How can you be data driven instead of based on your gut? It is okay - we all struggle and we must change our mindset on how can use data to be data driven. #ThinkDifferentWithData

I love our #DataCommunity and I especially love helping the aspiring data enthusiast and normally the aspect missing is not the technical skills but a strategic mindset. It comes through experience, community, and training, but it comes from a desire to solve problems.

The difference between #DataLiteracy vs. #DataStrategy is it focus on the individual or organization. But, if you focus on both it leads to an actionable process or the #DataToAction Process.

Be a problem solver. What is the best way to future proof your career from AI? Easy - be a problem solver, that is the recurring theme I am hearing from senior leaders. We are offering a class in Data Strategy through the NTC. https://t.co/qY74rNAXHo

What is action? For a #data professional, we need to go beyond beyond the visualization or report as as action and instead think of your work as the starting point. Let's create a new community of professionals that can take data and transform into REAL action.

What I noticed more than anything from the SMU Human Trafficking Conference. Yes, the data is not good or even absent and it is hard to trust, but when anecdotal stories are backed by data - it is powerful. Your data stories can change the world.

Senior leaders want to be data-driven, but it's hard to get the necessary insights at the right level for their decisions. They often have to rely on others, and they are inundated with too much data, making it difficult to focus on what's truly important. #ThinkDifferentWithData

Do you need to be a math genius to work in data. No. Those who excel in the data world understand how to turn complex results into actionable insights. #ThinkDifferentWithData #DataInspire

We all want to use data to make strategic or operational decisions, but too often, we need to make a decision immediately. We rely on our instincts and hope we're right. Our data must be efficient, accessible, and rigorously validated by those around us. #ThinkDifferentWithData

Is AI going to take over your job? AI can make you a better person because of your experiences and instincts. The AI-enhanced person will likely outpace the non-AI-enhanced person, but AI won't replace you. Don't let it. #ThinkDifferentWithData #DataInspire

Will #AI solve all our problems? They are powerful tools, but they're not the only solution. Before jumping to use AI, we need to understand our problems and ensure our #data is clean. Let's assess our business needs first and then decide if AI is the right tool for the job.

Goals are not measurable. In most cases, an ultimate goal, like success or health are hard to measure, but you use objectives or measurable proxies for that goal, which allows us to focus on tasks and progress. #ThinkDifferentWithData

I am excited to speak at this year's #TedXOldHickory event at the Treemont Mansion on September 19th. Of course my topic will include how #Data can inspire you to change the world? Or should it? I guess you will have to attend to find out. - https://t.co/GhJbZhjftq #Ted #TedX

Data storytelling leads to a conversation, not just an insight or a report. It's about presenting data in a relatable and transparent manner, inviting everyone to engage in the discussion. #ThinkDifferentWithData #DataInspire

I have had questions on what is Strategic Data Coaching and how can benefit an individual. Here is a video that helps you to understand how I view #DataCoaching.

May Day Announcement almost here! Collaborating with NashvilleHealth taught me the power of teamwork in addressing complex issues. By shifting our focus from individual patient data to community data, we uncovered insights into hypertension risks, particularly in N. Nashville.

Been working hard on a new playbook to help others take data and turn it into action. Can't wait to share. #ThinkDifferentWithData #DataToAction

What was one of my first community level projects? A Predictive Policing Project. I collaborated with our local police department to develop a predictive model for burglaries and optimizing police allocation. Announcement on May 1st will help explain it.

A very average announcement is coming on May 1st. How do Passion and Data go together? Passion stems from witnessing how data transforms anecdotes into meaningful, impactful stories. https://t.co/sbzwFrvNF0 #ThinkDifferentWithData #DataInspire

Announcement coming on May 1st - Stay tuned! My journey with data started when I was just a kid, keeping stats for my baseball team using my superpower with data, but simplifying it—making it understandable and actionable. #DataScience #datainspire #ThinkDifferentWithData