GPT-5 landed yesterday, and I’ve already been putting it through its paces. Verdict? Better, faster, and more honest — but not quite “meet the parents” material. Here’s what’s new, what actually matters for your business, five side-by-side prompts you can try yourself, and why 20-60-20 still runs the show.

Many leaders hesitate to use AI in front of their teams, waiting until they've "figured it out" first. But this silence creates suspicion, not safety. Your team doesn't need you to be a perfect prompt whisperer—they need to see you try, stumble, and learn out loud. This post reveals why "Show & Fail" leadership is your secret weapon for building AI confidence across your organization, plus 5 practical ways to model confident imperfection with AI tools.

AI is transforming businesses worldwide. Are you ready to lead the charge? While I’m putting the finishing touches on an AI maturity model to guide organizations through their AI journey, let’s focus on readiness—where you are now and how to take your next big step.