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From Data to Decisions: How AI Empowers Modern Leaders | Tom Delanoy | Talk To Th3 Doc Ep. 125

🎙️ Episode 125 – Talk To Th3 Doc with Steve “The Doctor” Meek Featuring Tom Delanoy, Partner & COO, Thomas Edwards Group In this episode, Tom joins me to explore how today’s leaders move from instinct-driven decisions to data-informed clarity — especially in fast-changing environments where AI, culture, and hiring intersect. Tom shares why people-first leadership is still the foundation for smart decision-making, even in the era of automation, analytics, and AI. His insights on transparency, culture-building, and strategic hiring are powerful for any SMB, nonprofit, or local government leader navigating growth. 💡 Top Takeaway “Good companies should try to make space when they can.” — Tom Delanoy Leadership isn’t about filling roles — it’s about creating room for great people, better ideas, and data-backed decisions. 🧭 What We Cover in This Episode • Why AI does NOT replace leadership — it enhances it • What a “three-legged stool” culture looks like (team, clients, candidates) • How transparency builds trust during uncertain seasons • The business value of long employee tenure • Why culture must be intentional — not accidental • How leaders make stronger decisions with data, metrics, and honest conversations • How to build a hiring strategy that attracts A-players • The crossover between talent strategy and IT modernization • Why SMBs need alignment before they need AI tools 🕒 Time-Stamped Highlights 00:00 — Welcome to Episode 125 01:32 — “Free donuts only go so far”: Culture isn’t perks 04:05 — How intentional recognition builds team belonging 07:40 — Sports, leadership, and dealing with adversity 09:52 — “Make space when you can”: Hiring proactively 12:21 — The Three-Legged Stool: People, clients, candidates 14:50 — Leadership through transparency and values 17:10 — Lessons from Customers for Life 19:00 — Final takeaway: Culture is strategy 👤 About the Guest — Tom Delanoy Partner & COO, Thomas Edwards Group Tom brings decades of leadership experience across accounting, recruiting, operations, and organizational development. Under his guidance, Thomas Edwards Group has been recognized as a Dallas Business Journal Best Place to Work and Inc. 5000 honoree. Tom is a licensed CPA and long-time Vistage member with a passion for building people-first teams. 🔗 https://thomasedwards.com 🔗   / tomdelanoy   🏥 About Talk To Th3 Doc Hosted by Steve “The Doctor” Meek, CEO of The Fulcrum Group, Inc., this show gives SMB and municipal leaders practical insights into leadership, technology, cybersecurity, culture, and innovation. At Fulcrum, our SPOT Managed IT Services and STARpower Strategic Framework help leaders make confident, data-driven decisions about their technology, security posture, cloud modernization, and long-term IT planning. Learn more → https://www.fulcrumgroup.net/talk-to-... 📩 Want to Improve Your IT Confidence? Schedule your initial consultation: 👉 https://www.fulcrumgroup.net/talk-to-... 🔔 Subscribe for Weekly Leadership & Tech Insights    / @thefulcrumgroupinc   🏷️ Suggested YouTube Tags Talk To Th3 Doc, Tom Delanoy, Thomas Edwards Group, leadership podcast, SMB leadership, AI for SMBs, AI decision making, DFW business, culture and leadership, hiring strategy, technology alignment, managed IT services DFW, Fulcrum Group, Steve Meek, STARpower Framework, SPOT Managed IT Services, organizational culture, business strategy, recruiting leadership, people-first leadership, AI in business