AI Strategy Pioneer & Innovation Catalyst | Transforming businesses with AI-driven strategies and digital innovation

Most AI investments fail — and not because of the technology.

They fail because we keep deploying sophisticated AI to unprepared humans. Then we measure "adoption" and wonder why the ROI never shows up.

I lead AI Capability globally at Capgemini Invent. My team and I are building what I call Human-AI Chemistry — the hard work of making sure people and systems are actually ready for each other before we hit deploy.

What does that mean in practice?
→ Stop renting tools. Start building Engines that compound value.
→ Stop measuring adoption. Start measuring Cognitive Load, Stress, and Trust.
→ Stop chasing collaboration. Start engineering fusion.

This isn't theory. We're testing it, breaking it, and scaling what works — inside Capgemini and with clients who are done pretending.

33,000+ people follow along. 
If you're serious about making AI actually work, welcome.

Bora Ger

My Passion:
As an Investor Relations Consultant … curate deeply rooted relationships that synthesize shareholders, stakeholders, and management meaningfully.


My Promise: 
Deliver 360-degree communication 
Optimize forward thinking ideas
Create long-term raving fans 

David Melles

I find a C3 Leader (conscious, competenet, caring) is one that can self-advocate “intentionally” while being a present champion for others!   

Chris Wilson’s timely wisdom reminds us that turning off is tantamount to being on. 

It’s not a magical formula … 🪄

Self love, breeds … selfless love 🌷!

David B.   Melles 

💎 Investor Relations Specialist | 🚀 Enabler of Possibilities, Attainment, Transformation | 🧬 Mental Wellbeing Advocate | 💫 Student Athlete Coach

Helping Leaders Turn Change Into Momentum | Momentum Shift | TEDx & Keynote Speaker | Former Helicopter Pilot & AME

Being “always on” feels like leadership.

Quick replies.

Open calendars.

Constant access.

But here’s the hidden cost:
Availability drains energy — quietly.

Not because the work is hard.

Because the interruptions are endless.

Every message.

Every notification.

Every “quick question.”

None of it feels heavy.

Together? It creates a cognitive tax.

You’re never fully focused.

Never fully recovered.

And eventually — momentum fades.

High performers don’t have more energy.

They protect it.

Protected focus.

Clear access boundaries.

Intentional off.

Leadership isn’t about being available.

It’s about being intentional.

Yesterday, my wife and I intentionally set a full day aside to "reset."

No tech, messages, chaos, emails, and fires to put out.

Phone on Do Not Disturb and mind at ease.

A coffee and snack at a new place, a walk in nature, and a full cycle of heat and cold therapy at a spa.

No intentions, no meetings, no to-dos.

And we plan to continue these Resets once per quarter.

Because if you're not protecting your time, energy, and focus, no one else will.

Where has “always on” become an energy leak?

If this resonates, I wrote more about it in this week’s edition of The Shift.

Get next week's article here:
https://lnkd.in/gb9ZuaSb


#slowdown #focus #reset

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