The Skeptic's Advantage
Jaxon Coy
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Stop Wasting Money on AI Hype. Master Real Strategy in Under 3 Hours.
Everyone says "buy AI now." Vendors promise revolution. Boards demand innovation. But your gut says the numbers don't add up.
Your...
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Stop Wasting Money on AI Hype. Master Real Strategy in Under 3 Hours. Everyone says "buy AI now." Vendors promise revolution. Boards demand innovation. But your gut says the numbers don't add up. Your gut is right. The hard truth is that 95% of AI pilot projects fail to deliver value. Recent data shows the average commercial program returns a meager 5.9% ROI. The industry is sitting on a $40 billion mistake caused by "AI-washing" and "pilot purgatory." The Skeptic’s Advantage is not a coding manual; it is a survival guide for leaders. Written by Jaxon Coy, MBA, a senior tech executive with 30+ years of experience - this audiobook dismantles the hype and hands you a calculator. In this executive briefing, you will discover: The "Real" Cost:Escaping "Pilot Purgatory":The "Red Flag" Audit:The 120-Day SMART Framework:Where the Money Is:Stop betting the company on a coin toss. Whether you are in telco, finance, or tech, this guide gives you permission to say "No" to the hype ... so you can say "Yes" to the profits. Listen now to turn your skepticism into your competitive edge. Duration - 1h 43m. Author - Jaxon Coy. Narrator - Digital Voice Daniel E. Published Date - Monday, 20 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Jaxon Coy ©.
Language:
English
Introduction
Duration:00:04:52
Why Experienced Leaders Struggle with AI (And Why That's Good)
Duration:00:03:16
The AI Hype Cycle: What 95% Failure Rates Really Mean
Duration:00:04:08
Turning Skepticism into Your Strategic Weapon
Duration:00:03:36
Beyond the Price Tag: Hidden Costs of AI Implementation
Duration:00:08:19
The 5.9% ROI Reality: Why Most AI Projects Fail
Duration:00:04:28
Calculating Your True Break-Even Point (Before You Sign)
Duration:00:04:28
Question 1: Is This a Real Business Problem or a Technology Solution Looking for One?
Duration:00:03:48
Question 2: Can Traditional Methods Solve This for 1/10th the Cost?
Duration:00:03:11
Question 3: Do We Have the Data Quality and Organizational Readiness?
Duration:00:04:09
Question 4: What's the Measurable Outcome in 90 Days?
Duration:00:02:29
The 80/20 of AI: Where Leaders Actually See 300-600% ROI
Duration:00:03:09
Back-Office Before Boardroom: Starting Where Risk Is Low, Value Is High
Duration:00:02:33
Case Study: How Smart Companies Achieve 10X Scale with Lean Teams
Duration:00:02:26
The Dangerous Allure of "AI-Washing": How to Spot BS
Duration:00:03:42
Traditional Automation vs. AI: Choosing the Right Tool
Duration:00:06:08
The Courage to Say No: When Competitors Waste Money on Hype
Duration:00:02:38
The Change Management Playbook No AI Vendor Provides
Duration:00:03:51
Retraining 31% of Your Workforce: A Practical 12-Month Plan
Duration:00:04:07
Preserving Culture While Embracing Automation
Duration:00:02:38
Why 88% of Proofs-of-Concept Never Scale (And How to Be the 12%)
Duration:00:05:06
The 120-Day SMART Framework for AI Implementation
Duration:00:03:34
Measuring What Matters: KPIs That Actually Predict Success
Duration:00:03:09
Balancing Short-Term ROI Pressure with Long-Term Innovation
Duration:00:04:20
Building an Ethical and Regulatory Moat: AI Governance for the Decade Ahead
Duration:00:03:03
Your Roadmap: Year 1, Year 3, Year 10
Duration:00:06:10
Closing
Duration:00:00:27