Customer Service Academy

Artificial Intelligence is changing everything about customer service and leadership, but only if we use it wisely. In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Dean, Founder and CEO of ManoByte, who's been leading AI-driven business transformation since 2007. Kevin and I dig into what it really means to combine AI and humanity to create better experiences, not just faster ones. We explore how organizations can audit their data, prepare their people, and adapt their leadership playbooks to keep up with the accelerating rate of change. You'll walk away with practical ideas to strengthen your data foundation, keep humans in the loop, and lead your team through the AI revolution with confidence.   Key Takeaways: Great customer experiences balance needs, wants, and emotions. AI can't replace empathy. Good data is the foundation of any AI solution. Start by auditing what you have and where the gaps are. Always keep humans in the loop. AI should enable connection, not eliminate it. The real opportunity is using A