AVL Digital Nomads

June is a special collaboration crossover! AVL Digital Nomads' immensely popular "AI Hacks & Hops" and "Leadership on Tap" series join forces to deliver this engaging workshop.

In this interactive session, we'll explore how small and medium-sized businesses can gain competitive advantage through strategic AI adoption. While large corporations and solo entrepreneurs may adapt quickly, mid-market companies face unique challenges—and opportunities—that demand courageous leadership.

Our expert facilitators will guide you through the accelerating pace of technological change, revealing practical frameworks for inspiring your teams to evolve with AI rather than resist it. This isn't about fear-based predictions or technical jargon—it's about equipping you with actionable leadership strategies.

What to expect?

• Exploration of the rapidly shrinking technology adoption curves and AI's rising impact on jobs and organizational structures
• Collaborative activities and table-based discussions on practical leadership challenges and solutions
• Networking opportunities with fellow leaders navigating similar challenges

Takeaways

• Understanding the adoption imperative - Learn how accelerating technology adoption curves create both urgency and opportunity for small businesses to gain competitive advantage over mid-market companies
• Building team resilience through courage - Practical strategies for inspiring (rather than motivating) your team to become "personally nimble" in their careers as AI transforms traditional roles
• Creating an environment for continuous evolution - How to establish organizational structures and leadership practices that help your business "cross the chasm" from early AI adoption to sustained competitive advantage

Who's welcome?
Everyone! Whether you're leading in for-profit, non-profit, academia, community organizations, or entrepreneurship – or simply curious about leadership – you're welcomed to join us.

Who's welcome?
Leaders at any stage of their journey — whether guiding teams, building enterprises, or seeking fresh perspectives on relationship-driven leadership.

Location: Mojo Coworking
Parking: Street parking is free after 6pm
Beverages: Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
Pro tip: Bring a bottle for the onsite water refill station

July Selection - Travels with Charley: In Search of America by John Steinbeck
To hear the speech of the real America, to smell the grass and the trees, to see the colors and the light—these were John Steinbeck's goals as he set out, at the age of fifty-eight, to rediscover the country he had been writing about for so many years.

With Charley, his French poodle, Steinbeck drives the interstates and the country roads, dines with truckers, encounters bears at Yellowstone and old friends in San Francisco. Along the way he reflects on the American character, racial hostility, the particular form of American loneliness he finds almost everywhere, and the unexpected kindness of strangers.

Welcome to our robust and engaging Book Club! We're a small, friendly group dedicated to fostering lively discussions about our monthly book selections. Whether you've read the entire book, just a few chapters, or even if you're simply curious about the title, we'd love to have you join us!

Book Selection: We encourage active participation in choosing our reading material. During each meeting, members have the opportunity to suggest and vote on the next book. Feel free to post your book recommendations in the comments section as well - we're always excited to explore new literary adventures!

Meeting Schedule: We gather on the First Tuesday of every month for our book discussions.
What sets us apart is our small group size and directed discussions. This intimate setting allows for deeper, more engaging conversations where everyone's voice can be heard. It's the perfect environment for those who love to dive deep into themes, characters, and the intricacies of storytelling.

So whether you're a seasoned bookworm or just dipping your toes into the world of literature, we invite you to join us. Let's explore new worlds, challenge our perspectives, and forge new friendships - one book at a time!

August Pick: The Truth About Lies: The Illusion of Honesty and the Evolution of Deceit by Aja Raden