Natalie Nixon
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Figure 8 Thinking, LLC, led by Natalie Nixon, delivers dynamic keynotes, innovation coaching, and creativity masterclasses to transform leadership and business growth.
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The Leadership Skill AI Will Never Learn (And Why It Matters Now)
In a world increasingly run by machines, AI is reshaping how we work, think, and lead. It forecasts trends, automates workflows, and even drafts our emails. But beneath the digital shine lies a leadership challenge most businesses aren’t ready for.
By Natalie Nixon8 months ago in 01
You’re Not Competing with AI -You’re Competing with Insight
Artificial intelligence is transforming business at a breakneck pace. From automated workflows to intelligent customer support systems, AI is no longer a futuristic idea -it’s today’s reality. But while many companies rush to integrate AI into their operations, they often miss a critical truth:
By Natalie Nixon8 months ago in 01
The Hidden Cost of Automation: Why Creativity Is Your Company’s Safety Net
In today’s business landscape, automation is king. AI tools streamline workflows, dashboards forecast market trends, and algorithms optimize everything from hiring to inventory. But behind all this efficiency, there’s a hidden cost: the slow erosion of human creativity.
By Natalie Nixon8 months ago in 01
Unlocking Human-Centered Innovation in a Data-Driven World: Why Creativity Still Reigns in the Informatica Era
We live in a time where data is abundant, tools like Informatica make it easier than ever to organize and activate enterprise information, and automation handles much of the heavy lifting in business operations. It’s easy to assume that with data pipelines flowing and dashboards lighting up, innovation will naturally follow. But that’s rarely the case.
By Natalie Nixon8 months ago in 01
What ChatGPT Still Can’t Do -and Why That’s Your Greatest Advantage
AI has become the new workplace MVP. It drafts emails, writes reports, summarizes books, even outlines marketing campaigns -in seconds. But in a world where generative AI is increasingly the go-to tool, we’re missing a crucial truth: its limitations are not bugs; they’re your biggest opportunities.
By Natalie Nixon8 months ago in 01
AI Can’t Replace This: The One Skill Every Leader Needs in 2025
In a world where AI can write code, create content, and forecast business trends in seconds, it’s tempting to believe that technology is all we need to lead. But here’s the inconvenient truth: AI still can’t do the one thing that defines extraordinary leadership -human connection.
By Natalie Nixon8 months ago in 01
Don’t Just Automate -Activate: The Human Edge That AI Can’t Touch
AI has automated everything from emails to insights. It schedules your meetings, drafts your content, even builds your pitch decks. But in the rush to optimize everything, something vital is quietly slipping through the cracks: human agency.
By Natalie Nixon8 months ago in 01
How to Future-Proof Your Leadership in a World Ruled by AI
Artificial Intelligence is no longer the future -it’s the present. From executive decisions to customer service and product development, AI is quietly reshaping how companies operate and compete. But here’s the question most leaders aren’t asking: How do you lead in a world where machines are beginning to think?
By Natalie Nixon8 months ago in 01
Feeling > Coding: Why Empathy Is the Real Edge in Tech-Driven Teams
In an age where AI writes code, builds strategies, and analyzes data faster than ever, it’s easy to assume that technical speed equals progress. But beneath the surface of this digital momentum lies a quiet truth: what truly propels high-performing teams isn’t faster lines of code -it’s deeper emotional connection. In today’s tech-driven workplaces, feeling is becoming more valuable than coding. And empathy? That’s the competitive edge no algorithm can replicate.
By Natalie Nixon8 months ago in 01
What Great Leaders Know About AI That Others Miss
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing industries at lightning speed -but not everyone is paying attention to the right things. The real secret of great leadership in the age of AI isn’t about knowing how to use the latest tools. It’s about knowing why and when to use them.
By Natalie Nixon8 months ago in 01
AI Moves Fast, But Humans Lead Deep: How to Stay Ahead
AI is changing the way we work -fast. In seconds, it can summarize a book, respond to a client, and map out an entire marketing campaign. It’s powerful, efficient, and always evolving. But here’s the truth that many companies miss in their rush to automate: speed isn’t strategy, and information isn’t insight.
By Natalie Nixon8 months ago in 01
Stop Chasing AI Trends -Start Leading with Creative Courage
In an age of algorithmic acceleration, it’s easy to fall into the trap of chasing the next big AI breakthrough. Every week brings new tools, faster processes, and promises of smarter automation. But while others rush to integrate the latest AI features, truly visionary organizations are asking a different question: Are we still leading, or just reacting?
By Natalie Nixon8 months ago in 01
