1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 In This Episode Are you spending so much time handling the urgent demands of your business that you never get around to preparing for its future? Business owners often find themselves caught between managing daily operations and developing the skills, systems, and strategies needed for long-term growth. With artificial intelligence introducing new opportunities and expectations, it can be tempting to search for faster solutions. But what happens when the fundamentals of running a successful business get overlooked? Lewis Schiff believes that sustainable business growth requires entrepreneurs to balance immediate responsibilities with long-term strategic thinking. Through his book Swimming Lessons for Clayton, he explores the challenges of a business owner who must learn to recognize hidden risks, develop new capabilities, and make decisions that will shape the company's future. Lewis also explains why AI, despite its potential to improve productivity, cannot replace sound judgment, effective leadership, and disciplined execution. While technology can help businesses work more efficiently, lasting success still depends on strong operations, clear communication, and the ability to consistently deliver value. In this episode of Systems Simplified, Adi Klevit is joined by Lewis Schiff, Chairman of Birthing of Giants and author of Swimming Lessons for Clayton, to discuss how entrepreneurs can strengthen their businesses while navigating technological change. Lewis shares the inspiration behind his new book, explains how AI is influencing business owners' expectations and decision-making, and discusses why operational excellence remains essential for building company value. Adi connects these insights to her work helping businesses document processes, preserve institutional knowledge, and implement effective workflows. Together, they explore how business owners can use AI thoughtfully, balance strategic planning with daily execution, and build more resilient, scalable companies. &amp;nbsp; Systems Simplified http://systemssimplifiedpodcast.com/ <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/43653114/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/43653114