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Copilot, Culture & the Cloud: 2025 at Synozur
Four Synozur leaders - Michelle Boyd, Michelle Caldwell, Joshua Christensen & Shari Oswald – joing Chris McNulty on a special holiday edition of Polaris to reflect on 2025's seismic shifts in AI, the gap between technology and organizational maturity, and why 2026 will separate those who merely adopted tools from those who fundamentally transformed how work gets done.

Chris McNulty
Dec 23, 20259 min read


Larry Namer: The Kid from Coney Island Who Invented Modern TV
Larry Namer, co-founder of E! Entertainment Television, shares his remarkable journey from working underground installing cables in Manhattan to building a multi-billion-dollar global media empire that transformed celebrity culture, pioneered red carpet coverage, and expanded entertainment across 140 countries—plus his insights on AI, thinking globally, and why passion alone isn't always the answer.

Chris McNulty
Dec 21, 20259 min read


Humanity as a Strategy: Leadership Lessons from Ed DeAngelis
Ed DeAngelis, CEO of EDA Contractors and Titan 100 honoree, shares how he transformed a roofing company into an industry leader by embracing servant leadership and making "humanity as a strategy" the foundation of his business.

Chris McNulty
Nov 25, 20255 min read


Ignite 2025: SharePoint Steps Up as Copilot’s Knowledge Platform
All the SharePoint AI news from Microsoft Ignite 2025 - from using SharePoint metadata and the SharePoint Admin agent.

Chris McNulty
Nov 18, 20255 min read


SharePoint’s Next 25 Years
On this episode of Polaris, Synozur CTO Chris McNulty welcomes Adam Harmetz, Corporate Vice President for SharePoint at Microsoft, to discuss how SharePoint’s 25-year journey has turned it into a knowledge engine for AI, why empowered metadata is key to modern intranets and how generative AI models like ChatGPT, Sora and Nano Banana signal what’s ahead for enterprise content.

Chris McNulty
Nov 12, 20256 min read


AI in Nonprofits: Force Multipliers, Human Values
How AI is reshaping nonprofits—from back office productivity and research “force multipliers” to ethical guardrails, governance, and the human connections that keep members engaged.

Chris McNulty
Oct 1, 20255 min read


Trendspotting Tomorrow – Michael Tchong’s Vision of AI
Futurist Michael Tchong joins Chris McNulty to explore how AI-driven megatrends are disrupting business and society — and how leaders can catch the next wave of innovation before it catches them.

Chris McNulty
Sep 12, 20256 min read


Tarmacs, Tariffs, and Transformation
A practical conversation with Synozur’s transformation leader Rob Asen on why transformation offices succeed where traditional PMOs stall, how AI changes leadership reach, and the five lenses that put strategy into motion: vision, leadership, impact, capacity, and measurement.

Chris McNulty
Aug 20, 20254 min read


Content without Compromise – Inside the M-Files & Microsoft Alliance
In this Polaris episode, Synozur’s CTO Chris McNulty, along with Ryan Barry of M-Files and Ian Story of Microsoft, explores how a first-of-its-kind partnership between M-Files and Microsoft is revolutionizing content management – uniting AI-powered intelligent document workflows with the Microsoft 365 platform to eliminate content silos and unlock new value from enterprise data.

Chris McNulty
Aug 4, 20257 min read


From Lean to Lead – A Consultant-Turned-Owner Story – Damien Lacey
Lean Six Sigma expert Damien Lacey shares how he transformed from consultant to owner, applying operational excellence principles to turn around a manufacturing business from within.

Chris McNulty
Jul 29, 20255 min read


The King of Data Migration Magic with Jordan (Uytterhagen)
Free your data from legacy systems and learn how to prepare for an AI‑driven future in this Polaris episode featuring Cadence Solutions CEO Jordan Utytterhagen.

Chris McNulty
Jul 23, 20257 min read


UX Marks the Spot – Navigating the Customer Journey with Ginny Delaitre
Ginny Delaitre (CEO of VDS Digital) explores how modern marketing blends user experience design, persona mapping, & storytelling on Polaris.

Chris McNulty
Jul 18, 20257 min read


Synergy over Silos – the New Age of Knowledge
An eye-opening conversation with Gabe Karawani on how ClearPeople turns fragmented enterprise knowledge into a competitive advantage through integrated AI and smart knowledge management.

Chris McNulty
Jul 11, 20257 min read


Two Miles High and Rising - Kelly Schuknecht
On the latest spisode of Polaris, thought leadership marketer Kelly Schuknecht shares how to step out from behind the scenes and become a recognized industry authority through speaking engagements, content creation, and authentic personal branding.

Chris McNulty
Jul 3, 20256 min read


Polaris: The Introvert’s Guide to Influence
In our latest podcast, I sat down with Crissy Conner, known as The Visible CEO, to talk about why visibility is the new currency for business and technology leaders. Crissy is a visibility strategist and coach who helps entrepreneurs and executives.

Chris McNulty
Jun 30, 20256 min read


Building Delight - Inside Microsoft Product Management
In our latest Polaris episode, I sat down with Sean Squires to demystify what product managers at Microsoft really do. We explored...

Chris McNulty
Jun 17, 20258 min read


Not Too Big, Not Too Small – TechCon is Just Right
In our latest Polaris episode, we explore how mid-sized tech conferences (like TechCon 365 Seattle – coming up June 27) are closing the AI skills gap and sparking community engagement – with guest David Wilhelm sharing insights on training, diversity, and the unique power of in-person connection.

Chris McNulty
Jun 11, 20256 min read


The Transformative Power of Generative AI in Business with Zack Zeller
Leveraging AI for Business Growth In the latest episode of Polaris , I sat down with Zack Zeller to discuss the transformative power of...

Chris McNulty
May 23, 20254 min read


The Wonderful World of Mark Kashman
Join us as we explore "The Wonderful World of Mark Kashman" with Mark Kashman, delving into the vibrant Microsoft 365 community and its upcoming conference.

Chris McNulty
Apr 29, 20253 min read


Polaris: Strategy Unplugged with Dr. John Hillen
On the latest Polaris episode, unlock the true essence of business strategy with Dr. John Hillen as we delve into the intricacies of strategy, its misconceptions, and how to nurture it as a fundamental strength of your leadership team.

Chris McNulty
Apr 21, 20256 min read
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