most?
www.linkedin.com/posts/meetdu...
Truth is, real value comes when leaders balance tech and people.
💬 What myths are you hearing most?
www.linkedin.com/posts/meetdu...
Debunking AI myths: tech and people matter | Dux Raymond Sy posted on the topic | LinkedIn
There’s no shortage of noise about AI. Some say it will replace humans. Others believe the “right tool” is all that matters. Many think adoption is just a tech problem. But the reality is different.
...
www.linkedin.com
October 9, 2025 at 8:51 PM
AI myths are everywhere: from “it’ll replace us” to “it’s just about the tools."
Truth is, real value comes when leaders balance tech and people.
💬 What myths are you hearing most?
www.linkedin.com/posts/meetdu...
Truth is, real value comes when leaders balance tech and people.
💬 What myths are you hearing most?
www.linkedin.com/posts/meetdu...
Accounting has always been about trust. But with AI reshaping the profession, the challenge isn’t tools - it’s change.
In this #shifthappens episode, David Hartley, Partner-in-Charge of Advisory at Anders, shares 5 ways firms can manage change & adopt AI properly 👇
www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-ways...
In this #shifthappens episode, David Hartley, Partner-in-Charge of Advisory at Anders, shares 5 ways firms can manage change & adopt AI properly 👇
www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-ways...
5 Ways Accounting Firms Can Embrace AI Responsibly From David Hartley, Partner-in-Charge of Advisory at Anders
The accounting industry has always leaned toward caution. But today, firms are being reshaped by three powerful forces: technology, private equity investment, and a shrinking talent pipeline.
www.linkedin.com
October 7, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Accounting has always been about trust. But with AI reshaping the profession, the challenge isn’t tools - it’s change.
In this #shifthappens episode, David Hartley, Partner-in-Charge of Advisory at Anders, shares 5 ways firms can manage change & adopt AI properly 👇
www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-ways...
In this #shifthappens episode, David Hartley, Partner-in-Charge of Advisory at Anders, shares 5 ways firms can manage change & adopt AI properly 👇
www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-ways...
Cloud isn’t just a tech story - it’s a people story.
Only 37% of employees feel confident with new digital tools (Flexera). That’s not a system failure, it’s an enablement gap.
Real maturity happens when teams feel empowered, not just migrated.
Great read here:
Only 37% of employees feel confident with new digital tools (Flexera). That’s not a system failure, it’s an enablement gap.
Real maturity happens when teams feel empowered, not just migrated.
Great read here:
Cloud Migration Isn’t the Fix — It’s the Setup | #shifthappens
Beyond cloud migration: Discover true operational maturity. Overcome fragmentation, gain visibility, and build resilience in your multi-cloud environment.
www.avepoint.com
October 2, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Cloud isn’t just a tech story - it’s a people story.
Only 37% of employees feel confident with new digital tools (Flexera). That’s not a system failure, it’s an enablement gap.
Real maturity happens when teams feel empowered, not just migrated.
Great read here:
Only 37% of employees feel confident with new digital tools (Flexera). That’s not a system failure, it’s an enablement gap.
Real maturity happens when teams feel empowered, not just migrated.
Great read here:
AI hype is everywhere.
But real impact comes from clean data, governance, and purpose-built use cases.
On #shifthappens, Jon Reed (Co-Founder, diginomica) shares 5 steps to move past hype into lasting value: www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-step...
But real impact comes from clean data, governance, and purpose-built use cases.
On #shifthappens, Jon Reed (Co-Founder, diginomica) shares 5 steps to move past hype into lasting value: www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-step...
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www.linkedin.com
September 29, 2025 at 11:25 PM
AI hype is everywhere.
But real impact comes from clean data, governance, and purpose-built use cases.
On #shifthappens, Jon Reed (Co-Founder, diginomica) shares 5 steps to move past hype into lasting value: www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-step...
But real impact comes from clean data, governance, and purpose-built use cases.
On #shifthappens, Jon Reed (Co-Founder, diginomica) shares 5 steps to move past hype into lasting value: www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-step...
AI adoption isn’t just about rolling out new tools. It’s about building confidence and trust.
When leaders make AI approachable, adoption stops being a source of fear, and starts becoming a source of strength.
How is your org building AI confidence today?
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
When leaders make AI approachable, adoption stops being a source of fear, and starts becoming a source of strength.
How is your org building AI confidence today?
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
3 ways to make AI less scary - and more useful. | Dux Raymond Sy
AI adoption isn’t just about rolling out new tools. It’s about building confidence and trust.
When leaders make AI approachable, adoption stops being a source of fear, and starts becoming a source of...
www.linkedin.com
September 17, 2025 at 10:37 PM
AI adoption isn’t just about rolling out new tools. It’s about building confidence and trust.
When leaders make AI approachable, adoption stops being a source of fear, and starts becoming a source of strength.
How is your org building AI confidence today?
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
When leaders make AI approachable, adoption stops being a source of fear, and starts becoming a source of strength.
How is your org building AI confidence today?
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Why do so many teams still resist AI? Because of misconceptions, fear, and lack of awareness. That’s why education the most important driver of adoption.
Daniel Larsson, Senior Architect at Cristie Nordic gives us 5 lesson on making AI approachable:
www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-ways...
Daniel Larsson, Senior Architect at Cristie Nordic gives us 5 lesson on making AI approachable:
www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-ways...
September 16, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Why do so many teams still resist AI? Because of misconceptions, fear, and lack of awareness. That’s why education the most important driver of adoption.
Daniel Larsson, Senior Architect at Cristie Nordic gives us 5 lesson on making AI approachable:
www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-ways...
Daniel Larsson, Senior Architect at Cristie Nordic gives us 5 lesson on making AI approachable:
www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-ways...
Knowing how to use AI is no longer the differentiator. It's about knowing why.
Shifts are coming, but the bottom line is that AI is not just a skillset, but a mindset. Those who can connect innovation to execution are the ones who will shape the evolution:
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Shifts are coming, but the bottom line is that AI is not just a skillset, but a mindset. Those who can connect innovation to execution are the ones who will shape the evolution:
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
From Know-How to Know-Why: The Next AI Talent Shift | #shifthappens | Dux Raymond Sy
We’ve reached a turning point in AI talent: Knowing how to use AI (prompts, tools, frameworks) is no longer the differentiator. The next wave is about knowing why.
Sharing an article where the real A...
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September 11, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Knowing how to use AI is no longer the differentiator. It's about knowing why.
Shifts are coming, but the bottom line is that AI is not just a skillset, but a mindset. Those who can connect innovation to execution are the ones who will shape the evolution:
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Shifts are coming, but the bottom line is that AI is not just a skillset, but a mindset. Those who can connect innovation to execution are the ones who will shape the evolution:
www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
In reality, AI isn’t an autopilot. It’s a copilot.
We spoke with @maarten.eekels.net, Global Solution Director for Data & AI at Rapid Circle, about how organizations can adopt AI responsibly while keeping people at the center.
Check out these 5 lessons:
www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-take...
We spoke with @maarten.eekels.net, Global Solution Director for Data & AI at Rapid Circle, about how organizations can adopt AI responsibly while keeping people at the center.
Check out these 5 lessons:
www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-take...
5 Takeaways on AI as a Copilot (Not Autopolit) from Rapid Circle’s Maarten Eekels
As AI adoption accelerates, many still see it as a shortcut or a threat. But the reality is more nuanced: AI isn’t an autopilot replacing human judgment.
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September 5, 2025 at 7:42 PM
In reality, AI isn’t an autopilot. It’s a copilot.
We spoke with @maarten.eekels.net, Global Solution Director for Data & AI at Rapid Circle, about how organizations can adopt AI responsibly while keeping people at the center.
Check out these 5 lessons:
www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-take...
We spoke with @maarten.eekels.net, Global Solution Director for Data & AI at Rapid Circle, about how organizations can adopt AI responsibly while keeping people at the center.
Check out these 5 lessons:
www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-take...
AI hallucinations aren’t new, and they’re not slowing adoption.
Business leaders understand that the value of AI outweighs the setbacks. That’s where strong data governance comes in.
I share a few ways organizations can start making that shift in this piece:
www.linkedin.com/pulse/ai-sti...
Business leaders understand that the value of AI outweighs the setbacks. That’s where strong data governance comes in.
I share a few ways organizations can start making that shift in this piece:
www.linkedin.com/pulse/ai-sti...
AI Still Hallucinates. Here's How to Reduce It:
(This article I wrote was originally published on Reworked) AI hallucinations aren’t slowing adoption, but they highlight why strong data governance is essential to improving accuracy and trust. When ...
www.linkedin.com
September 4, 2025 at 6:38 PM
AI hallucinations aren’t new, and they’re not slowing adoption.
Business leaders understand that the value of AI outweighs the setbacks. That’s where strong data governance comes in.
I share a few ways organizations can start making that shift in this piece:
www.linkedin.com/pulse/ai-sti...
Business leaders understand that the value of AI outweighs the setbacks. That’s where strong data governance comes in.
I share a few ways organizations can start making that shift in this piece:
www.linkedin.com/pulse/ai-sti...
I ran a poll on LinkedIn: Where has AI made the biggest difference so far?
Most said productivity, some decision-making - but 0 for customer experience. This tells us early wins = efficiency.
The next challenge: better decisions + CX.
What are your thoughts? www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Most said productivity, some decision-making - but 0 for customer experience. This tells us early wins = efficiency.
The next challenge: better decisions + CX.
What are your thoughts? www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
#ai #futureofwork #leadership #digitaltransformation | Dux Raymond Sy
On my latest poll, I asked: “Where has AI made the biggest difference in your org so far?” and the results are in.
Not surprising - the early wins are showing up in how we work. Automating tasks, str...
www.linkedin.com
September 2, 2025 at 8:24 PM
I ran a poll on LinkedIn: Where has AI made the biggest difference so far?
Most said productivity, some decision-making - but 0 for customer experience. This tells us early wins = efficiency.
The next challenge: better decisions + CX.
What are your thoughts? www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Most said productivity, some decision-making - but 0 for customer experience. This tells us early wins = efficiency.
The next challenge: better decisions + CX.
What are your thoughts? www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
30% of GenAI projects were projected to be abandoned by 2025 - not because AI doesn’t work, but because of poor data quality.
Here's a quick guide on how to optimize data for personalized AI success: www.linkedin.com/pulse/data-q...
Here's a quick guide on how to optimize data for personalized AI success: www.linkedin.com/pulse/data-q...
Data Quality Drives Personalized AI Success
(This article I wrote was originally published on Reworked) When an AI agent relies on mislabelled, irrelevant, outdated or inappropriate information, it will sound less like a SME and more like a gen...
www.linkedin.com
August 28, 2025 at 1:16 PM
30% of GenAI projects were projected to be abandoned by 2025 - not because AI doesn’t work, but because of poor data quality.
Here's a quick guide on how to optimize data for personalized AI success: www.linkedin.com/pulse/data-q...
Here's a quick guide on how to optimize data for personalized AI success: www.linkedin.com/pulse/data-q...
What can Portugal teach us about building for an AI future?
We spoke with Andrés Ortolá, General Manager at Microsoft Portugal, about what leaders need to understand now to guide their organizations through change.
Check out these 5 insights: www.linkedin.com/posts/meetdu...
We spoke with Andrés Ortolá, General Manager at Microsoft Portugal, about what leaders need to understand now to guide their organizations through change.
Check out these 5 insights: www.linkedin.com/posts/meetdu...
August 21, 2025 at 4:08 PM
What can Portugal teach us about building for an AI future?
We spoke with Andrés Ortolá, General Manager at Microsoft Portugal, about what leaders need to understand now to guide their organizations through change.
Check out these 5 insights: www.linkedin.com/posts/meetdu...
We spoke with Andrés Ortolá, General Manager at Microsoft Portugal, about what leaders need to understand now to guide their organizations through change.
Check out these 5 insights: www.linkedin.com/posts/meetdu...
AI can only be as effective as the environment it’s placed in. Organizations must invest in the proper tools to actually see ROI.
The projects that don’t? They may join the 30% abandoned after proof of concept.
Read the full article here: www.linkedin.com/posts/meetdu...
The projects that don’t? They may join the 30% abandoned after proof of concept.
Read the full article here: www.linkedin.com/posts/meetdu...
August 20, 2025 at 1:18 PM
AI can only be as effective as the environment it’s placed in. Organizations must invest in the proper tools to actually see ROI.
The projects that don’t? They may join the 30% abandoned after proof of concept.
Read the full article here: www.linkedin.com/posts/meetdu...
The projects that don’t? They may join the 30% abandoned after proof of concept.
Read the full article here: www.linkedin.com/posts/meetdu...
AI assistants helped us write, but AI agents will help us run. Unlike assistants, agentic AI can actually help with more: managing tasks, surfacing insights, etc.
Check out this article to explore what this shift means for MSPs and solution providers:
www.linkedin.com/pulse/rise-a...
Check out this article to explore what this shift means for MSPs and solution providers:
www.linkedin.com/pulse/rise-a...
August 6, 2025 at 10:54 AM
AI assistants helped us write, but AI agents will help us run. Unlike assistants, agentic AI can actually help with more: managing tasks, surfacing insights, etc.
Check out this article to explore what this shift means for MSPs and solution providers:
www.linkedin.com/pulse/rise-a...
Check out this article to explore what this shift means for MSPs and solution providers:
www.linkedin.com/pulse/rise-a...
Celebrating #AAPI month with a huge dose of inspiration from Apl de Ap of #BlackEyedPeas !
May 18, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Celebrating #AAPI month with a huge dose of inspiration from Apl de Ap of #BlackEyedPeas !
How tech companies can use #AI to strengthen customer experience via @fastcompany.com www.fastcompany.com/91330475/how...
How tech companies can use AI to strengthen customer experience
Here's how technology companies should use AI tools to build a better customer experience that can help drive revenue and build deeper, more sustainable relationships with customers.
www.fastcompany.com
May 14, 2025 at 6:01 PM
How tech companies can use #AI to strengthen customer experience via @fastcompany.com www.fastcompany.com/91330475/how...
252% more time in meetings. 14% more weekend work. If you’re feeling like your workday never ends, you’re not alone. Here’s how #AI can help you automate personal productivity, reclaim focus time, and finally stop chasing your calendar www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
May 13, 2025 at 7:22 PM
252% more time in meetings. 14% more weekend work. If you’re feeling like your workday never ends, you’re not alone. Here’s how #AI can help you automate personal productivity, reclaim focus time, and finally stop chasing your calendar www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Kickoff 2025 Right: Why Setting Intentions Beats Making Resolutions www.linkedin.com/pulse/kickof... #personalgrowth #mindset
Kickoff 2025 Right: Why Setting Intentions Beats Making Resolutions
As we step into a new year, many of us feel the pull to make resolutions. “I will go to the gym five days a week,” or “I will save X amount of money by December.
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January 3, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Kickoff 2025 Right: Why Setting Intentions Beats Making Resolutions www.linkedin.com/pulse/kickof... #personalgrowth #mindset
Progress requires unlearning
December 9, 2024 at 12:31 AM
Progress requires unlearning
Highly recommend 'The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry' by John Mark Comer - he wrote it as if he's speaking to me
November 24, 2024 at 12:50 PM
Highly recommend 'The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry' by John Mark Comer - he wrote it as if he's speaking to me