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The future of work isn’t AI replacing humans … it’s AI working side by side with us.

October 28, 20251 min read

Are we ready for this shift?

I see a lot of talk about AI as a threat, but what excites me?

Watching my team at StratusDial and UponAI roll up their sleeves and get ready to work WITH AI, not against it.

We started with a simple vision:

👉 AI Voice agents on every business phone system, starting with our own.

But a vision means nothing without action. Here’s what we’re doing:

✅ Upskilling staff to work with new AI tools (yes, even the folks who said “I’m not a tech person”)

✅ Opening new roles for AI collaboration, think “AI workflow partner” or “voice agent coach”

✅ Measuring the real-world impact, not just counting hours saved but tracking how people feel about their work

The changes are real.

People spend less time on busywork. More time on the calls and projects that need a human touch.

Teams feel less overwhelmed, not more. Even our skeptics are now the ones sharing tips on how to get the most out of our AI voice agents. (I call that a win!)

As a leader, I believe it’s my job to prepare us for what’s next.

AI isn’t a nice-to-have. It’s part of the toolkit now.

You wouldn’t send your team out without a phone system that works—why send them out without AI in their corner?

The future of work looks a lot like teamwork, only now, some of our teammates are digital.

How are you preparing your team for the age of AI-powered collaboration?

#PhoneBill ☎️

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