What if people don't embrace technology the way we are anticipating or even intend? Peggy talks about digital burnout and AI (artificial intelligence). She says digital transformation isn't about using more technology but rather using technology in a way that is very thoughtful and strategic. She also discusses: · How many people experience digital burnout—and how it impacts our personal and professional lives. · Tips for how to implement digital transformation at scale. · When technology adoption will be the most successful. <a href="https://peggysmedleyshow.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://peggysmedleyshow.com</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;What if people don't embrace technology the way we are anticipating or even intend? Peggy talks about digital burnout and AI (artificial intelligence). She says digital transformation isn't about using more technology but rather using technology in a way that is very thoughtful and strategic.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;She also discusses:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;· How many people experience digital burnout—and how it impacts our personal and professional lives.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;· Tips for how to implement digital transformation at scale.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;· When technology adoption will be the most successful.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://peggysmedleyshow.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"&gt;https://peggysmedleyshow.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Digital Burnout and AI

Peggy Smedley and Brandon Michalski, chief economist, MSI, talk about two new reports that look at what is happening now and what is coming in the future. He says he looks at the noise versus the signal, and points to a few key areas as examples. They also discuss: · Tariffs and how it might impact the construction industry in 2026. · The surge in data center projects that will reshape infrastructure for years to come—and how retail factors in. · What will likely unfold in 2026 in construction—and how projects are being reshaped. <a href="https://mocasystems.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://mocasystems.com/</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Peggy Smedley and Brandon Michalski, chief economist, MSI, talk about two new reports that look at what is happening now and what is coming in the future. He says he looks at the noise versus the signal, and points to a few key areas as examples.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;They also discuss:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;· Tariffs and how it might impact the construction industry in 2026.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;· The surge in data center projects that will reshape infrastructure for years to come—and how retail factors in.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;· What will likely unfold in 2026 in construction—and how projects are being reshaped.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://mocasystems.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"&gt;https://mocasystems.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Construction Economics: Noise versus Signals

Peggy Smedley and James Bohnaker, senior economist, Cushman & Wakefield, dig into some of the biggest takeaways from the latest U.S. economic outlook. He says there is a transition from resilience to cautious optimism, with inflection points across commercial real estate and property types, which is presenting opportunities in the industry. They also discuss: · Resilience and risks that are defining our economy. · Where investors are focusing their energy. · How AI and other emerging technologies are reshaping market landscape. <a href= "https://www.cushmanwakefield.com/en/united-states/insights/united-states-outlook" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.cushmanwakefield.com/en/united-states/insights/united-states-outlook</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Peggy Smedley and James Bohnaker, senior economist, Cushman &amp; Wakefield, dig into some of the biggest takeaways from the latest U.S. economic outlook. He says there is a transition from resilience to cautious optimism, with inflection points across commercial real estate and property types, which is presenting opportunities in the industry.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;They also discuss:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;· Resilience and risks that are defining our economy.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;· Where investors are focusing their energy.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;· How AI and other emerging technologies are reshaping market landscape.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.cushmanwakefield.com/en/united-states/insights/united-states-outlook" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"&gt;https://www.cushmanwakefield.com/en/united-states/insights/united-states-outlook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

U.S. Economic Outlook

Peggy and cohost Dennis Draeger, foresight director, Shaping Tomorrow, talk about aiglatson and the extremes that define our digital destiny, looking at both the utopian and dystopian narratives. He says the reality of automation often turns into something else. They also discusses: · The theory of cultural lag and how it impacts technology adoption. · The information super highway phase and Y2K period of AI (artificial intelligence). · If AI could be the aiglatson silver bullet—and inherent dangers. <a href="https://peggysmedleyshow.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">http://peggysmedleyshow.com</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Peggy and cohost Dennis Draeger, foresight director, Shaping Tomorrow, talk about aiglatson and the extremes that define our digital destiny, looking at both the utopian and dystopian narratives. He says the reality of automation often turns into something else.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;They also discusses:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;· The theory of cultural lag and how it impacts technology adoption.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;· The information super highway phase and Y2K period of AI (artificial intelligence).&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;· If AI could be the aiglatson silver bullet—and inherent dangers.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://peggysmedleyshow.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"&gt;http://peggysmedleyshow.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Aiglatson: Utopian and Dystopian Narratives

Peggy Smedley and Dan Miklovic, founder, Lean Manufacturing Research and leader, Third Eye Advisory, talk about what is real, what is BS, and what is next in 2026. He says we are going to see AI (artificial intelligence) penetrate manufacturing, but more in the form of embedded AI—not generative AI. They also discuss: · The challenge with digital transformation. · AI at the edge and AI in the cloud. · How to prepare for the future. <a href="https://thirdeyeadvisory.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://thirdeyeadvisory.com</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Peggy Smedley and Dan Miklovic, founder, Lean Manufacturing Research and leader, Third Eye Advisory, talk about what is real, what is BS, and what is next in 2026. He says we are going to see AI (artificial intelligence) penetrate manufacturing, but more in the form of embedded AI—not generative AI.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;They also discuss:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;· The challenge with digital transformation.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;· AI at the edge and AI in the cloud.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;· How to prepare for the future.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;a href="https://thirdeyeadvisory.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;https://thirdeyeadvisory.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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