Playbook AI Partners

Sandy Kibling

Welcome to Playbook AI Partners Podcast—the show that turns AI from overwhelming into actionable. Your host Sandy Kibling, is the Chief Playmaker, helping business owners and teams stop chasing shiny tools and start using AI in a way that actually moves the numbers—saving time, reducing busywork, and driving growth. Each episode features industry experts and real-world tactics providing clear “do-this-next” plays,” simple AI workflows, and practical guardrails so you can use AI safely, execute with confidence, and get results. Let’s run the play.

  1. 23h ago ·  Video

    Episode 28: Who’s Really Behind That Post? AI, Bots, and Online Trust

    When you read a social media post, are you hearing from a person—or a bot? In this episode of the Playbook AI Partners podcast, Sandy Kibling talks with engineering leader and AI practitioner Richard Kersey about online trust, AI-generated content, and what happens when people begin questioning who is behind the conversation. Together, they explore how we can enjoy AI’s creative potential while keeping human voices and accountability in the picture. Richard shares the thinking behind his social network experiment, where people vouch for other people through a chain of invitations and trust. The conversation explores privacy, the challenges of verifying someone is human, concerns about deepfakes, and the distinction between using AI to express your ideas and letting automated accounts drive the discussion.  Listen for a thoughtful look at what it could take to keep the internet a place where people can connect with greater confidence. 3 Key Takeaways AI assistance can still carry a human voice. Richard distinguishes between using AI to improve your writing and automated accounts posting without a person’s viewpoint behind them.Privacy and accountability deserve to be considered together. His experiment explores whether people vouching for one another can support trust while preserving anonymity.New tools need thoughtful guardrails. Sandy and Richard emphasize checking what we encounter online and considering who takes responsibility when AI gets something wrong.Resources: Chirpper - Website Playbook AI Partners Join Playbook Ai Partners FB Community: AI Quick Win Club Want to stay current on AI Without Overwhelm - Join Us In The Huddle - Learn More #Podmatch

  2. Sep 22 ·  Video

    Episode 26: The Digital Doctor Debate: Physicians, AI, and the Future of Care

    AI may help doctors manage paperwork and spend more time with patients. But what happens when an AI-generated note includes something you never discussed? Sandy talks with Dr. Camille Williams,(A.K.A. Queen) a radiation oncologist and veteran, about the promise of AI in healthcare and why careful review still matters. Dr. Williams shares what to do when a cancer diagnosis leaves you overwhelmed: bring someone to appointments, ask your doctor to slow down, and request explanations you can understand. She also discusses her work helping veterans explore possible links between service-related exposures and cancer. Together,  Sandy and Dr. Williams make the case for care built on clear questions, accurate records, and a partnership between patients and physicians. 3 Key Takeaways Bring a second set of ears. After a cancer diagnosis, a trusted person can help you hear, remember, and follow up on what the doctor says.Ask for an explanation you can picture. It is reasonable to ask where the cancer is, whether it has spread, and what unfamiliar medical terms mean.Review your visit notes. AI can help with documentation, but clinicians need to check its work. Patients can flag anything in their records that does not match the conversation.Resources: Question 4 Cancer Doctors Playbook AI Partners Playbook AI Partners - The Huddle - October Sessions Join FB Group: The AI Quick Win Club

  3. Sep 15 ·  Video

    Episode 25: Building an Intelligent Business With People and AI

    Why do promising AI projects fall short? Is the technology to blame—or are communication, leadership, and employee resistance the real obstacles?  Sandy talks with Ted Wolf, co-founder of GuideWise and author of The Intelligent Business Equation, about the human side of implementing AI and why successful change begins with clarity, trust, and context. Ted explains how organizations can connect business objectives, technology, and people instead of simply handing employees an AI tool and telling them to figure it out.  You’ll hear why workflows and data must be addressed first, how AI agents can improve project management and collaboration, and what leaders can do to help employees move from fear and resistance to meaningful adoption. 3 Key Takeaways Successful AI implementation requires three connected elements: clear business processes, the right technology, and people who understand and accept the change.AI projects need a business outcome. Writing better emails may help an individual, but organizations should connect AI use cases to measurable operational or financial value.Communication creates adoption. Leaders must explain why the change is happening, how employees will be affected, and where people fit into the organization’s future.Resources: TheIntelligentBusinessEquation - Book Guidewise Playbook AI Partners Join us in the AI Quick Club - FB Community - Get your daily AI Quick Win The Huddle - Playbook AI Partners - October Sessions #Podmatch

  4. Sep 8 ·  Video

    Episode 24: Start Small, Stay Secure: A Smarter Approach to Business AI

    AI can help businesses move faster, work smarter, and uncover new opportunities—but what happens when privacy and security get left behind?  In this episode, Sandy talks with fractional CTO and CISO Kevin Carlson about how businesses can embrace AI without unnecessarily exposing confidential information, customer data, or internal systems. Kevin explains why small businesses are still attractive targets and why checking an AI tool’s privacy settings is only one part of the solution. You’ll hear why effective security depends on the right combination of people, processes, and technology—and why security leaders shouldn’t become roadblocks to innovation.  Kevin also shares his experience developing patented AI models, introduces his fiction novel Weber’s Law, and explains why companies should begin their AI journey with focused, manageable projects. If you want to move beyond the hype and use AI with greater confidence and care, this conversation offers a practical place to start. 3 Key Takeaways Small businesses are still targets. Company size doesn’t eliminate security risks, especially when you hold confidential information about customers, employees, or business partners.Technology alone cannot protect a business. Strong security requires employee education, thoughtful processes, clear policies, and carefully selected technology.Start using AI—but start small. Choose a focused use case, understand the technology’s limits, learn from the results, and build upon small successes.Resources:  TechCXO – Kevin Carlson Weber’s Law Playbook AI Partners Join us in the AI Quick Club - FB Community - Get your daily AI Quick Win The Huddle - Playbook AI Partners October Sessions  #Podmatch

  5. Aug 26 ·  Video

    Episode 23: AI Is Changing the Classroom—Are Schools Ready?

    AI is already making its way into classrooms and school operations—but are school districts moving quickly enough to guide its use?  In this episode, Sandy speaks with Byron Headrick, co-founder and CEO of Lean Frog Consulting, about the growing gap between educators using AI and those receiving formal guidance from their districts. They explore why teachers are turning to these tools, the risks of moving too quickly, and what this evolving technology could mean for students, parents, and public education. Byron explains why schools need more than a collection of AI-powered tools—they need foundational AI literacy, thoughtful guardrails, and a unified strategy.  You’ll hear how teacher workloads, limited resources, staffing challenges, and the growing reliance on technology are shaping AI adoption.  Byron also shares practical steps school leaders, teachers, and parents can take to help ensure AI supports education without replacing human judgment, meaningful instruction, or responsible decision-making. 3 Key Takeaways AI use is moving faster than school guidance. Teachers are already experimenting with AI, often to reduce overwhelming workloads, while many districts are still developing policies and training.Schools need AI literacy, not just AI-powered tools. Teachers and leaders must understand what AI can and cannot do before using it for decisions that affect students.Parents should join the conversation. Asking teachers and school leaders how AI and technology are being used can help parents understand classroom practices and identify potential concerns.Resources: LeanFrogConsulting Substack – The Superintendent’s Field Guide Join us in the AI Quick Club - FB Community - Get your daily AI Quick Win Playbook AI Partners #Podmatch

  6. Aug 19 ·  Video

    Episode 22: You Don’t Need More AI Tools—You Need a Better Strategy

    AI is supposed to save us time, make our businesses more productive, and help shorten the workweek. Instead, many business owners are spending hours comparing tools, following constant updates, and trying to understand technology that was supposed to make their lives easier.  In this episode, Sandy Kibling, Chief Playmaker at Playbook AI Partners,  explores the three challenges driving AI overwhelm—time, change, and money—and explains why the right membership community can make such a difference. You’ll learn why you don’t need to follow every AI development, how to avoid wasting money on tools you rarely use, and why practical guidance is more valuable than another library filled with hundreds of videos.  Sandy also introduces the September Huddle sessions, for Playbook AI Partners which are FREE.  September Huddle sessions include live comparisons of ChatGPT and Claude, a look at Codex versus Cowork, and the four-part Build Your Digital Navigator Training Camp....teaching AI specifically about your voice, mission, and goals. It’s a practical conversation about moving from AI information to confident business execution—without trying to figure it all out alone. 3 Key Takeaways You don’t need to keep up with every AI change. Focus on the tools and developments that support your business, goals, and everyday work.Buy AI tools based on a real problem—not fear of missing out. Before subscribing, determine whether the tool fits your workflow and test it on one practical project.A valuable AI community should help you take action. The goal isn’t to consume more content; it’s to find trusted guidance, ask questions, and turn AI knowledge into useful business results.Resources: Join us in the AI Quick Club - FB Community - Get your daily AI Quick Win Playbook AI Partners

  7. Aug 12 ·  Video

    Episode 21: AI Isn’t a Shortcut: What Businesses Need to Get Right First

    Businesses are under pressure to adopt AI—but simply purchasing a tool or telling employees to “start using AI” does not create meaningful results.  In this episode, Sandy Kibling talks with Ryan Drumheller, fractional CIO and founder of Stellarhorn Group, about the disconnect that often exists between technology teams and business leaders—and why AI can magnify those communication gaps and operational problems. Ryan explains why businesses may need to take a step back before moving forward with AI. The conversation explores how to identify realistic quick wins, establish governance and security practices, provide role-specific training, and keep humans responsible for AI-assisted work.  You’ll also hear why chasing every new platform can create vendor risk—and how businesses can make thoughtful AI decisions based on their goals instead of the latest hype. 3 Key Takeaways AI magnifies operational weaknesses. If a business has unclear processes, communication gaps, or broken workflows, adding AI may make those problems more visible rather than solve them.Successful adoption requires more than a tool. Businesses need a clear plan, governance, security, practical training, feedback loops, and someone responsible for supporting employees.Choose tools based on business needs—not online excitement. Evaluate what each platform does well, consider costs and risks, and avoid becoming unnecessarily dependent on one vendor.Resources: Stellarhorn.com Decline Invite Podcast Playbook AI Partners Get Your Free No AI Overwhelm Checklist

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Welcome to Playbook AI Partners Podcast—the show that turns AI from overwhelming into actionable. Your host Sandy Kibling, is the Chief Playmaker, helping business owners and teams stop chasing shiny tools and start using AI in a way that actually moves the numbers—saving time, reducing busywork, and driving growth. Each episode features industry experts and real-world tactics providing clear “do-this-next” plays,” simple AI workflows, and practical guardrails so you can use AI safely, execute with confidence, and get results. Let’s run the play.