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February 17, 2025 44 mins

🔥 Don't Get Left Behind-Stay Ahead in the AI Revolution!

🔥 If you're a CEO, executive, entrepreneur, or rising leader, this episode is packed with insights that will help you stay indispensable in a world increasingly driven by AI. In this powerful episode, we sit down with Maureen Metcalf, CEO of the Innovative Leadership Institute and host of a leading NPR podcast, to explore the seismic shifts AI is bringing to leadership.

Can AI replace CEOs?

Will automation render human leaders obsolete? More importantly-how do YOU stay relevant? The Rise of Humanness, hosts Mike and Chris dive deep with Maureen to discuss –– as AI accelerates and automation reshapes industries, how can leaders avoid obsolescence and harness their irreplaceable human edge? And what does it takes to lead in an new AI-driven world.

💡 "It's not AI that's taking your job-it's people who have mastered AI that will." – Maureen Metcalf Maureen shares game-changing insights on balancing automation with human-centric leadership, fostering antifragile resilience, and why the most successful leaders of tomorrow will master adaptability, intuition, and innovation. This is a must-listen for executives, entrepreneurs, and anyone who wants to future-proof their career in the age of AI.

📌 Key Topics Discussed:

✅ How AI is reshaping leadership and decision-making

✅ The difference between resilient and antifragile leaders

✅ Why human-centric leadership is the future of work

✅ How to leverage AI while amplifying your irreplaceable human skills

✅ Practical strategies to navigate VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity)

✅ The top 10 leadership traits essential for AI-driven organizations

✅ Why "failing fast" and experimenting are the keys to innovation Timestamps for Easy Navigation

🔹 00:00 - Intro | Welcome to The Rise of Humanness-AI vs. Human Leadership

🔹 01:00 - Meet Maureen Metcalf | CEO of the Innovative Leadership Institute & NPR Podcast Host

🔹 02:30 - AI's Impact on Leadership | Will AI replace executives?

🔹 04:00 - The Story of a Leader Who Didn't Adapt | Lessons from a corporate shakeup

🔹 07:00 - From Resilience to Antifragile Leadership | Why resilience isn't enough anymore

🔹 10:30 - Human-Centric Leadership in the Age of AI | What it means & why it matters

🔹 12:00 - The 2025 AI Prediction Debate | Is AI taking over faster than we think?

🔹 15:00 - The Top 20% Rule | Why AI will never replace top human potential

🔹 18:00 - Training the Next Generation of Leaders | How companies must evolve

🔹 22:00 - The Power of Experimentation Over Failure | The scientific mindset for leaders

🔹 26:00 - How AI is Reshaping Decision-Making | Spock vs. Captain Kirk leadership styles

🔹 30:00 - Data vs. Intuition in Leadership | The right balance for success

🔹 34:00 - The Future of Work: 3.5-Day Workweeks? | Will AI finally reduce work hours?

🔹 38:00 - The Ultimate Leadership Anthem | Eye of the Tiger? Welcome to the Jungle?

🔹 40:00 - Where to Find Maureen | Connect with her for more insights!

 

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