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The truth is out West! We’re hopping on the ET Highway and venturing to the most notorious alien hot spots, including Roswell’s infamous crash site, Area 51’s eerie perimeter, and a mysterious desert watchtower. Join us as journalist Laura Krantz, host of the podcast Wild Thing , beams up to share stories from the front lines of UFO reporting—from strange sightings and quirky festivals to a mailbox where people leave letters to extraterrestrials. Maybe you’ll even decide for yourself: Is Earth a tourist stop for spaceships? UFO hot spots you’ll encounter in this episode: - UFO Watchtower (near Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado) - Roswell, New Mexico - Area 51, Nevada - Extraterrestrial Highway (aka State Route 375), Nevada - Little A’Le’Inn, ET Highway, Nevada - E.T. Fresh Jerky, ET Highway, Nevada - Alien Research Center, ET Highway, Nevada - The Black Mailbox, ET Highway, Nevada Via Podcast is a production of AAA Mountain West Group .…

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Return on Intelligence is the go-to show for forward-thinking business leaders, IT professionals, and decision-makers who understand that AI isn’t just a trend—it’s the ultimate investment in the future of work. While most AI discussions stay theoretical, we cut through the noise to focus on real-world applications, success stories, and strategies that drive productivity, efficiency, and business growth. From scaling businesses and optimizing operations to leveraging Microsoft Copilot and automation, we explore how AI-powered intelligence delivers tangible returns. If you’re ready to turn AI from a concept into a competitive advantage, this is your roadmap to making it happen.

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#Tech #Entrepreneur #Business #Daniel Anderson #CoPilot #Generative AI #Copilot Agents #Microsoft 365 #AI Agents

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The Doer Mindset - Why AI Rewards Action-Takers 29:57

6 weeks ago29:57

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Join Daniel Anderson and Abram Jackson in this insightful episode of the Return on Intelligence podcast where they explore why a "doer mindset" is crucial for success in the AI era. Learn how executives can drive AI adoption, why perfect implementation plans are the enemy of progress, and get insights on the future of AI from Microsoft's Abram Jackson. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Introduction and welcome back 03:12 - Shopify CEO's leaked letter on AI adoption 05:59 - The importance of executive leadership in AI implementation 08:24 - Microsoft's approach to AI adoption 11:28 - The "Doer Mindset" concept explained 15:43 - Why people get stuck in inaction traps 18:46 - Process, frameworks, and data: necessary but not sufficient 20:01 - Why waiting for perfect AI implementation is a mistake 22:40 - Building a culture ready for AI innovation 24:09 - AI memory features and their potential impact in work contexts 26:10 - Balancing governance with implementation speed 28:12 - Preview of Microsoft Build and upcoming agent capabilities 29:39 - Why AI agents are becoming better entry points than chat-based experiences LINKS: Read Abram's article on "The Doer Mindset": https://www.abramjackson.com/analysis/doers-those-that-will-benefit-from-ai/ Learn more about our podcast: https://returnonintelligence.ai/ Follow us on social media: Daniel Anderson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielando Abram on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/abramj…

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Copilot Agents That Work Together 30:42

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In this episode of Return on Intelligence, Abram and I dive into Microsoft's groundbreaking AI agent developments that are revolutionizing workplace productivity. Fresh from the MVP Summit in Seattle, Abram shares exclusive insights on Microsoft's vision for Copilot's new Researcher and Analyst agents. We explored Abram's experience at the recent MVP Summit in Seattle, where he gained insights into Microsoft's long-term vision. The heart of our discussion focused on Microsoft's new Researcher and Analyst agents for Copilot, which represent a fundamental shift in AI interaction patterns—moving from simple chat interfaces to a 'set up a task and let it work' approach that saves hours of effort. We discussed how Researcher connects with your entire Microsoft 365 ecosystem and can even interact with other agents, creating true multi-agent functionality. Meanwhile, Analyst focuses on structured data analysis across various formats using Python code interpreter capabilities. We wrapped up by exploring the future of image generation in workplace tools, with Abram sharing how he's creating custom 'style agents' that maintain visual consistency across all content types. Key Insights Agent-based interactions: The shift from chat-based AI to agent-based interactions represents a fundamental evolution in how we'll work with AI systems, potentially saving hours of human effort on complex tasks. Ecosystem integration: Microsoft's new agents connect deeply with the M365 ecosystem, including Teams, emails, SharePoint, and now over 25 graph connectors to enterprise applications. Multi-agent collaboration: Researcher's ability to interact with other agents opens up new possibilities for handling complex, multi-step tasks through true multi-agent functionality. Democratized data analysis: Analyst brings sophisticated data processing capabilities to everyday users without requiring specialized knowledge, potentially transforming how organizations handle data. Visual consistency automation: Custom 'style agents' are enabling consistent visual branding across all content types, streamlining creative workflows and maintaining brand integrity. Timestamps 00:00 - 03:15: Introduction and MVP Summit discussion 03:15 - 12:30: Deep dive into Microsoft's Researcher agent capabilities 12:30 - 18:45: Exploring multi-agent interactions and ecosystem integration 18:45 - 25:10: Analyst agent and its data processing capabilities 25:10 - 30:00: Future of image generation and style agents in workplace tools…

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The Evolution of AI in the Workplace 29:15

6 weeks ago29:15