This episode of The Data Pour takes Luke to the Charlotte Beer Garden, where he sits down with Ippon’s own Lucas Ward to explore what effective IT leadership and stakeholder management really look like in practice. Watch as they unpack how AI readiness differs across organizations, what the journey to AI adoption looks like for medium- to enterprise-sized businesses, and how AI is reshaping the consulting industry from the inside out. They also dig into the realities of balancing strong client relationships with the demands of being a people leader in a consulting practice, and what large enterprises can learn from the agility of midsized organizations—all while enjoying the great beer and vibrant atmosphere of Charlotte Beer Garden.