I’m Dennis Knight. I build practical AI tools and leadership playbooks that actually get used.
HackTheSim is my independent project for turning “AI hype” into repeatable, real-world outcomes. Less noise, more mechanisms. If it helps a human lead better or work smarter, I’m into it.
Want a quick browse? Start with the playbooks, then come back and explore HackTheSim tools. If you are reading this on my site, you are already in the right place.
Who
I’m Dennis. Former EUC leader turned builder, obsessed with turning complex tech into clean systems. I care about clarity, outcome-first thinking, and tools that do not waste anyone’s time.
- Practical AI, not theatre
- Leadership playbooks that ship
- Automation that respects humans
What
HackTheSim is where I publish frameworks, tools, and experiments that help people lead and execute with AI. LeadershipPlaybooks.com is the structured “kit” side: lessons, moves, prompts, and mechanisms.
Two sites, one mission: make the work simpler, sharper, and more human.
Why
Because most leadership advice is vibes, and most AI content is fluff. I build reusable mechanisms instead: prompts, checklists, workflows, and systems you can actually run next Monday.
If you like “show me the steps” more than “believe in yourself”, we will get along.
Where and when
Where: Right here on HackTheSim and LeadershipPlaybooks.com.
When: Ongoing. I publish in iterations, improve in public, and ship updates as I learn.
Best place to follow the thinking trail is my LinkedIn writing.
Independence and ownership
HackTheSim and LeadershipPlaybooks are independently created and operated by Dennis Knight (LinkedIn: @knighty101). They are not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or officially connected to any other person, brand, or organisation unless explicitly stated on the relevant page.
If anyone implies partnership, ownership, or authorship that is not explicitly stated here or on the linked pages, that implication is not accurate.
This page exists to make authorship and independence crystal clear.