Future Use of AI and Integration as a Decision-Making Tool: Academia and Business

The world has moved into a largely digital existence where infrastructure, innovation, and human capital are important considerations of growth. AI can be a useful tool in business and therefore should be encouraged in training/education in a way that enhances productivity but also makes sure people don't fall into the trap of not exploring information beyond AI generated answers (A type of group think).

As more people rely on AI, the more we must learn about it. AI is expected to increase productivity $4.4 trillion and 92% of companies plan on using AI in the workplace over the next 5 years. The report by McKinsey Digital offers information on the use of AI, its growth, what industries are using, etc Superagency in the workplace: Empowering people to unlock AI’s full potential

There are some benefits to AI in education/training and business. A metanalysis of 51 studies found that ChatGPT can be a benefit to learning when used well. One can use ChatGPT within their training/education because it is a growing tool used by business managers, leaders, and others to increase productivity.

The effect of ChatGPT on students’ learning performance, learning perception, and higher-order thinking: insights from a meta-analysis

The conversation would not be complete unless we discuss how information is framed through AI and search engines and lowers the variety of information generated. That means that new discoveries and groundbreaking innovation in decision making or science will require understanding AI and willfully seeking to expand knowledge beyond AI's presented/returned information.

Risks of AI Use in Decision Making

Tips for Use:

• AI can help brainstorm but may limit the total creative new discovery.
• AI is good for historical information and Internet searching. Use for first search strategies to understand a situation on a basic level.
• While AI provides a starting point it is important for people to do their own resources, writing their own knowledge, and citing sources appropriately.
• AI is likely to continue to grow so learning how to use it in education and business helps improve productivity.
• Beware that data pulled in specific ways may limit what is understood so ensure you are understanding the details, the alternatives, and some of the theoretical underpinnings.

Wang, J., Fan, W. The effect of ChatGPT on students’ learning performance, learning perception, and higher-order thinking: insights from a meta-analysis. Humanit Soc Sci Commun 12, 621 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1057/s41599-025-04787-y

Dew Drop Hosts Music Saturdays During the Summer

The Dew Drop Restaurant has been a must-stop destination in Gladstone for a long time. The summer months are finally here, and they have put together a music line up every Saturday from 6 to 9 pm. This is tourism season in the local area so you will find a broad selection of activities ranging from water skiing to hiking. The evening action also gets a little pep in their step. 

If you are familiar with Gladstone Michigan one can spend the day on the beach, in the park, and out fishing and then come back to grab a something to eat while listening to some music. 

Definately will order again!

Today I went with a friend and ordered a chicken ceasar salad. Sat around and listened to the tunes and watched the dancing (I was hoping to have them play at one of our local veterans clubs). 

The Dew Drop is also known for its really good food with casual dining. They are located in a very beautiful Gladstone downtown which focuses on boutique experiences. The brewery, coffee shop, new bar and pristine cleanliness makes it a good place for a getaway relaxing night out.

The Dew Drop Restaurant 

The Dew Drop Google Map

Rapid River Hosts Memorial Day Parade

Rapid River hosts the Memorial Day Parade Google Map Rapid River

Why Should Executives Learn to Write Well?

As one moves upward within an organization, they must learn to influence more people. Executives can't micromanage every finite aspect of an organization so they will naturally rely on others. This is where the concept of leadership comes forward through influence. The higher one moves, the better they need to be to influence groups of others through various communication skills. In the modern world much of our communication is going to be written. 

Forms of Writing in Executive Positions:

-Emails

-Memos

-Formal business letters

-Reports

-PowerPoints/Presentations

-Meeting minutes

-Notes

Why Leaders Should Add Writing To Their Leadership Toolkit In 2025

Remember and Honor Memorial Day Tribute

Memorial Day is the day to remember those who have gone before to preserve our freedoms today. We should not give up on those freedoms, manipulate those freedoms, or disregard those freedoms for convenience. Our future is based on our beliefs and actions today. True patriotism is around principles and values. The next time you pledge or make an oath ensure you understand the deeper meaning of the words. 

Why Breaking the Cycle in Closed Systems Can Be Difficult? (Hypothetical Thought Experiment)

Corruption can happen anywhere as it is naturally part of human need and greed. Those locations that have less corruption are often higher economic and social functioning when compared to those who have more corruption. Since resources are scarce and should be used for the best interests of society, corruption robs many people of resources they need to succeed. Similar mechanisms that related to the selfishness of corruption also comingled with other poor beliefs like hate came forward in our philosophical learning example.

We are using a hypothetical thought experiment on corruption and comingling with hate to explore how closed systems can function and how they impact others. Up until the community stood up to protect resources and victims the behaviors were unimpeded and well known. What typically exposes poor actors is when outside pressure, mistakes by corrupt officials, overplaying power dynamics, lost resources discovered, or a history of prior bad decisions arise. Often, it’s the small things that open a bigger can of worms.

In our example, there was well known protections for poor actors and someone misusing their employment and social position led to misbehaviors against others, putting kids in harm’s way and helped to enrich themselves and fellow clan members. The coordinated aggression often seen in group corruption opened exposure of a wider poor behaviors. Official reports were retaliated against, and it was found later that these reports were relatively accurate. 

In our learning example, the victims intentionally have no recourse due to extreme hate and closed clan-based systems with few checks and balances putting people at future risk. A hyper focused on gaming technicalities while ignoring the purpose of laws. Questions arose as to essential purpose and mechanisms for ensuring that the wrongs are righted, future victims are protected and that the system adapts to a higher state of development.

An interesting article,

Why Breaking the Vicious Circle of Corruption Is Difficult but Essential

*This is a hypothetical philosophical thought experiment on hate and corruption so take with a grain of salt. It is meant for discussion purpose.  

Servant Leadership and Firefighting Mission Obtainment

Servant leaders can have an impact on the success and failure of fire departments and nearly any other organization. A study exploring servant leadership found that a company officer can contribute to mission attainment through servant leadership and the ability to inspire others. The opposite is also true in that poor leaders can lead to poor mission and organizational obtainment. 

Servant leaders are often known to,

-lead by example

-formal and informal coaching

-provide professional development, 

-acknowledge good work

-create strong environments

-encourage followership 

Personality appears to have a significant impact on organizational performance through the creation of strong performance environments.

Exploring Servant Leadership Behaviors of Career Fire Department Officers: A Qualitative Descriptive Design Study. 

Freeman, (2022). Exploring Servant Leadership Behaviors of Career Fire Department Officers: A Qualitative Descriptive Design Study.   Capitol Technology University ProQuest Dissertations & Theses,  2022. 9068091. https://www.proquest.com/openview/3f58472977b78894c278c007c3aea61c/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=18750&diss=y

*Part of an ongoing project to raise firefighter knowledge and support for firefighters through an associated project.