In this episode of Leadership Exchange, host Rob Ocel chats with Jerry Reghunadh, Senior Director of Enterprise Architecture at Data Nimbus, about leadership, AI adoption, and data-driven decision-making. Jerry shares his career journey, insights on leveraging tools like ChatGPT and Copilot, and strategies for building effective data pipelines. They explore how companies can avoid "analysis paralysis," adopt AI strategically, and evaluate new technologies to solve real-world problems. Tune in for practical advice on aligning innovation with business goals and staying competitive in a rapidly evolving tech landscape. Chapters 00:00 – Introduction   00:31 – Jerry’s Leadership Journey   02:01 – Discussing AI in Leadership   03:59 – Experimenting with AI Tools   06:24 – Overcoming Analysis Paralysis   09:18 – Importance of Early AI Adoption   13:12 – AI’s Impact on Efficiency   14:30 – Sponsor Message   16:26 – Setting Realistic Goals for AI   19:41 – Data Management and AI   23:09 – Is AI Just a Fad?   27:22 – Testing New Technologies   29:56 – Final Thoughts on AI   30:25 – Connect with Jerry   30:44 – Closing Remarks   31:20 – Outro   Follow Jerry on Social Media Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrymannel/ Sponsored by This Dot: thisdot.co