Podcasts about future of work

A special conversation with author Dr. Will Tuttle on their book “The World Peace Way: Six Keys to Health and Harmony for All.”Dr. Will Tuttle has spent over five decades studying what it actually takes to be healthy — not just physically, but psychologically, spiritually, and socially. A former Zen monk, PhD, and author of the international bestseller The World Peace Diet, he joins this conversation to walk through his newest book, The World Peace Way, a practical guide built around six keys: diet, spiritual practice, relationships, movement, nature, and creativity.What makes this conversation worth staying with is how grounded it is. Dr. Tuttle doesn't trade in abstractions — he talks about the pans you cook with, how you breathe, why squatting is better than sitting, and what junk media does to your cells. Ancient wisdom and cutting-edge science, made usable.=========================================KAJ Masterclass LIVEA video-first, live-first global conversation ecosystem — editorially independent, depth-driven, and supporter-sustained. Hosted by independent journalist Khudania Ajay (KAJ), KAJ Masterclass explores leadership, business, AI, careers, health, creativity, ideas, and the evolving human experience through thoughtful, unscripted conversations grounded in lived experience, clarity, and real-world insight.Every conversation is designed to leave you with something meaningful to think about, understand, or apply.

Jacob Morgan is one of the most forward-thinking voices on leadership, employee experience, and the future of work. He is the bestselling author of six books, including Leading With Vulnerability and his latest, The 8 Laws of Employee Experience, released in February 2026. He is a TED Speaker, the host of the podcast Future Ready Leadership with Jacob Morgan, and the founder of the Future of Work Leaders community, a network of CHROs from organizations like Johnson & Johnson, Dow, LEGO, and Northrop Grumman. Jacob returned to the Elevate Podcast to talk to Robert Glazer about the future of leadership, people-first cultures, balancing high support with high standards, and much more. Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Framer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠framer.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Indeed: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠indeed.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ethos Life: ⁠⁠⁠ethos.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠ Keeper Security: ⁠⁠⁠⁠keepersecurity.com/ELEVATE⁠⁠ Fora Travel: foratravel.com/elevate Northwest Registered Agent: northwestregisteredagent.com/elevate Whatnot: Search "Whatnot" in the app store to download Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“The change that we're going to see happen with AI does mean that there's going to be some really difficult challenges and times ahead. But the question is, how do we get to both navigating those challenges as humanly and as gracefully as possible, and how do we get to the same kind of benefits of the amplification we got with the Industrial Revolution?“Amol Rajan speaks to tech billionaire Reid Hoffman, about why he thinks artificial intelligence could transform the future of work.Reid Hoffman is best known for co-founding LinkedIn, the largest professional networking platform in the world, and revolutionising the world of work. He wants to do it again with a rapid adoption of AI in the workplace in a way he says is safe and ethical. As one of the world's richest men he also gives his thoughts on tech billionaires and his former relationship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.Thank you to the Radical with Amol Rajan team for its help in making this programme. The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC, including episodes with entrepreneur Emma Grede, CEO of Otter.ai Sam Liang, and First Lady of Sierra Leone Fatima Bio. You can listen on the BBC World Service on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 0800 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out three times a week on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts. Presenter: Amol Rajan Producer: Cordelia Hemming Editor: Farhana HaiderGet in touch with us on email TheInterview@bbc.co.uk and use the hashtag #TheInterviewBBC on social media.(Image: Reid Hoffman Credit: Jason Alden/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

This conversation explores the profound impact of AI and automation on the future of work, economy, and society. Featuring Martin Ford, author of 'Rise of the Robots,' the discussion covers technological progress, economic implications, policy ideas like universal basic income, and the evolving nature of jobs in an AI-driven world.Key TopicsImpact of AI on employment and economyPotential of universal basic income as a solutionDifferences between past technological revolutions and AIThe evolution from physical robots to AI software agentsJobs most vulnerable to automation and AIChapters04:14 The Impact of Technological Revolutions on Employment10:40 The Shift from Physical to Intellectual Automation12:16 The Debate: Replacement vs. Augmentation of Jobs18:01 Economic Implications of Job Displacement21:00 Exploring Solutions: Universal Basic Income and Beyond24:08 The Awakening of Economists25:12 Historical Perspectives on Automation28:27 Navigating the Future Job Market32:57 The Role of Skilled Trades in an AI World38:13 The Alien Thought Experiment42:17 The Future of AI and Its Implications44:14 The Rise of Automation and Its Impact45:14 AI as a Digital Workforce45:38 The Shifting Landscape of Work46:08 Questioning the Future of Automation and AIFollow Martin Ford onX (https://x.com/MFordFuture) Book (https://amzn.to/4vluX3N)Follow Breaking Math onSubstack (https://breakingmath.substack.com/)X (https://x.com/breakingmathpod)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/breakingmathmedia/)Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/breakingmath.bsky.social)Website (https://www.breakingmath.io/)YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@BreakingMathPod)Follow Noah onInstagram (https://www.instagram.com/profnoahgian/)X (https://x.com/ProfNoahGian)Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/profnoahgian.bsky.social)Follow Autumn onX (https://x.com/1autumn_leaf)Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/1autumnleaf.bsky.social)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/1autumnleaf/)Substack (https://substack.com/@1autumnleaf)email: breakingmathpodcast@gmail.com

What happens when organizations become so focused on speed, efficiency, and AI that they slowly lose sight of people? In this thought-provoking conversation, Dr. Kelly Monahan shares insights from her years studying the future of work inside organizations like Deloitte, Accenture, Meta, and Upwork. Drawing from her upcoming book, Reclaim the Plot, Kelly explains how leaders and organizations gradually “drift” away from the human purpose of work, often without realizing it. We explore the pressures leaders face today, including complexity, investor expectations, technological disruption, burnout, and the temptation to prioritize performance over people. Kelly also shares a deeply personal story about recognizing her own leadership drift during the pandemic and the intentional steps she took to reconnect with her team. This conversation offers both a warning and a hopeful vision for leaders who want to strengthen human judgment, curiosity, wisdom, and principled leadership in an AI-driven world. You'll discover:Why leadership drift happens slowly and invisibly inside organizationsHow pressure, complexity, and exhaustion can cause leaders to lose empathy and perspectiveThe difference between using AI to augment people versus replace themPractical ways leaders can rebuild trust, psychological safety, and human connectionWhy curiosity and feedback are essential for avoiding leadership driftConnect with Kelly Monahan on Social MediaLinkedInInstagramWebsites Dr. Kelly Monahan Beyond the Desk BookReclaim the Plot – (release date September 2026)Check out all the episodesLeave a review on Apple PodcastsConnect with Meredith on LinkedIn

Rebecca Swanner is Associate Principal and a Senior Workplace Design Leader at HED where she is passionate about creating interiors that strengthen culture, support the evolving nature of work, and amplify human potential. Mike Petrusky asks Rebecca why she believes that workplace leaders should initiate big picture conversations about desired outcomes before making workspace or logistical decisions. They explore how AI is absorbing low cognitive load tasks, increasing the need for humans to focus on strategic and creative work while leading to a "cognitive bar" that requires protecting focus. Rebecca says the workforce is ready for more responsive workspaces that use wearable tech and data to adapt environments to personal needs and tasks. By dynamically adjusting lighting, temperature, and acoustics using real-time biometric data, we can begin to optimize human performance. Effective workplace transformation requires piloting and iterating designs and success metrics should shift from measuring occupancy to measuring outcomes as the future of work will be more integrated, asynchronous, and hybrid. Tune in as Mike and Rebecca offer some practical advice and the inspiration you need to be a Workplace Innovator in your organization! Connect with Rebecca on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-swanner-b8a9a55/ Learn more about HED: https://hed.co/ Read about HED Intelligence in PLACE: https://hed.co/intelligence-in-place/ Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSkmmkVFvM4H3pwnlU2AuqynuRDpvnh4J Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://eptura.com/discover-more/podcasts/workplace-innovator/ Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/  

What jobs will AI replace, and which ones will become more valuable?Matthew Prince, co-founder and CEO of Cloudflare, recently wrote an op-ed in The Wall Street Journal about how he chose which employees to replace with AI. His argument: AI is not coming equally for every role. It's coming first for the people inside organizations who measure, report, analyze, audit, manage, and process information.In this solo episode of The TechEd Podcast, Matt Kirchner responds to Prince's article and examines what it reveals about the future of work. Drawing on Peter Drucker's framework of builders, sellers, and measurers, Matt breaks down why some jobs are likely to be heavily disrupted while others may become even more valuable.The uncomfortable truth: AI may reduce the need for many traditional middle management, finance, operations, and measurement-heavy roles. But it also increases the value of people who create products, build relationships, solve customer problems, lead change, and turn technology into business value.From sales and engineering to marketing, STEM education, data science, and applied AI, this episode explores where human talent still matters most, and what businesses, educators, and professionals need to do now to prepare for the next phase of workforce disruption.5 Big Takeaways from this Episode:1. Businesses need to start their AI journey now. AI is already changing how companies operate, compete, hire, and structure their teams. Organizations that have not assigned someone to understand how AI will disrupt their business, market, or institution are already behind.2. Measurers and mid-level managers will be disrupted the most. Roles centered on reporting, processing, auditing, analyzing, tracking, and managing information are increasingly vulnerable to AI. The opportunity is not to ignore that disruption, but to become the person who knows how to use AI to do that work better, faster, and more strategically.3. Personal relationships become more important in the AI age, not less. AI can automate parts of sales, marketing, and customer engagement, but it cannot earn trust the way people do. Sellers who understand customer needs, build relationships, solve problems, and use data intelligently will remain critical to business growth.4. Creativity and leadership still rule the day. AI gives more people access to the same tools, but it does not replace the ability to see opportunity, connect ideas, build a brand, lead change, or execute a vision. In marketing, business leadership, product strategy, and innovation, creative and decisive people will continue to create value.5. The future belongs to builders. Engineers, skilled tradespeople, manufacturing talent, STEM professionals, automation specialists, and applied AI practitioners are positioned to become even more important. If AI makes builders more productive, companies will need more of them, not fewer, especially in fields tied to physical AI, robotics, smart manufacturing, autonomous systems, drones, and the edge-to-cloud continuumResources in this Episode:Read Matthew Prince's op-ed in the Wall Street Journal: "How I Choose Which Cloudflare Employees to Replace With AI"Episode page: https://techedpodcast.com/cloudflare/We want to hear from you! Send us a text.Instagram - Facebook - YouTube - TikTok - Twitter - LinkedIn

Many of the problems we care most about cannot be solved by a single organization. That insight helped John Kania develop Collective Impact, a framework for bringing people together around shared goals. But over time, Kania noticed that coordination alone was not enough. Even when groups made progress, the deeper patterns of the system often remained unchanged. In this episode, Dart and John discuss the evolution of systems change thinking and why lasting change requires more than alignment, strategy, and good intentions.John Kania is Executive Director of Collective Change Lab, a nonprofit that develops new approaches to collaboration and systems change. He is a leading thinker on collective impact, systems leadership, and the relational work of creating social change.In this episode, Dart and John discuss:- Problems no one can solve alone- Why good intentions often fail- The limits of coordination- What keeps systems stuck- The hidden power of mental models- Why relationships drive change- The challenge of sharing power- What leadership looks like in uncertainty- The role of healing in systems change- Why changing systems means changing ourselves- Building islands of coherence- And other topics…John Kania is Executive Director of Collective Change Lab, a nonprofit focused on advancing transformational systems change practices. He previously served as Global Managing Director of FSG, where he helped develop and popularize the concept of collective impact. John is co-author of the influential Stanford Social Innovation Review articles Collective Impact, The Dawn of System Leadership, and The Relational Work of Systems Change, as well as The Water of Systems Change. His work focuses on helping people and organizations collaborate across boundaries to address complex social challenges.Resources Mentioned:Collective Impact, by John Kania, Mark Kramer, and Peter Senge: https://ssir.org/articles/entry/collective_impactThe Dawn of System Leadership, by John Kania, Mark Kramer, and Peter Senge: https://ssir.org/articles/entry/the_dawn_of_system_leadershipThe Relational Work of Systems Change, by John Kania, Jennifer Splansky Juster, and Peter Senge: https://ssir.org/articles/entry/the_relational_work_of_systems_changeThe Water of Systems Change, by David Peter Stroh, John Kania, Mark Kramer, and others: https://www.fsg.org/resource/water_of_systems_change/Collective Change Lab: https://collectivechangelab.org/Connect with John:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-kania-1a294020/Work with Dart:Dart is the CEO and co-founder of the work design firm 11fold. Build work that makes employees feel alive, connected to their work, and focused on what's most important to the business. Book a call at 11fold.com.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:In this special Lean Solutions Summit episode, Patrick Adams sits down with keynote speakers Richard Sheridan, Joe Dyer, and Jason Schroeder to discuss the summit theme: Better Together: People Plus Innovation.The conversation explores the growing role of AI, automation, and technology in today's organizations while emphasizing that sustainable success still depends on people, leadership, and culture. Each guest shares their perspective on innovation, explaining why human-centered leadership, respect for people, and continuous learning remain critical regardless of technological advancements.You'll hear insights on creating joyful workplace cultures, developing a stewardship mindset, and building organizations rooted in respect and stability. The speakers also discuss the importance of reducing fear during times of change, preparing future leaders, and creating environments where people can thrive alongside innovation.If you're curious about the future of leadership, Lean thinking, and how organizations can embrace innovation without losing their focus on people, this episode offers a powerful preview of the ideas and conversations that will take center stage at the Lean Solutions Summit.Key Takeaways:1. Innovation should enhance people—not replace them2. Great leadership requires stewardship, humility, and a commitment to developing others3. Respect, stability, and psychological safety are essential foundations for continuous improvement4. The future belongs to organizations that successfully combine technology, innovation, and human-centered leadershipLinks: Lean Solutions Summit Lean Solutions Website

What if your productivity problem is not really about productivity? In this episode of Your Passion, Purpose and Personal Brand, Lisa McGuire explores why so many high-achieving entrepreneurs, leaders, and professionals keep reaching for better systems, stronger discipline, and more optimization—when the real issue may be identity. After a book club conversation about productivity, Lisa realized the people in the room were not struggling with time management. They were struggling with deeper questions: Who am I when I stop performing? What if the success I worked so hard for no longer feels meaningful? What if the version of me that built this life no longer fits? Lisa unpacks why self-knowledge is becoming one of the most valuable assets in business, leadership, personal branding, and the future of work. As AI makes information more abundant and execution easier to replicate, your lived perspective becomes the thing no one else can copy. You'll learn why the "Category of ONLY" is not a branding trick, but an identity concept that helps you name the clear, ownable difference your life has already built in you. This episode is for the successful person who looks productive on the outside but feels restless, misaligned, or quietly disconnected on the inside. In this episode, you'll learn: Why productivity struggles often point to identity questions The hidden cost of performance-driven success Why optimization cannot fix a life that no longer fits How self-knowledge becomes a business advantage What makes your lived perspective irreplaceable Why your Category of ONLY is uncovered, not invented Maybe the real work right now is not becoming more impressive. Maybe it is becoming more true CONNECT WITH LISA LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-mcguire/  WEBSITE: https://lisamcguire.com Successfully Stuck: The First Step Truth Kit: https://go.lisamcguire.com/first-truth-kit  Category of ONLY Inquiry: https://calendly.com/lisabusinessgrowthadvisor/get-acquainted  Identity Evolution Journey Series Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2KBSb0BlQp9HhTEd1Z_SNdULBD7wey84  Sign up for Lisa's "so much more" newsletter: https://www.thediyframework.com/so-much-more-subscribe  Get your free Human Design Bodygraph: https://lisamcguire.com/get-your-free-chart/  Human Design Masterclass Waitlist: https://go.lisamcguire.com/human-design-masterclass-waitlist  Ideal Client Workshop Waitlist: https://go.lisamcguire.com/ideal-client-workshop-waitlist-icww785155 

On this episode, Pete and Julie welcome Amy Wang, a shared services and HR operations expert and leader, to explore the intersection of HR, payroll, technology, and enterprise service delivery.  With more than two decades of experience spanning IT, HR operations, and shared services across industries, Amy shares how her unconventional path from IT into HR shaped her approach to building scalable, data-driven service organizations.   Amy shares the diplomacy, governance, and storytelling required to operationalize shared services successfully, and why leaders must continually demonstrate value, communicate wins, and build credibility across the enterprise. The discussion also highlights the critical role of payroll and HR data as foundational infrastructure for modern organizations and why strong governance and standardized processes are essential for scalable service delivery.   From the importance of data readiness and operational discipline to the possibility of new C-suite structures emerging around people, technology, and risk, Amy offers a forward-looking perspective on how HR and shared services are becoming strategic engines for the future of work.   Connect with Amy: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amywang168/  SSON blogs by Amy: https://www.ssonetwork.com/events-hr-shared-services-week/blog  Connect with the show: LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/hr-payroll-2-0 X: @HRPayroll2_0  X: @PeteTiliakos  X: @JulieFer_HR BlueSky: @hrpayroll2o.bsky.social YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HRPAYROLL2_0  WRKDefined Podcast Network: https://wrkdefined.com/podcast/hr-payroll-20  Thank you to our marquee sponsors for powering the HR & Payroll 2.0 podcast forward!  G-P ‘Globalization Partners': https://www.globalization-partners.com/ OneSource Virtual: https://hubs.ly/Q03YFNR90 Zoho: https://www.zoho.com/press.html Thank you to our ‘wizard behind the curtain' and show producer Ryan Kielma: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-kielma/

In this episode, Shawn Lynch sits down with ER doctor turned serial entrepreneur Dr. Abdulla Kudrath to break down how one man built a portfolio of emergency rooms, a rooftop lounge, an imaging center, and a growing real estate empire. If you have ever wondered how high performers turn expertise into ownership, this conversation hands you the playbook in real time and shows you why your skills are worth far more than a paycheck.Shawn and Abdulla go deep on commercial real estate investing, from buying distressed industrial buildings at $50 per square foot to converting them into Class A flex space, understanding cap rates, carrying costs, and how actually to raise a building's value through occupancy. They get candid about why most doctors go broke in business, how to choose the right operator, the danger of ego, and the hard-won lessons that only come from getting beaten up like in kung fu. The conversation also covers AI and the future of work, raising kids without entitlement, the spilled milk approach to solving problems, and why traditional college may already be obsolete.If you are ready to think bigger about wealth, ownership, and building a life on your own terms, subscribe to the Official Success Formula channel for more conversations that give you a real advantage. Listen to the full podcast at the link below and follow Dr. Abdulla Kudrath to see what the king of side quests is building next.Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/akudrath/Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/@AKUDRATHTune in every Tuesday at 10 AM for another inspiring success story, along with the proven formula to help you achieve your own goals. Don't miss out on the insights that could change your life!Buzzsprout- https://successformulapodcast.buzzsprout.com/Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7aRe06pXIq6yq8GQf62NBMAmazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1393b77c-626a-4a53-bdd5-43ce3b1aa15b/success-formula-podcastApple Podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/success-formula-podcast/id1748704615Our Social Media:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialSuccessFormulaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialsuccessformula/Twitter: https://x.com/_SuccessFormula/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@officialsuccessformula

Is AI the next great labor shock — and are we about to repeat the mistakes of NAFTA? Aaron Renn talks with Brent Orrell, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, about what AI is already doing to the workforce, why this time the disruption is hitting knowledge workers first, and why human formation may be the most valuable asset in an AI-infused world.Brent Orrell studies the future of work and AI at AEI and previously served for years at the U.S. Department of Labor. He is launching a National Commission on AI and the Future of the American Workforce.CHAPTERS:(00:00 Introduction)(00:55 Why AI Is the New NAFTA)(04:30 A National Commission on AI and Work)(07:30 The Labor Effects Already Happening)(12:20 How "Learn to Code" Became a Trap)(17:00 Adaptation: The Core Skill for the AI Era)(24:00 Why Human Formation Matters More Than Ever)(40:00 The Coming White-Collar Political Disruption)BRENT ORELL LINKS:

What if the future of work isn't less human...but more human? In this special episode, Helen kicks off a brand new five-part series borrowing brilliance from Open to Work, a brilliant new book by Aneesh Rahman, Chief Economic Opportunity Officer at LinkedIn, and former Obama speechwriter. Over the next five days, Helen and Aneesh will explore the five human skills that matter most in the age of AI: curiosity, courage, creativity, compassion and communication. Today, they start with curiosity - and why it might be the most important career advantage you can build right now.

Have you ever walked into a meeting and felt like everyone was just wearing a mask of professional perfection while their true selves stayed hidden in the parking lot? It is easy to get lost in the data and the dashboards of modern work, but we often forget that the people behind those numbers are what actually drive the results. We all want to be part of a team where we are seen for who we really are rather than just what we can produce. In this episode, I sit down with Veronique Subileau, the Senior Vice President of HR at UGI Corporation, to explore the invisible roots of corporate culture that turn a 140-year-old energy company into a breakthrough environment. Veronique shares her unique philosophy on why leaders must touch the heart before speaking about results, offering practical tools like her four core questions regarding fun and purpose to foster deep human connection. You'll learn how to navigate the tension between high-performance standards and radical authenticity through the company's poetic values framework while discovering why the shadow you cast as a leader determines the energy of your entire team. We also dive into the future of work as Veronique explains how to invest in humans as much as technology by using AI to unleash time so employees can shift from being human doings to true human beings. This episode redefines the role of the leader as a human prompt engineer who knows how to pull unique creativity and heart out of a workforce in an increasingly automated world. Watch the full video on YouTube ---------- Start your day with the world's top leaders by joining thousands of others at Great Leadership on Substack. Just enter your email: ⁠⁠https://greatleadership.substack.com/ Quick heads-up: my new book, The 8 Laws of Employee Experience, is a practical playbook for building an environment where people do their best work—order a copy here: https://bit.ly/8exlaws

Producer's Note: It's been two years since this episode first aired, and it's every bit as relevant today. We've got some exciting things on these themes coming really soon, so revisit this one and we'll see in two weeks with a brand new episode. --- For decades, traditional consulting (think “management” or “strategy” varieties now synonymous with the Big Three) has been a go-to move for organizations looking for a shake up. Need a bulletproof vision for the future or a new org restructuring that'll win over the C-suite and shareholders? You can't beat their analytical prowess, strategy design, and slick presentation. But too often clients wind up stuck with expensive change plans they can't execute on their own. Without real coaching, structure, and experienced guidance, these efforts stand a high chance of fizzling out and collecting dust on a shelf. Facing that reality time and time again lead The Ready to study and understand how organizations actually work and evolve. Yes, we're also consultants—but the processes, outcomes, and experiences we create differ greatly. And that can lead to a whole bunch of confusion. In this episode of At Work With The Ready, Rodney Evans and Sam Spurlin delve into the stark differences between traditional consulting and how future-of-work firms like The Ready operate. Because not all consulting is created equal. -------------------------------- Ready to change your organization? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let's talk.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get our newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -------------------------------- Mentioned references: ⁠VUCA⁠ "participatory change": ⁠BNW Ep. 43⁠ "cross-functional teaming": ⁠Future of HR Ep. 1⁠ "strategy pancakes episode": ⁠AWWTR Ep. 2⁠ 00:00 Intro + Check-In: What's your best advice for moving? 04:37 Disclaimer: This isn't a takedown episode of traditional consulting 06:33 The Pattern: Traditional consulting is a band-aid for a broken OS 10:20 The deliverable is often confused with an outcome 13:20 Executives and C-suite buy projects for the visible work, not the invisible work 15:31 Traditional consulting is a hedge for the CEO–Board of Directors relationship 17:52 Traditional consulting works around and outside a broken OS; it doesn't fix it 25:30 Builds dependency on a third party for expertise or sensemaking the market 28:30 What to do instead: prioritize effectiveness even/over growth and extraction 31:34 Figure out where you'll always want an outside partner, and where you want to learn to do it internally 34:19 Seek our partners you want to be positively disrupted by, if you want to be disrupted 37:57 Contract for the partnership you want and what your needs are 39:19 Decide for yourself what you need and then ask for it, rather than having a third party tell you what you need 42:42 Be clear about what you're buying, and what it will require from you 45:50 Closing round: What did we learn? 49:10 Wrap up: share the show with your friends and coworkers! Sound engineering and design by Taylor Marvin of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Coupe Studios⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode of Strap on Your Boots, I talk about how artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing entrepreneurship, productivity, and the future of work. Over the last few years, I've watched the barriers to building businesses collapse in real time as AI tools dramatically accelerate research, design, marketing, coding, automation, and content creation. What once required teams of specialists can now often be prototyped by a single person working alone with the right systems and enough curiosity to experiment.I also explore the deeper implications behind this shift. While AI makes it easier to create and test ideas, it doesn't replace judgment, taste, emotional intelligence, or experience. I discuss the growing tension between efficiency and authenticity, the psychological impact AI is having on trust online, and why human relationships and reputation may become even more valuable in a world saturated with generated content. The conversation also touches on how AI could reshape software, education, entry-level jobs, and the structure of modern companies as intelligent systems increasingly coordinate work behind the scenes.

Adam Mills didn't set out to write about race, small towns, or forbidden relationships. He sat down in a coffee shop in Mexico City with a spiral notebook and no plan — and the story told him what it needed to be. In this conversation with host KAJ, the author of the Patrick Stone series talks about the creative process behind writing four books, the challenge of writing characters whose experience differs from your own, and why a book, like a child, eventually stops belonging to you.He also gets honest about the part most writers avoid: marketing, sustainability, and what it actually takes to let your work be found.=========================================KAJ Masterclass LIVEA video-first, live-first global conversation ecosystem — editorially independent, depth-driven, and supporter-sustained. Hosted by independent journalist Khudania Ajay (KAJ), KAJ Masterclass explores leadership, business, AI, careers, health, creativity, ideas, and the evolving human experience through thoughtful, unscripted conversations grounded in lived experience, clarity, and real-world insight.Every conversation is designed to leave you with something meaningful to think about, understand, or apply.

Stephan Alheim spent 20 years in IT before his father's sudden death at 70 changed everything. Today he helps adults over 40 build the kind of physical capability that lasts — not by training harder, but by training smarter.In this conversation with host KAJ, Stephan explains why most fitness approaches fail after 40, what a movement screen reveals that blood work cannot, and why the pain people blame on age is almost always compensation in disguise. Practical, specific, and built for anyone who wants their body to keep doing what they love.=========================================KAJ Masterclass LIVEA video-first, live-first global conversation ecosystem — editorially independent, depth-driven, and supporter-sustained. Hosted by independent journalist Khudania Ajay (KAJ), KAJ Masterclass explores leadership, business, AI, careers, health, creativity, ideas, and the evolving human experience through thoughtful, unscripted conversations grounded in lived experience, clarity, and real-world insight.Every conversation is designed to leave you with something meaningful to think about, understand, or apply.

In this episode, Michael takes aim at the notion that artificial intelligence is about to displace human labor on a massive scale, leading to a permanent mass unemployment crisis. He argues that this narrative is based on speculation and ignores the lessons of history. Michael points out that when the Industrial Revolution brought about significant changes to the workforce, people didn't become idle, but rather found new industries and opportunities to adapt to the changing landscape. He uses the example of farmers who transitioned from agricultural labor to new fields like aviation, electronics, and software. This episode explores the idea that humans have always been able to find new purposes and meanings in life, even when old ones disappear. Michael also critiques the concept of universal basic income (UBI) as a solution to the potential AI-induced unemployment crisis. He argues that UBI would lead to a massive expansion of federal taxing power and control over the economy, and that it's not a moral imperative to provide people with a government check to live off of. He also highlights the business model behind UBI, where companies like Anthropic get to keep the profits while taxpayers foot the bill for the disruption. If you're interested in hearing more about Michael's thoughts on AI, UBI, and the future of work, tune in to this episode to hear his insightful analysis and arguments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailJoin Sid as he chats with Anika Jackson about using Delphi to clone her voice and expertise so people can get real answers 24/7 without demanding more hours from her calendar. They break down what to upload, how to set guardrails, and how brands can turn an AI knowledge base into better customer experience and smarter lead capture. References:Trust and Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others by Stephen M.R. Covey - https://www.amazon.com/Trust-Inspire-Leaders-Unleash-Greatness/dp/198214372XConnect with Anika:Your Brand Amplified Podcast - https://yourbrandamplified.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anikajackson/The Trend Report is your inside look at the people, products and ideas shaping the future of workplace design.  We explore the evolving world of contract interiors, office furniture, and workplace design. From the interior design industry to commercial furniture and the future of work, we share insights, trends, and strategies that keep the office furniture industry and the interior design community informed and inspired.Connect with Sid:Home Page: www.sidmeadows.comPodcast Website:  https://www.sidmeadows.com/podcast Sid on LinkedInSid on InstagramSid on YouTubeThe Trend Report introduction music is provided by Werq by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4616-werq License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

AI is reshaping work by expanding roles, increasing multitasking, and accelerating productivity—but companies must set healthy guardrails and rebuild entry-level pathways as AI automates traditional starter tasks. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which describes how generative AI is reshaping work exactly as expected.This article forms the basis for this episode: https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/generative-ai-is-reshaping-work-exactly-as-expected/

Send us Fan MailAndrew Palmer is a long-time editor and columnist at The Economist, where he writes the widely read Bartleby column on work and life. He also hosts Boss Class, one of The Economist's most popular podcasts, whose most recent season explored generative AI in the workplace, a topic Andrew approached not just as a journalist, but as a self-described unsophisticated user determined to get smarter by doing.In this episode, Andrew draws on his reporting and interviews with leaders across industries to offer an outside-in view of where AI adoption actually stands, and why the gap between the hype and the reality is not a sign of failure, but of how complex change really is.In this conversation, we discuss:Why AI adoption faces three distinct barriers (behavioral, technical, and organizational) and why solving one without the others leaves productivity gains stranded.Why structural reskilling frameworks (like Denmark's flexicurity model and Singapore's voucher-based lifelong learning system) offer a more credible response to AI disruption than waiting for policy to catch up.Why Johnson & Johnson's "let a thousand flowers bloom" approach to AI experimentation produced a Pareto effect (15% of projects generating 85% of value) and what they changed as a result.How the AI productivity boom is real at the individual level but not yet showing up in aggregate data, and why Andrew believes that gap is a question of time, not technology.Why enlightened corporate leadership requires transparency about potential job disruption and a commitment to adjacent career planning rather than performative optimism.What work in 2036 might look like, and why Andrew's most unsettling prediction has nothing to do with jobs, and everything to do with privacy.Explore this conversation:00:00 Introduction to AI and the Future of Work episode 39101:14 AI fun fact: AI legislative speed versus technological advancement03:51 Meet Andrew Palmer The Economist Bartleby Column Boss Class06:14 Digital Doppelganger and AI Personality Traits07:57 AI Adoption Barriers Behavioral Technical and Organizational11:01 AI Impact at Work Startups vs Large Organizations14:15 Leadership Humility and AI Uncertainty in the Workplace17:41 AI Experimentation at Scale Lessons from Johnson and Johnson24:26 AI vs SaaS Productivity Data and the Speed of Adoption27:35 Balancing AI Automation with Human Meaning at Work31:26 AI Policy Reskilling and Lifelong Learning for the Future36:03 Work in 2036 AI Monitoring Privacy and Constant Surveillance38:47 Who Really Controls AI and What That Means for Workers44:08 Connect with Andrew Palmer and Boss Class The EconomistResources:Subscribe to the AI & The Future of Work NewsletterConnect with Andrew on LinkedInAI fun fact articleOn How Arvind Jain Is Shaping the Future of Enterprise Search Another episode mentioned in the interview: How we can take back control from Big Tech with Tom Wheeler, former FCC Chairman, CEO, VC, and author of Techlash. 

Send us Fan MailJudaline Cassidy's journey began in Diego Martin, Trinidad, where she grew up facing poverty, abandonment, and countless obstacles. Unable to afford university, she made a decision that would change the course of her life forever—she enrolled in plumbing at the John Donaldson Technical Institute.What followed was an extraordinary journey from Trinidad to New York City, where Judaline became one of the first women in her union, built a successful career in the skilled trades, and founded Tools & Tiaras, a nonprofit that empowers young girls through trade skills, confidence-building, and leadership development.In this episode, Judaline shares powerful stories about growing up without her parents, finding strength through her great-grandmother's guidance, overcoming discrimination as a Black immigrant woman in construction, and why she believes skilled trades can transform lives.We also discuss the importance of trade education, the future of work, the rise of AI, confidence, resilience, and why every young person should learn a skill that can take them anywhere in the world.Topics include:• Growing up in Diego Martin• John Donaldson Technical Institute• Life as a female plumber in New York• Becoming the first woman in her union• Trade school vs university• Building Tools & Tiaras• Confidence, grit and resilience• Women in construction and skilled trades• Entrepreneurship and leadership• Creating opportunities for the next generationJudaline's story is a powerful reminder that where you start does not determine where you finish.

Dr. Troy Rohn has spent two decades in neuroscience research, lived with anxiety his entire life, and co-founded a biotech company trying to treat it in a way no drug has managed before. In this conversation with host KAJ, he makes a quiet but striking case: that anxiety is not a mystery, it is a circuit problem — and gene therapy may finally be precise enough to address it at the source.The conversation covers what anxiety actually is, why current medications fail a third of the people who take them, the difference between RNA and DNA therapies, and what a world looks like where mental health treatment is personalised to your own genetic makeup. Accessible, honest, and quietly hopeful.=========================================KAJ Masterclass LIVEA video-first, live-first global conversation ecosystem — editorially independent, depth-driven, and supporter-sustained. Hosted by independent journalist Khudania Ajay (KAJ), KAJ Masterclass explores leadership, business, AI, careers, health, creativity, ideas, and the evolving human experience through thoughtful, unscripted conversations grounded in lived experience, clarity, and real-world insight.Every conversation is designed to leave you with something meaningful to think about, understand, or apply.

90% of enterprise knowledge is locked in unstructured content. Most companies have no idea how to use it. In this episode, Yashodha Bhavnani, Head of AI at Box, breaks down what it actually takes to get real value from AI in the enterprise. Not the buzzwords. Not the experiments bolted onto the side of a product. The real infrastructure decisions that determine whether your AI strategy succeeds or stalls. She covers why the right model is irrelevant if your AI cannot see your data, how Box built its agent directly into its core product stack instead of shipping it as a sidecar experiment, and why enterprises face a governance and context problem that most AI vendors are not solving. She also shares the three-part future of work every product team and executive needs to plan for, what the J-curve of AI adoption actually feels like from the inside, and why the word "agent" has officially become meaningless. In this episode you will learn: [0:00] Why 90% of enterprise knowledge is stuck in unstructured content [1:26] Yashodha Bhavnani, Head of AI at Box, on the era of context [2:08] Why your AI strategy needs a content strategy first [5:03] How enterprises should organize their data for agents [8:06] The two layers of AI governance: hard security vs. contextual control [10:05] How Box thinks about permissions, compliance, and agent guardrails [10:53] The unstructured content explosion and what it means for your data stack [14:10] Principles Box uses internally to stay efficient and sane [16:27] How to build AI products that serve both humans and agents [18:26] Why this is a culture shift, not just a technology shift [20:43] The decision to build Box Agent into the core product, not alongside it [23:36] Three lessons for anyone leading an enterprise AI strategy [26:13] Will there be more agents than humans at work? [28:09] A real customer example: AI freeing analysts from lease compliance grunt work [30:25] How Box is adopting AI internally and what the growing pains look like [33:14] Rapid fire: the deeply held belief about AI that will be destroyed in two years [34:28] The one AI buzzword Yashodha would ban from every meeting [35:51] What she is most optimistic about with AI in the workplace Whether you are a CXO, product leader, or enterprise builder trying to move from AI experimentation to real deployment, this conversation gives you the clearest framework yet for unlocking your unstructured data, governing your agents, and building AI that actually sticks. #AIStrategy #EnterpriseAI #AIAgents #ProductManagement #FutureOfWork #BoxAI #UnstructuredData #CXO #KnowledgeWork #AILeadership

Thanks for listening, and please follow us on Insta @NHPTalent and www.youtube.com/thePOZcast For all episodes, please check out www.thePOZcast.com This special episode is brought to you by our dear friends at Blood Cancer United. An organization very near and dear to me. I'm here to remind you to give to causes that make a difference. You want to help but you don't know where to start? Blood Cancer United is at the top of my list. They are the global leader in helping patients and families with blood cancer, and your dollars fund research, patient support, and advocacy. Please give today here: Thank you for supporting this important mission. Learn more and donate here: https://pages.lls.org/voy/nyc/nyclls26/aposner   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Torrance Hampton and his journey 01:00 Growing up in the DMV with a Secret Service father 02:15 Experiences working with the Bush family and White House 04:39 How career shaped Torrance's perspective on power and influence 07:19 Early career in corporate America and realization of discontent 09:59 Discovering passion and storytelling as a career path 12:02 Recognizing your zone of genius and signals for passion 13:46 Understanding the 'alignment tax' and its organizational costs 16:18 The importance of leadership, culture, and remote work challenges 19:14 The role of AI in enhancing human potential and career development 26:47 Using AI as a thinking partner and tool for growth 34:28 Writing the book 'Genius Factor' and its personal significance 44:34 Living without regrets and defining success 45:53 The future of work, AI, and personal fulfillment 46:29 Closing remarks and call to action  

Help us expand our Muslim media project here: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/membershipDonate to our charity partner Baitulmaal here: http://btml.us/thinkingmuslim Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming our world, but are Muslims prepared for what is coming?In this episode of The Thinking Muslim, we are joined by Dr Waleed Kadous, one of the leading voices in Artificial Intelligence, to explore the opportunities, risks, and profound ethical questions surrounding AI. From the future of work and the concentration of power in Big Tech, to Islamic ethics, religious guidance and the possibility of AI systems shaped by Islamic values. This conversation examines what may be one of the defining technologies of our time.As AI advances at an unprecedented pace, who will control it? Can it be aligned with moral principles? Will it empower communities or deepen existing inequalities? And what does all of this mean for Muslims seeking to navigate a rapidly changing world?This is a conversation about technology, power, faith, and the future. Let us know what you think in the comments below!Find Dr. Waleed Kadous here:X: https://x.com/waleedkOr give your one-off donation here: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/donateSubscribe to our Dubbed ChannelsArabic: https://www.youtube.com/@ThinkingMuslimArabicFrench: https://www.youtube.com/@ThinkingMuslimFrançaisSpanish: https://www.youtube.com/@TheThinkingMuslimEspañolListen to the audio version of the podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vXiAjVFnhNI3T9Gkw636aApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-thinking-muslim/id1471798762Purchase our Thinking Muslim mug: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/merchFind us on:X: https://x.com/thinking_muslimLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-thinking-muslim/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Thinking-Muslim-Podcast-105790781361490Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingmuslimpodcast/Telegram: https://t.me/thinkingmuslimBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thinkingmuslim.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.com/@thinkingmuslimpodcastFind Muhammad Jalal here:X: https://twitter.com/jalalaynInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jalalayns/Sign up to Muhammad Jalal's newsletter: https://jalalayn.substack.comWebsite Archive: https://www.thinkingmuslim.comDisclaimer:The views expressed in this video are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent the views of the host, producers, platform, or any affiliated organisation. This content is provided for lawful, informational, and analytical purposes only, and should not be taken as professional advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us Fan MailCannes Lions 2026 brings executive community, AI career growth, marketing leaders, and insights professionals into one timely conversation. This podcast episode covers how business growth executives can stay useful, build better connections, and respond as AI changes roles. Learn why leadership, emotional intelligence, and cross-team business knowledge matter more as companies rethink jobs and growth.Want access to the Cannes Lions executive sessions and future business growth events? Join Insights Lighthouse and get in the room before the best connections are gone: https://insights-lighthouse.com/events/62/event-applicationIf AI, hiring shifts, and messy growth goals are hitting the business at once, get expert help before small gaps turn into expensive problems: https://bit.ly/4jMZtxu#CannesLions2026 #AICareerGrowth #ExecutiveLeadership #MarketingLeaders #FutureOfWorkWant free resources? Dowload our Free Amazon guides here:Amazon Receiving Delay Guide: https://hubs.ly/Q04cdD4c0Amazon Catalog Spring Cleaning: https://hubs.ly/Q046BVfp0Amazon Proft Margin Defense 2026: https://hubs.ly/Q042trRH0Amazon SEO Toolkit 2026: https://bit.ly/4oC2ClTAmazon Seller Strategy Report 2026: https://bit.ly/3YN1RME2026 Ecommerce Website & SEO Readiness Checklist: https://hubs.ly/Q04btghf0Amazon 2026 PPC guide: https://bit.ly/4lF0OYXTimestamps00:00 - AI Job Risk for Insights Professionals00:49 - Mad Growth Podcast Guest Introduction01:41 - What Insights Lighthouse Does02:44 - Executive Community During AI Change04:37 - Cannes Lions 2026 and Marketing Leaders06:19 - Insights Lighthouse Event at Martinez Hotel08:19 - AI Career Growth in the Next 6 to 12 Months09:26 - Why Companies Need New Professional Skills10:20 - 60% of Insights Roles at Risk11:07 - Take a Leadership Role at Work12:28 - Human Intelligence and Emotional Intelligence13:10 - Learn the Whole Business to Grow Faster14:05 - Where to Find Insights Lighthouse15:01 - Membership, Mentorship, and Event Access15:29 - Cannes Lions Event Dates and Registration-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28605816/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenpopemag/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/myamazonguys/Twitter: https://twitter.com/myamazonguySubscribe to the My Amazon Guy podcast: https://podcast.myamazonguy.comApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-amazon-guy/id1501974229Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4A5ASHGGfr6s4wWNQIqyVwSupport the show

AI feedback drives continuous improvement in Gen AI tools by helping organizations adapt faster, improve user satisfaction, boost efficiency, and create a culture where employee insights lead to smarter innovation and better results. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which talks about why Gen AI feedback is the real advantage.This article forms the basis for this episode: https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/forget-algorithms-gen-ai-feedback-is-the-real-advantage/

Joseph Vukov and Michael Murphy on May 13, 2026 at Ruth Lake Country Club. Pope Leo XIV has already spoken movingly about the isolation and stress, especially for the young, of modern life. In a different format from our normal West Suburban Catholic Culture Series lecture, philosophers Joe Vukov and Mike Murphy dialogue as they consider the prospects for the future as the Church confronts challenges such as social media, cyberreality and artificial intelligence.

"The technical skills only take you so far. The durable skills are what allow you to really excel, allow people who know how to do things to become leaders or managers of other people who do those things, maybe, down the road. We all know people who know how to do things, but don't ascend to helping others do things or leading others who do things. And that's because the deficits may be in durable skills more than anything else."AI isn't replacing human potential.It's exposing what actually makes humans valuable.In this episode of the Personalization Outbreak Podcast, John Woods—Chief Academic Officer at the University of Phoenix—joins Glenn Llopis to explain: 

What does “responsible AI” look like in practice? In one of our most engaging episodes of the year, host Will Francis speaks with  Gordon Ryan, Senior Managing Consultant and Design Process Lead at Sopra Steria, about the growing impact of AI on work, business, and society, and the hidden trade-offs behind its adoption. From the future of design and marketing to productivity and identity, Gordon shares his perspective on where AI could take us next, and whether we're building the kind of future we want. Gordon's top 3 tips for responsible strategic use of AI: Reflect on what you value most in your work: Identify the parts of your role that feel meaningful and uniquely human Use AI intentionally: Focus on solving real problems instead of adopting tools simply because they're available Think beyond productivity: Consider how AI could improve wellbeing, relationships, creativity, and quality of life at work The Ahead of the Game podcast is brought to you by the Digital Marketing Institute and is available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all other podcast platforms. And if you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review so others can find us. If you have other feedback or would like to be a guest on the show, email the podcast team!  Timestamps: 0:01:57 – What systems-oriented design means 0:04:31 – UX design, digital experiences and systems thinking 0:05:10 – Will AI replace designers? 0:08:24 – Creativity, craft and the human side of design 0:09:24 – Are companies adopting AI without a clear strategy? 0:11:37 – The “Wild West” of AI inside organizations 0:14:41 – Gordon's most practical uses of AI today 0:16:00 – Using AI to analyze complex environmental and forestry data 0:18:36 – The human impact of automation and lost relationships 0:21:13 – What ethical AI really means beyond compliance 0:22:41 – Productivity, profit and the future of work 0:26:12 – Why business growth can't continue forever 0:30:18 – Is Gordon optimistic or skeptical about AI? 0:31:30 – AI, inequality and the environmental crisis 0:34:59 – Reconciling AI's benefits with its environmental impact 0:36:00 – Could AI enable shorter working weeks? 0:39:36 – The future of marketing and behavioral manipulation 0:45:50 – Marketing, persuasion and ethical responsibility 0:46:37 – How to use AI more mindfully 

Rebecca Hinds discusses the simple shifts that turn meetings from time-wasters into value-generators.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why most meetings don't feel like “real work”2) Why every organization needs a “meeting doomsday”3) The easy agenda fixes that save so much timeSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1156 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT REBECCA — Rebecca Hinds is a leading expert on organizational behavior and the future of work. She holds a BS, MS, and PhD from Stanford University. Rebecca founded the Work Innovation Lab at Asana and the Work AI Institute at Glean, first-of-their-kind corporate think tanks dedicated to conducting cutting-edge research on the future of work.She is a trusted advisor to companies navigating the challenges of modern work—from meeting overload and hybrid dysfunction to the messy realities of AI adoption and organizational change.• Book: Your Best Meeting Ever: 7 Principles for Designing Meetings That Get Things Done• LinkedIn: Rebecca Hinds• Website: RebeccaHinds.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Tool: Glean• Book: Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success by Adam Grant• Book: Scaling Up Excellence: Getting to More Without Settling for Less by Robert Sutton and Huggy Rao• Book: The Friction Project: How Smart Leaders Make the Right Things Easier and the Wrong Things Harder by Robert Sutton and Huggy Rao• Past episode: 492: Making Meetings Work with J. Elise Keith• Past episode: 684: Achieving More by Tapping into the Science of Less with Leidy Klotz— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Scribe. Book a personalized enterprise demo with scribe.how/awesome• Narwhal. Treat your home to spotless, fresh floors with us.narwhal.com/pete.• Monarch.com. Get 50% off your first year on with the code AWESOME.• Shopify. Sign up for your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/awesomepodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why are so many organizations still stuck doing manual work in 2026 — and what does it actually take to break out of that cycle without burning out your team? Asaf Darash, founder of Regpack and expert in operational efficiency, shares his philosophy: automate the common case, protect the human touch. Join host Khudania Ajay (KAJ) as they explore where organizations lose the most time without realizing it, how small teams can scale without hiring more people, and why "being less busy" is a leadership strategy. =========================================KAJ Masterclass LIVEA video-first, live-first global conversation ecosystem — editorially independent, depth-driven, and supporter-sustained. Hosted by independent journalist Khudania Ajay (KAJ), KAJ Masterclass explores leadership, business, AI, careers, health, creativity, ideas, and the evolving human experience through thoughtful, unscripted conversations grounded in lived experience, clarity, and real-world insight.Every conversation is designed to leave you with something meaningful to think about, understand, or apply.

Have you ever noticed how some people naturally feel magnetic, grounded, calm, and deeply confident without trying so hard? In this episode, I am joined with Emotional Fitness Trainer, Sam Kabert for a powerful conversation about the connection between emotional fitness, nervous system regulation, authenticity, posture, breathwork, confidence, and radiance.Together, we explore how emotional stress, emotional baggage, compartmentalization, and nervous system dysregulation can subtly shape the way we carry ourselves, interact with others, and move through life.You're going to love this conversation, and you're going to want to share it with everyone you care about who also desires to look and feel their best too!Learn more about Sam Kabert:Sam Kabert is an Emotional Fitness Trainer focused on the future of work, helping leaders regulate pressure and perform with clarity under sustained demand.Grounded in neuroscience and the 90-Second Rule, which shows that the body can complete an emotional stress response in about 90 seconds when it isn't repeatedly re-triggered by the mind. His work represents the next evolution beyond mental health, shifting from awareness and conversation to trainable, in-the-moment emotional regulation. A former Silicon Valley entrepreneur, 40 Under 40 honoree, and 3× bestselling author, Sam equips leaders and organizations to build Emotional Fitness as core infrastructure for resilience, culture, and decision-making at scale.Connect with Sam:samkabert.comJoin the Breathe Club: samkabert.com/clubStep into your Radiance Sanctuary in the Membership https://www.theschoolofradiance.com/membershipFor more resources related to today's episode, click here for the podcast episode page: https://www.theschoolofradiance.com/podcasts Follow Rachel Varga Official on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelvargaofficial/ —Catch full episodes of The School of Radiance Podcast here on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@RachelVargaOfficial —Subscribe to the YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@RachelVargaOfficial —Follow me here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelvargaofficial/ Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/rachelvargaofficial/ Website: https://www.theschoolofradiance.com —FREE STUFF: Download my FREE Skincare Checklist, sign up for my FREE 30 minute biohack your way to clear skin and slowing aging training now, and my newsletter for promos and exclusive events just for you! https://www.theschoolofradiance.com/freebiesEveryone gets one FREE call! Book your free 15-minute call with Rachel Varga to see which options will help you achieve your skin radiance goals! https://rachelvarga.as.me/YourPersonalizedRadianceConsultation —Looking for Skincare products, Tutorials, booking YOUR private One-on-One, and the deep dive Radiance Membership?SHOP skincare: https://alwaysradiantskinshop.comBOOK your private One-on-One: https://rachelvarga.as.me/Initialconsultation REGISTER for Tutorials and/or Membership: https://theschoolofradiance.com As a disclaimer, please note that the information shared in this podcast and interview is not to be taken as medical advice, and it's always important to consult with your physician before making any lifestyle changes. Rachel disclaims any responsibility for inaccurate credentials of guests or information used that may cause harm.Thank you for tuning in to this episode of The School of Radiance with Rachel Varga (formerly The Rachel Varga Podcast and The Always Radiant Skin Podcast)!Rachel Vargainfo@theschoolofradiance.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What happens when a former consultant, startup operator, and self-described “anxious overachiever” discovers the contract furniture industry for the first time? In this episode, Alexandra sits down with Kieran Luke, founder of Cerulean, to discuss how AI is being thoughtfully applied within dealer workflows and why the goal isn't replacing people, but helping them reclaim their time. Kieran accidentally found himself in contract furniture after growing up in Australia and building startups in New York. During this path, he realized that highly skilled dealer designers were spending hours each week on repetitive, manual tasks. Alexandra and Kieran unpack the realities of AI in our industry: the skepticism, the ethical concerns, the fear around jobs, and the opportunities to create more sustainable and fulfilling work. Whether you're AI-curious, AI-cautious, or already experimenting with new workflows, this conversation will challenge you to think differently about what technology should actually do for people. REGISTER NOW for POP Into Excellence Connect with Kieran Luke on LinkedIn Learn more about Cerulean Connect with Alexandra on LinkedIn Follow The Design POP on LinkedIn Access on-demand training at The Design POP. Questions? Email info@thedesignpop.com The Design Pop is an Imagine a Place Production (presented by OFS) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Dr. Jay Zigmont, CFP® brings his TED Conference takeaways directly to the Childfree community for a straight-talking look at what the AI economy actually means for people building a future without children. He does not sugarcoat it. The next recession will likely be the one that takes the jobs and does not bring them back, and the people who will be okay are not necessarily the ones who saw it coming, they are the ones who prepared before it arrived.In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why the next recession is likely to be a structural job loss event rather than a temporary one, and why AI replacing 80% of desk jobs is not doom and gloom, it is just mathWhy being the expert in your field is no longer the competitive advantage it once was, and what the one skill is that will actually protect you in an AI economyHow Childfree adults are uniquely positioned to navigate a post-work world, and why not having to worry about your children's job prospects is a genuine advantage when the economy shiftsWhy Dr. Jay is temporarily back on the hustle train and what he is doing personally to build his financial cushion before the window closesWhat the obituary exercise has to do with AI, why your second line will not say "Father of three," and why figuring out what it does say is the most important work you can do right nowResources Mentioned:Leadership Lessons from NASCAR with Drew Blickensderfer:  https://childfreeinsights.com/resources/podcast/episode-176/ The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist - Available on YouTube, Apple TV & Amazon PrimeWant to talk more about this? Join us on June 3rd for Navigating the AI Economy a Real Talk with Dr. Jay: https://childfreeinsights.com/event/20260603-realtalk/Can't make it on June 3rd? Check out our other free events here: https://childfreeinsights.com/events/Episode Hosts:Dr. Jay Zigmont, MBA, CFP® is the Founder of Childfree Wealth®, a life and financial planning firm dedicated to helping Childfree and Permanently Childless people, and Childfree Trust®. He is also the author of The Childfree Guide to Life and Money.About Childfree Insights:Childfree Insights is the trusted education hub for people who are Childfree or permanently Childless. It provides guidance on finances, estate planning, relationships, and life decisions for adults without children. Home of Childfree Wealth® and Childfree Trust®, supporting long-term planning for people living without kids.Connect with Us:Ready to work on building better financial habits? Connect with our financial planning team at childfreewealth.com or learn more about estate planning at childfreetrust.com.Follow Childfree Life by Design on your favorite podcast platform and join the conversation on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/childfreeinsightsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChildfreeInsights/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/childfreeinsightsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChildfreeInsightsDisclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast.

Entrepreneur Anup Ghimire joins us for a deep conversation on AI, entrepreneurship, career growth, Nepal's future, startups, stress management, and the future of work. In this podcast, Anup shares his perspective on what AI can replace, what AI will never replace, and why adapting to technology is becoming more important than ever. The discussion explores the impact of AI automation on jobs, the future of podcasts, Nepal's potential for data centers, data security challenges, entrepreneurship, passion, destiny, and personal identity. Anup also reflects on his early career journey, dream jobs, stress management as an entrepreneur, and the mindset needed to survive and grow in a rapidly changing world. This episode is packed with valuable insights for entrepreneurs, creators, students, professionals, and anyone interested in AI, startups, business, technology, and Nepal's future. GET CONNECTED WITH : Anup Ghimire Personal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ghimire.anup/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/anup.ghimire44 Twitter - https://x.com/Anupghimirenp The Doers YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheDoersglobal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thedoersglobal/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thedoersnepal Twitter - https://x.com/thedoersnepal  

We are joined by Harvard researcher, author of The Win-Win Workplace, and founder of Future Forward Strategies, Dr. Angela Jackson, to discuss how organizations can redesign work to strengthen both employee well-being and business performance.  Backed by research across more than 1,700 companies, Dr. Jackson makes a clear, data-driven case for human-centered leadership. She reveals how organizations that invest in employees through practices such as centering worker voice, reimagining benefits, and fostering inclusive innovation see improvements not only in employee morale but also in performance. These strategies directly impact retention, engagement, and long-term financial success, reframing well-being as business-critical, not optional.  Dr. Jackson shares how understanding employees' lived realities, such as caregiving responsibilities and access to childcare, directly impacts retention and performance. She offers a concrete example of a company that introduced on-site childcare after identifying it as a key barrier for employees, resulting in a 98% retention rate among women during the pandemic.  Dr. Angela Jackson is a leading voice on the future of work and CEO of Future Forward Strategies, a labor market intelligence firm focused on helping organizations grow through continuous learning and innovation. A lecturer and researcher at Harvard University, she equips executives with practical strategies to build high-performing workplaces that strengthen engagement, productivity, and long-term growth. Her work has appeared in Harvard Business Review and Stanford Social Innovation Review, and she is frequently featured in The New York Times, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, BBC, and The Economist. She has spoken at TED, South by Southwest, and ASU GSV. Previously, Dr. Jackson was managing partner at New Profit, where she launched the Future of Work Grand Challenge, reskilling 25,000 workers into living-wage jobs. She began her career in global leadership roles at Viacom and Nokia. Her debut book, The Win-Win Workplace, is a New York Times bestseller.  Tune in for real-world examples that shift toward more inclusive, responsive, and adaptive workplace cultures where well-being, performance, and innovation are mutually reinforced.

When leading a team, the natural instinct is to rely on efficiency, quick answers, and speaking more than you listen. But doing so erodes trust and productivity over the long haul. Joe Mull welcomes Chad Littlefield, co-founder and Chief Experience Officer of We and Me, to the Boss Better Now podcast for an insightful conversation about the transformational power of asking better questions. From his early days working with teenagers in a group home and counseling in adult solitary confinement, to leading global conversations in conflict zones, Chad draws on a unique background to help leaders how to build trust and access each other's humanity. Throughout the discussion, Chad explains why leaders must shift their focus from presenting information to actively inviting employee engagement strategies. He shares practical leadership tips for navigating remote team management, avoiding the trap of efficiency over connection, and leveraging curiosity to build psychological safety at work. He also shares compelling insights on AI in the workplace and the future of work without replacing genuine human care. In this episode, you'll learn:

Will AI take your marketing job? That's exactly what this conversation explores. In this mother-daughter discussion, we talk about how AI is changing marketing, creativity, and the future of work. Instead of fear, we focus on understanding how AI can actually help marketers think better, move faster, and create smarter. We discuss: • How AI is transforming marketing jobs   • Why AI should be used as a system, not just a shortcut   • The difference between automation and creativity   • How marketers can stay valuable in the AI era   • The danger of relying too heavily on AI   • Practical ways to use AI without losing your human touch One of the biggest takeaways from this conversation is simple: AI may speed things up, but creativity, storytelling, emotion, and critical thinking still belong to humans. If you're a marketer, creator, business owner, student, or simply curious about the future of AI, this conversation will give you a realistic perspective on where things are heading.   #AI #Marketing #ArtificialIntelligence #AIInMarketing #DigitalMarketing #FutureOfWork #MarketingCareer #Creativity #AITools #BusinessGrowth

In this episode of our On The Road series, we sit down with Amy Coleman, Executive Vice President, Chief People Officer at Microsoft, to explore how leaders can scale AI transformation without losing the human connection at the center of work.Amy reflects on stepping into the Chief People Officer role at Microsoft, the humility of becoming a beginner again, and why leaders do not need to pretend they have all the answers in moments of uncertainty. What matters is being honest, learning fast, and bringing people with you.Her message is clear: AI and humans cannot be separated. As work changes, HR leaders have to help people understand what is shifting, what still matters, and how AI can unlock more creativity, curiosity, innovation, and human potential.

Artificial intelligence is changing the workforce, business productivity, and the global economy.In this episode of the Follow the Money podcast, Jerry Robinson explores AI, human value, and the future of work. Drawing on recent comments from Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince and insights from management legend Peter Drucker, Jerry explains why AI may disrupt “measurers” first while increasing the value of builders, creators, and problem-solvers.Jerry also discusses Pope Leo XIV's recent reflections on artificial intelligence and human dignity and explains why adaptability may become one of the most valuable skills in the modern economy.In this episode:• AI and the future of work• Builders, sellers, and measurers• Why AI literacy matters• The investment implications of AI• Market insights with Jerry• Final thoughts on learning, unlearning, and relearningSubscribe for more investing insights, macro analysis, and financial education.Visit: https://followthemoney.com

Jim talks with Lisa Buckingham—a veteran HR leader at Vialto Partners, US Soccer, Lincoln Financial, and Thomson—about how the LLM era is reshaping hiring and job architecture, and how companies and workers can roll with the changes. They discuss: Jim and Lisa's shared history in natural language processing labs thirty years ago—and the contrast with today, where "everybody can be an AI expert" The kind of people to hire in the age of LLMs: intellectual curiosity, learning agility, and willingness to work differently "Trust the machine, but always validate"—the principle of embracing AI while maintaining human oversight COVID as an accelerant of technology adoption Workforce adoption realities at Vialto—evangelists, pessimists, and the change management challenge Shark Tank-style internal AI contests as a model for engaging employees with new tools Why the "future of work" is dead Programmers and product managers merging roles; job architectures flattening into skills-based, fluid inventories AI's historical weight—"as pivotal as electricity"—and the limits of anyone's ability to predict machine learning's trajectory Jim's "what, when" framework and the twin failure modes of AI projects "Test and learn" as the right posture toward AI transformation, and whose responsibility "what, when" actually is—CEO, CTO, and sales as a coalition The productivity multiplier for programmers—7–10x gains—and Jim's argument that demand for software could actually increase total programmer headcount Why sales jobs are probably not highly "AI-able" anytime soon, and what salespeople need to communicate to retain relevance Lisa's personal use of Claude and Copilot 365 The leveling effect of AI for non-STEM people Jim's argument (since November 2022) that top liberal arts graduates are the most natural prompt engineers Lisa's 1999 Georgetown thesis—"Are liberal arts majors the answer to the .com era worker shortage?"—and its uncanny parallel to the 2026 humanities debate The education paradox: how Lisa's son was banned from using AI in class but required to be an AI expert for his summer internship The calculator analogy, and whether AI in education follows the same arc Resistance to the AI voice in writing Jim's technique for capturing stylistic tendencies with AI The rising costs of frictional bureaucracy and the unreasonable effectiveness of small teams What Lisa saw on a recent safari about what AI can't replace, and the choice between evolving and being overtaken Learning agility as the core HR question—how to handle employees who cannot or will not embrace AI The shifting meaning of "owning your work" … and much more. Links:  Episode Transcript Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI, by Ethan Mollick The Elements of Style, by William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White Bio:  Lisa M. Buckingham is a globally recognized human resources executive with over twenty-five years of experience leading people, culture, and transformation strategies across complex, mission-driven organizations. As Chief People & Culture Officer for Vialto, she oversees the company's global people strategy, driving organizational performance and advancing a culture of inclusion and agility that supports Vialto's purpose of helping people thrive in a global, mobile world.

Birth rates are collapsing, not just in rich countries, but everywhere from Mexico to Tunisia. The FT's John Burn-Murdoch joins us to unpack the surprising culprit, why young people aren't just having fewer kids, they're not even coupling up, and what it means for the future of work, wealth, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AI is changing everything.But the real disruption isn't technology—it's leadership.In this powerful episode of Mindset Mastery Moments, Dr. Alisa Whyte sits down with Silicon Valley leadership strategist Victoria Mensch to unpack what leaders are getting wrong about AI transformation, burnout, and the future of work.With over 25 years leading innovation in Silicon Valley, a PhD in Psychology, and an MBA from Berkeley, Victoria shares why the greatest challenge leaders face today isn't artificial intelligence—it's the inability to adapt mentally, emotionally, and strategically.Together, they explore:Why AI amplifies uncertainty and exposes mindset gapsThe leadership qualities AI can never replaceHow burnout silently impacts high performers and executivesWhy success without alignment leads to exhaustionThe V.I.T.A.L Method for sustainable, burnout-proof leadershipHow to lead with emotional intelligence in an AI-driven worldWhy flourishing—not survival—should become your baselineVictoria also opens up about pivoting careers, redefining success, and the mindset shift that transformed her life after multiple reinventions.If you're a leader navigating pressure, disruption, reinvention, or uncertainty, this conversation will challenge how you think about success, resilience, and the future of leadership.Listen now and learn how to lead without losing yourself in the process.Exclusive Resources for LeadersEquip yourself with the tools to navigate disruption and avoid the burnout trap:Free Leadership Insights: Access Victoria's curated resources and guides for high-performing executives: Silicon Valley Executive Academy ResourcesOur Story: Learn more about the mission behind the academy: The SVEA StoryConnect with Victoria MenschLinkedIn: Connect with VictoriaInstagram: @victoria.menschAcademy Website: svexecutive.academy"The greatest innovation a leader can make is not in their product, but in their own capacity to adapt and flourish amidst uncertainty."Send us Fan MailSupport the show

In an age when AI has everyone asking what's next for humans, Cal goes looking for answers. He finds them in some unexpected places. A five-year-old girl who walked through a Transylvanian forest to save her sister's life. A New York publicist who followed a hunch to Charlotte and built something nobody had ever seen before. And a guy with a borrowed bicycle who turned a single crazy idea into a quarter-century movement that has raised $31 million for cancer victims. These aren't tech stories. They're human ones. And the thing that connects them is that irreplaceable gut instinct that no algorithm can replicate. It just might be the most important skill you have right now. Big Questions: The Future of Work with Cal Fussman. Every Tuesday. Powered by Moments.

Dan Shipper is the co-founder and CEO of Every, a media and software company that's become a living laboratory for the future of work. Everyone at his company of about 30 people is an AI early adopter; from editors to ops people, they use AI to do much of their work, giving Every a unique lens into where the world is heading. A year ago on this show, Dan predicted that people were sleeping on Claude Code for nontechnical work, which proved to be remarkably prescient. Today he's back with another set of calls: the SaaS apocalypse is dumb, CLIs are over, the forward deployed engineer is the most valuable new hire, and the only thing you need to do to stay employed is ride the models.Dan's predictions:1. The future of work will happen inside Codex or Claude Code.2. Every company will have one “super-agent” inside their Slack that every employee talks to regularly.3. SaaS is not dead—in fact, Dan is bullish on SaaS stocks. His contrarian take: “I would buy SaaS stocks right now.”4. SaaS economics will shift: users will bring their own AI tokens into apps, which actually improves SaaS margins.5. PMs will thrive in the AI era.6. Full-stack designers will become superheroes.7. The AI job apocalypse is not happening.8. Forward deployed engineer is the new most essential role.9. CLIs are over.10. Automation is a lie.11. We will read way more AI-generated writing and we will like it.12. We'll be building software for humans and agents to use together.—Brought to you by:WorkOS—Make your app enterprise-ready, with SSO, SCIM, RBAC, and more: https://workos.com/lennyVanta—Automate compliance, manage risk, and accelerate trust with AI: https://vanta.com/lenny—Episode transcript: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-ai-paradox-dan-shipper—Archive of all Lenny's Podcast transcripts: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/yxi4s2w998p1gvtpu4193/AMdNPR8AOw0lMklwtnC0TrQ?rlkey=j06x0nipoti519e0xgm23zsn9&st=ahz0fj11&dl=0—Where to find Dan Shipper:• X: https://x.com/danshipper• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danshipper/• Podcast: https://every.to/podcast• Website: https://danshipper.com—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction to Dan Shipper(02:56) Dan's unique position living in the AI future(09:17) How the way we work will change in the coming year(16:39) The case for general agents(18:08) Codex and Claude Code as the new operating system for work(25:39) How Cursor fits in(27:42) How this changes what SaaS companies should build(31:13) Why CLI is already over(33:34) Two agents are better than one(36:22) Why Dan is bullish on SaaS stocks(39:01) Why automation doesn't reduce human work(47:00) The value of human-written code(48:36) Quick recap(50:15) How work is changing(56:17) Why data scientists are drowning in bad analysis(58:24) Which product/tech roles are least changed by AI(1:02:17) We will read way more AI-generated writing and we will like it(1:08:28) Why product managers will dominate the AI era(1:11:05) Full-stack designers are the other big winners(1:13:11) The AI job apocalypse won't happen(1:16:00) How to “ride the models” to stay relevant(1:21:02) Final predictions and advice(1:25:24) Lightning round—References: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-ai-paradox-dan-shipper—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. To hear more, visit www.lennysnewsletter.com