Glenn Daniels II

Touch Stone Publishers

Chief Operating Officer

Touchstone Publications

The Science of Goal Setting
Why Smart Goal Setting is Dumb
●   Ted Talk
●   Personal Development Seminar
●   Management and Leadership Development


http://touchstonepublishers.com
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Author and Speaker

Optum

●   Helping employees cultivate their skills and knowledge
●   Providing skills, techniques and resources in ways that motivate employees

Operational Effectiveness Team

Experiential Keynote Speaker & Engaging Content Creator for Senior Level Leaders | Empowering Leadership Excellence for Your Organization

"I help leaders across all industries create a multi-generational legacy of excellence through transformative keynote speeches, impactful coaching, and content that inspires actions.

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The resignation didn't happen in a dramatic boardroom showdown. It happened via a Slack message at 9:14 PM on a Tuesday.

"I'm out. Sent the formal letter to HR."

This was my Lead Architect. The person holding the keys to our AI integration. I called him immediately. 

"It's not the money," he said, his voice flat. "It's the latency. I spent six months waiting for approval to refactor the core loop because the annual objectives were locked in January. By the time we got permission, the market had moved. I can't work in a museum."

We hadn't failed him on compensation. We failed him on clock speed.

We were managing him against a compliance rubric while he was trying to manage an exponential technology. The friction between our static governance and his dynamic reality ground him down until he simply disconnected.

High-velocity talent will not tolerate low-velocity infrastructure. We lost our best asset because we insisted on measuring him by last year's calendar.

We isolated the specific metrics for Learning Velocity in the 'Learning Velocity Architecture'. It is a triage kit for your HR stack.

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Most organizations are currently incinerating capital on what I call 'Innovation Pantomime.'

We analyzed 40 recent enterprise 'AI implementations.' The pattern is stark. 70% represent zero functional utility—they are merely legacy workflows with a generative interface slapped on top. This is the Capability Gap disguised as progress.

The math doesn't hold. If you deploy a tool that saves 15 minutes per employee per day, but requires 20 minutes of prompt engineering and verification to function reliably, you have not innovated. You have introduced structural friction.

The 2nd-order consequence is more dangerous: Organizational Cynicism. When leadership celebrates tools that do not actually work, high-performers disengage. They smell the theater.

Strategic leaders must pivot from 'adoption metrics' (how many logins?) to 'utility metrics' (what distinct economic value was created?).

If the output requires more human verification than the original task took to execute, kill the pilot. The goal isn't AI everywhere. It is leverage where it matters.

We have codified the framework for distinguishing high-value leverage from digital noise. Equip your leadership team: For the Quick Reference Guide check here: https://lnkd.in/g8Rn9jtr

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The AI Theater Detector: Separating Hype from Utility

The demo was flawless. The interface was sleek, 'Cobalt Blue' accents glowing on the 85-inch screen. The vendor promised us a revolution in our supply chain logistics.

Then the CFO, a woman who has navigated three market crashes and built this company from a garage, asked a single question.

"Walk me through the error reconciliation process when the model hallucinates an inventory shortage."

The room went quiet. The vendor clicked to a backup slide. "Well, the human in the loop would..."

And there it was. The gap. The shiny tool wasn't replacing the work; it was hiding the complexity. We weren't buying leverage; we were buying a subscription to a new kind of headache.

Real value is rarely cinematic. It looks like dirty data being cleaned, boring governance protocols being established, and your best people quietly getting 10x faster at the hard stuff.

Don't fall for the glow. Look for the gears.

We have codified the framework for distinguishing high-value leverage from digital noise. Equip your leadership team: For the Quick Reference Guide check here: The AI Theater Detector: Separating Hype from Utility - Touch Stone Publishers LTD

Stop celebrating 'AI Adoption'. It is a vanity metric.

I see leaders patting themselves on the back because 80% of their staff have ChatGPT accounts. This isn't a strategy; it's a license for chaos.

Here is the uncomfortable truth: Most of what passes for 'AI Strategy' in the C-Suite right now is just fear of missing out, dressed up in a slide deck.

You are likely backing 'AI Theater' if:
1. The use case is 'content creation' rather than 'decision intelligence'.
2. No one can explain the data lineage.
3. The 'efficiency gains' are projected, never measured.

We need to unlearn the impulse to buy the tool before defining the problem. Real capability building hurts. It requires retraining your workforce to think probabilistically, not just handing them a text generator.

If it feels like magic, it’s probably a trick. If it feels like engineering, you’re on the right track.

We have codified the framework for distinguishing high-value leverage from digital noise. Equip your leadership team: For the Quick Reference Guide check here:

Open article: The AI Theater Detector: Separating Hype from Utility by touchstonepublishers.com

Didisheim Consulting

As Founder of Didisheim Consulting, I’ve helped companies increase digital engagement by 40% and grow online revenue streams by 25% in just one year. Specializing in digital transformation and growth, I create actionable strategies that solve complex digital challenges and drive tangible business results for Mid-market companies.

Digital Strategist

Graystone International

Advisory Board Member

Info /Ops

Information Operations and Risk Mitigation
We provide services for the private sector and individuals facing personal risk to their reputation. 

Services include:
▪ Risk Assessment: Identify the risks to character and reputation
▪ Crisis Management: Knowing what to do when things go wrong
▪ Situational Analysis: Knowing the information environment that reflects upon you and impacts your ability to succeed 
▪ Due Diligence: Finding the hidden information that could have negative impacts or confirm the positive

Founder

Scout

Scout’s Conditional Messaging is a SaaS solution comprised of a technology stack with a patented cutting-edge SDK and a native messaging platform. 

Scout’s geolocation capabilities are >30x more accurate than the world’s most popular mobile operating systems — with almost zero impact on battery life — ranking only 2 on Apple’s® energy usage scale — all while the phone is dark and in your pocket.

Mariana Antinori, Inc

Managed operations and business continuity for a Madison Avenue retail jewelry boutique.

Partner

Stagwell

At dotbox; developed and led business policy that aligned with strategic interests and ensured that operations ran efficiently. Introduced practices and led processes that increased team performance, sales, and overall value of the agency, resulting in the purchase of dotbox by MDC Partners, now Stagwell.

Vice President Operations

Mediaworks nyc

Sourced and led internal and external teams in the creation of digital, video, print, and online projects and services.

 VP, Executive Producer

Webb Communications

Directed daily operations and account management. Led services development and implementation for mainly European B2B and B2C compaipanies entering the U.S. Market. Oversaw staff and outside vendor teams. Led paid search campaigns.

General Manager

Artichoke

Developed on-air brand image, promotional and on-air interstitial program direction for Sundance Channel.

Consulting Producer

MediaLink

Produced identity branding video for Signia (formerly Siemens). Created VOD program for Rainbow Media’s (Rainbow Media (now AMC Networks) MagRack. Video News Releases for General Motors.

I guide early-to-midsize companies to exceed their goals and outperform competitors. ◉ Generate online conversions and profits. ◉ Is your business struggling with its online presence? → See my featured section ↓

Grow Your Business with a Strategy That Delivers

Mid-market companies often hit a wall: a website that doesn’t convert, a brand that’s lost momentum, or digital efforts that feel more “busy” than effective. I help companies break through.

As a digital strategist and fractional CMO, I design and implement revenue-focused strategies that drive results, like 50% growth and increased market share. 

Whether you're repositioning your brand, preparing for acquisition, or simply want more qualified leads, I’ll help align your strategy to your goals.

Here’s when companies bring me in:
• Your brand needs a refresh to stand out again
• Your digital presence is costing you credibility and customers
• You’re preparing for exit and need inbound traction

If you're thinking about scaling, selling, or simply getting your strategy unstuck, let’s explore what’s possible.

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Why Me?
After years at top agencies supporting Fortune 1000 brands, I founded Didisheim Consulting to help mid-sized companies access big-agency thinking without the additional overhead.

I led growth at dotbox (acquired by MDC Partners, now Stagwell Inc.), and held leadership roles at SapientRazorfish, Webb Communications, and Mediaworks. My approach blends strategic clarity with hands-on execution, always tied to tangible business outcomes.

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