AI, Trust, and the Human Side of Leadership

AI, Trust, and the Human Side of Leadership

In this episode of The Credible Podcast, Dan speaks with Patrice Brown, founder and CEO of Strongbridge AI, about how executive coaches and nonprofit leaders can use AI in practical, human-centered ways. Patrice explains why AI works best as a tool, not a replacement, and why leaders should start by asking a simple question: “What problem am I trying to solve?” The conversation explores back-office friction, client onboarding, dashboards, credibility, and the importance of human review before anything gets published. At the heart of the discussion is a simple but powerful idea: AI can create efficiency, but trust still depends on people. To learn more, visit: https://amicredible.ai/ [https://amicredible.ai/] Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/dan-nottingham [https://missionmatters.com/author/dan-nottingham]

From Pineapple Pizza to Public Trust

In this special episode, Dan Nottingham interviews AmICredible — not a person, but an evidence-based credibility platform. The conversation starts with pineapple on pizza, then moves through claims about science, AI hallucinations, media trust, smartphones in schools, religion in public classrooms, and public health communication during the pandemic. This is not a product demo. It is an evidence-based conversation about the claims we repeat, the confidence we mistake for credibility, and the importance of asking: what does the evidence actually support? About the Guest AmICredible is an evidence-based credibility platform that analyzes individual claims and evaluates how well they are supported by evidence. Designed for an age of misinformation, AI-generated content, and declining trust, AmICredible helps people distinguish between what sounds credible and what the evidence actually supports. To learn more, visit: https://amicredible.ai/ [https://amicredible.ai/] Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/dan-nottingham [https://missionmatters.com/author/dan-nottingham]

We Don’t Need Truth. We Need Credibility.

We don’t have an information problem—we have a credibility problem. In this episode, Dan Nottingham explains why the future of the internet isn’t about controlling content, but understanding it. As legal pressure mounts on major platforms, a new solution is emerging: a credibility layer that empowers users to evaluate what they see—without censorship. To learn more, visit: https://amicredible.ai/ [https://amicredible.ai/] Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/dan-nottingham [https://missionmatters.com/author/dan-nottingham]

It’s Still a Business: From Non-Profit Myths to Investor Reality

In this episode of The Credible Podcast, Dan Nottingham sits down with Jason Rupp to unpack some of the biggest misconceptions founders face. They explore why non-profits are often misunderstood — not as volunteer efforts, but as real businesses that require strategy, revenue thinking, and disciplined execution. The conversation moves into what actually matters in early investor meetings (hint: it’s not your slide deck), why passion is essential but not sufficient when building a company, and how today’s AI tools are lowering the barrier to creating practical products — like systems that clean and organize contact data for mission-driven organizations. It’s a candid, experience-driven discussion about clarity, credibility, and what it really takes to turn an idea into something sustainable. Jason Rupp is a seasoned executive and association leader with more than 20 years of experience driving growth, strategic partnerships, and mission-focused impact across the life sciences and nonprofit sectors. Known for his leadership in organizational transformation and coalition building, Jason brings a deep understanding of how to scale influence and outcomes in complex environments. To learn more, visit: https://amicredible.ai/ [https://amicredible.ai/] Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/dan-nottingham [https://missionmatters.com/author/dan-nottingham]

AI for Business - what it is and what it isn't

In this episode of The Credible Podcast, Dan Nottingham is joined by Nate McKie, Senior Executive AI Advisor at World Wide Technology, for a grounded conversation about what AI really means for businesses today. Nate cuts through the hype surrounding generative AI and explains why many organizations struggle to see real value: siloed experimentation, poor data foundations, and a lack of leadership-driven strategy. Rather than replacing people, Nate argues that AI’s greatest potential lies in making employees more effective — unlocking institutional knowledge, improving decision-making, and augmenting human creativity. The discussion explores practical use cases that actually deliver ROI, why fears of mass job replacement are misplaced, and how overselling AI has led to wasted investment and confusion on both sides — among executives and employees alike. Nate also shares thoughtful insights on AI-assisted software development, governance, and why foundational skills like systems thinking, collaboration, and judgment matter more than ever. This episode is for leaders, technologists, and professionals who want a realistic, credible understanding of AI — not what it’s marketed to be, but what it can genuinely do today, and how to use it responsibly. About the Guest Nate McKie is the Senior Executive AI Advisor for World Wide Technology. He has loved computers since he was a child; his father worked at Radio Shack, and he was constantly there playing on the machines and learning about programming. He got his B.S. in Computer Studies, carrying that fascination from childhood into his adult career. After co-founding and then overseeing a services-focused organization related to software and automation engineering for over twenty-five years, he now has the honor and pleasure of being a senior-level AI Advisor. His focus is on helping customers understand how best to use AI technologies to accomplish their business goals, whether it involves leveraging hardware, software, or data. He is thrilled to use his lifetime of experience building amazing solutions for customers to help others make good decisions on their AI journey. Reach out to Nate https://sessionize.com/nate-mckie [https://sessionize.com/nate-mckie] To learn more, visit: https://amicredible.ai/ [https://amicredible.ai/] Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/dan-nottingham [https://missionmatters.com/author/dan-nottingham]