A Better Way to Talk About What AI Actually Is, and Where the Trajectory Might Lead If you missed part one of this series, I'd encourage you to start there. tl;dr; I made the case that AI is not conscious. Not because AI is dumb (it isn't), … [Continue reading]
Part 1 of 3: A Brain in a Jar – AI Isn’t Conscious
March 28, 2026 By Leave a Comment
If you've been anywhere near tech news over the past few months, you've noticed something unusual happening. The conversation about AI has shifted. We're no longer just debating whether AI will take our jobs or write better code than we can. We've … [Continue reading]
I Run OpenClaw. Here’s What I Hope Microsoft Gets Right.
March 24, 2026 By Leave a Comment
A few days ago, Omar Shahine posted an announcement on LinkedIn that caught my attention. He announced his new job at Microsoft! His mission? Bring OpenClaw and personal AI agents to Microsoft 365! His TL;DR is that Microsoft just made a Corporate … [Continue reading]
Part 2: Is OpenClaw Everything AI Promises to Be? Here’s Why It Actually Proves Suleyman Wrong.
February 16, 2026 By Leave a Comment
If you missed part one of this series, I'd encourage you to start there. The short version: Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft AI CEO, recently predicted that most white-collar professional tasks will be fully automated within 12 to 18 months. I argued that … [Continue reading]
Part 1: AI Will Replace White-Collar Work in 18 Months? Let’s Talk About That.
February 13, 2026 By Leave a Comment
If you've been anywhere near a tech news, you've probably seen the headlines. Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI, dropped what I'd say is quite a bombshell in a recent interview with the Financial Times, claiming that AI will achieve human-level … [Continue reading]
Your #ESPC25 Game Plan: Maximize Your Conference Experience Before You Arrive
November 11, 2025 By Leave a Comment
#ESPC25 is just around the corner, taking place this December 1st through the 4th, in Dublin, Ireland! We're going back to Dublin! If you’re anything like me, you’re already buzzing with anticipation. Whether you’re a first-time attendee or a … [Continue reading]
Insights from “The Next Decade in Data, Intelligence, and Technology” a Keynote by Rafal Lukawiecki at ESPC 2023
December 18, 2023 By Leave a Comment
In the ever-evolving landscape of data, intelligence, and technology, staying ahead of the curve is not just a choice, rather a necessity. Every year since 2014 I make a late fall trek to Europe to attend ESPC, the premier European focused Microsoft … [Continue reading]
The Power of Focus: Achieving Business Objectives with OKRs
June 1, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Every successful business leader knows that focus is the key to achieving outstanding results. Recently at Microsoft 365 Conference 2023 in Las Vegas, I had the opportunity to present one of my favorite topics, Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), and … [Continue reading]
SP Starter Kit V3 Released
May 22, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Hey there my SharePoint enthusiasts! Some exciting news recently hit the wire, the long-awaited release of the SP Starter Kit V3 was merged to the main branch of the PnP SP Starter Kit open source project, and is now readily available for free! This … [Continue reading]
Resolving OneDrive sync error “Sorry, OneDrive Can’t Add Your Folder Right Now”
May 18, 2023 By Leave a Comment
Recently while troubleshooting an OneDrive sync error, "Sorry, OneDrive can't add your folder right now", we came across a solution that has not yet been documented in common resolution approaches such as at at … [Continue reading]
