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[ScaleX Bite-Size] – Brian Solis: What Leaders Get Wrong About AI
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In this clip from ScaleX™ Insider, Brian Solis breaks down what leaders really need to understand about AI in 2026 — and why most people are approaching it the wrong way. Rather than chasing tools or fearing disruption, Brian explains that AI is best understood as a thinking partner. One that helps founders test ideas, expand their thinking, and move faster without waiting for permission, funding, or technical expertise. This conversation reframes AI not as technology to master, but as a mindset shift — one that rewards curiosity, experimentation, and a willingness to learn in public....
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[ScaleX Bite-Size] – Brian Solis: Why Being Busy Is Keeping You Stuck
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In this ScaleX™ Insider clip, Brian Solis unpacks one of the most overlooked reasons people feel stuck despite working hard: they’re saying yes to the wrong things. Drawing from his books Life Scale and Mind Shift, Brian explains why progress isn’t about doing more — it’s about aligning daily actions with long-term direction. Without that alignment, even the busiest people slowly drift further away from the life and impact they want. KEY INSIGHTS Being busy often masks a lack of direction Progress only happens when daily actions align with long-term vision Distractions don’t...
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Brian Solis: The Mind Shift Every Leader Must Make
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What if the greatest challenge facing leaders today isn’t technology itself — but how we think about it? In this episode of ScaleX™ Insider, Brendan McGurgan is joined by world-renowned digital anthropologist, futurist, and author Brian Solis for a powerful conversation on mindset, leadership, and navigating growth in an era defined by AI, acceleration, and constant disruption. Brian shares why meaningful scale begins not with tools or tactics, but with how leaders think, perceive, and make decisions. Drawing from his bestselling books Life Scale and Mind Shift, he explains how founders...
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[ScaleX Bite-Size] – Claire Colvin: Define Success, Lead with Values
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In this insightful episode of ScaleX™ Insider, Brendan McGurgan sits down with Claire Colvin, business partner, leadership strategist, and expert in scaling people-centred businesses, as they wrap up Season 18. Claire reflects on the most powerful lessons from the season and shares her personal and professional intentions for 2026, offering practical advice for leaders navigating growth, connection, and success in a noisy world. KEY INSIGHTS: Be clear on what success looks like—define it personally and professionally before getting distracted by tools, trends, or AI. Align with your...
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[ScaleX Bite-Size] – Claire Colvin: Confidence Isn’t What You Think
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In this standout episode of ScaleX™ Insider, Brendan McGurgan is joined by Claire Colvin — business partner, leadership strategist, and expert in scaling people-centred businesses — to unpack one of the most powerful insights from Season 18: how presence, confidence, and intentionality can transform the way leaders show up. Claire reflects on a key message shared by guest Jim Murphy about confidence — and why all the usual advice around nutrition, sleep, exercise, and relationships, while important, misses one crucial element: being fully present in the moment. She explains how anxiety...
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Claire Colvin Wraps Season 18: Insights Every Leader Needs
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In this standout Season 18 wrap-up of ScaleX™ Insider, Brendan McGurgan is joined by Claire Colvin — business partner, leadership strategist, and expert in scaling people-centred businesses — to reflect on the most powerful themes, insights, and lessons from the season. Claire shares the key takeaways from conversations with high-performing leaders, founders, and experts, highlighting what drives success, authenticity, and growth in both business and life. From courage and confidence to presence, intentional connection, and leveraging AI wisely, Claire unpacks the insights that resonated...
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[ScaleX Bite-Size] - Mollie Eastman - Sleep Is a Skill
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Many leaders believe scaling starts with strategy—but in this ScaleX Bite-Size episode, sleep is revealed as the true foundation of mindset, resilience, and ambition. Drawing from personal experience and years of research, Mollie Eastman shares how chronic insomnia reshaped her life, health, and leadership capacity, and why sleep is not passive rest but a learnable skill that powers performance and growth. From identifying as a “night owl” and “short sleeper” to navigating debilitating insomnia as a high-performing entrepreneur, Mollie’s journey challenges fixed beliefs about sleep...
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[ScaleX Bite-Size]- Mollie Eastman - Fix Your Sleep, Fix Your Life
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Many people think sleep is just rest—but it secretly controls your health, brain, and every area of life. In this clip, Mollie Eastman explains how poor sleep impacts cognition, emotional regulation, and even long-term neurological health—and why optimizing sleep is the foundation for performing at your best. KEY INSIGHTS: Poor sleep affects every area of life: health, relationships, career, and decision-making Glymphatic drainage during sleep cleans your brain; poor sleep may contribute to Alzheimer’s and dementia Just a few short nights of sleep can spike glucose levels and...
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[REPLAY - From the archive] Mollie Eastman- Are You Sabotaging Your Sleep — And Your Success?
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In this standout episode from last season of ScaleX™ Insider, Brendan McGurgan is joined by Mollie Eastman, sleep expert, creator of Sleep Is A Skill, and host of , to unpack why so many leaders are unknowingly sabotaging their sleep — and how mastering this forgotten skill can transform energy, focus, and performance in business and life. Mollie shares why sleep is a skill you can learn, how daily behaviors unknowingly sabotage rest, and why circadian alignment, light exposure, and consistent wake-up routines are critical to performing at your best. Drawing on her journey from...
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[ScaleX Bite-Size] – Nancy Duarte: The Do’s & Don’ts of Presentations That Actually Land
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Nancy Duarte breaks down the biggest mistakes leaders make when preparing presentations—and the simple mindset shift that changes everything. In this clip, she explains why empathy matters more than slides, how message always beats visuals, and why most leaders are using the wrong format for the wrong moment. KEY INSIGHTS: Empathy is the starting point of every great presentation—know how your audience consumes information Slides should never come before strategy; message and delivery matter more than visuals Not every meeting needs a PowerPoint—sometimes a whiteboard or diagram...
info_outlineWhat if the greatest challenge facing leaders today isn’t technology itself — but how we think about it?
In this episode of ScaleX™ Insider, Brendan McGurgan is joined by world-renowned digital anthropologist, futurist, and author Brian Solis for a powerful conversation on mindset, leadership, and navigating growth in an era defined by AI, acceleration, and constant disruption.
Brian shares why meaningful scale begins not with tools or tactics, but with how leaders think, perceive, and make decisions. Drawing from his bestselling books Life Scale and Mind Shift, he explains how founders and executives can move from reaction to intention, from overwhelm to clarity, and from noise to meaningful progress.
This episode explores how leaders can develop the mental frameworks required to grow sustainably, lead with confidence, and embrace innovation without losing focus or purpose.
Episode Highlights:
Scaling Begins with Mindset
Why true scale starts with how leaders think, not how fast they grow.
Life Scale vs Life Speed
How constant motion creates the illusion of progress — and why slowing down leads to better outcomes.
The Cost of Distraction
How algorithms, social media, and constant input quietly derail focus, clarity, and long-term vision.
The Six Stages of Mind Shift
Brian breaks down the framework behind his work:
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Receive – Creating space to observe what matters
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Perceive – Understanding patterns instead of reacting to noise
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Weave – Connecting insights into meaning
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Conceive – Imagining new possibilities
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Believe – Developing conviction and agency
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Become – Acting with clarity and purpose
Signal vs Noise in the Age of AI
Why most leaders feel overwhelmed by AI — and how to identify what actually matters.
AI as an Augmentation Tool
How AI enhances thinking, experimentation, and execution rather than replacing human judgment.
The Power of a Beginner’s Mind
Why curiosity and openness are now essential leadership traits.
From Reaction to Intention
How stepping back enables better decisions, stronger strategy, and sustainable growth.
Key Takeaways
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Scaling begins with mindset, not technology
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Most leaders are reacting instead of responding intentionally
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AI is a multiplier, not a solution
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Focus comes from subtraction, not addition
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Clarity enables better decisions and stronger leadership
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Curiosity is a competitive advantage
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Frameworks turn complexity into clarity
About Brian Solis
Brian Solis is a world-renowned digital anthropologist, futurist, and Head of Global Innovation at ServiceNow.
He advises senior leaders around the world on innovation, digital transformation, and the future of work. Brian has published more than 60 research reports and several bestselling books, including Life Scale and Mind Shift, exploring how technology shapes business, behavior, and society.
Often referred to as “The CEO Whisperer,” Brian works closely with executives across industries to help them rethink leadership, customer experience, and AI-driven transformation.
He is a regular contributor to Forbes, Harvard Business Review, CIO, and Worth, and was named one of the original LinkedIn Top 500 Influencers, alongside Bill Gates, Richard Branson, and Arianna Huffington. His work is followed by over 800,000 people worldwide.
Connect with Brian Solis
Website: https://www.briansolis.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briansolis
Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0DCL6RLV6
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Watch on YouTube: Simple Scaling Channel
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This episode is essential for:
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Founders and SME leaders navigating growth
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CEOs and executives adapting to AI and disruption
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Entrepreneurs feeling overwhelmed or reactive
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Leaders seeking clarity, focus, and direction
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Anyone interested in mindset, innovation, and future-ready leadership
About ScaleX™ and Simple Scaling
ScaleX™ Insider is brought to you by Simple Scaling — creators of the ScaleX™ Accelerator Programme.
A 12-month journey for ambitious SME leaders combining strategy, mindset work, and peer support to break through growth plateaus.
Host: Brendan McGurgan
Website: simplescaling.com
Subscribe & Listen
Watch on YouTube: Simple Scaling Channel
Listen on Apple Podcasts: ScaleX Insider
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