How To Build Human-Centric Leadership in an AI World #163
In the episode, Nick Day is joined on The HR L&D Podcast by futurist Bob Johansen (Distinguished Fellow, Institute for the Future), Jeremy Kirshbaum (Founder, Handshake), and Gabe Cervantes (Director of Scalable Foresight, IFTF) to explore what it really takes to lead in the age of AI.
Title: 🌟 How To Build Human-Centric Leadership in an AI World #163 🌟
Host: 🎙️ Nick Day, CEO of specialist HR Recruitment Agency, JGA Recruitment Group
Guest: 👤 Bob Johansen (Distinguished Fellow, Institute for the Future), Jeremy Kirshbaum (Founder, Handshake), and Gabe Cervantes (Director of Scalable Foresight, IFTF)
Episode Overview:
🔊 In this insightful episode of The HR L&D Podcast, host Nick Day is joined by Bob Johansen (Distinguished Fellow, Institute for the Future), Jeremy Kirshbaum (Founder, Handshake), and Gabe Cervantes (Director of Scalable Foresight, IFTF) to explore what it really takes to lead in the age of AI.
Together, they unpack the third edition of their groundbreaking book “Leaders Make the Future” and reveal the 10 essential human-centered leadership skills every HR leader and CHRO needs to thrive in a rapidly evolving, AI-powered workplace.
Key Topics Discussed in this Episode:
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What futureback thinking is and how it can transform your leadership strategy
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How to shift from efficiency to effectiveness and put humans back at the center of work
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Why human calming is the most crucial leadership skill in a BANI (brittle, anxious, nonlinear, incomprehensible) world
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Real-world examples of AI augmentation for senior leadership teams
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How to create “yes zones” in your AI policy to encourage responsible innovation
Useful Links From This Episode:
- Book: Leaders Make the Future: Third Edition
- Bob Johansen: LinkedIn
- Jeremy Kirshbaum: LinkedIn
- Gabe Cervantes: LinkedIn
- Institute for the Future: Website
- 👤 Host Nick Day LinkedIn Profile
- 📢 JGA HR Recruitment
- 🎧 Check out our sister podcast, The Payroll Podcast
HR LEADERS – I CALL YOU ALL TO ACTION! 📢
If you have any HR or L&D that require the support of a specialist HR recruitment agency, please contact JGA Recruitment Group! We can also support executive coaching and consulting services supporting HR leaders towards transformative leadership and sustainable growth. Contact Nick at [email protected] or call at 01727800377.
Remember:
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