How to stay human in an AI world with Faisal Hoque

AI is transforming leadership, and not just through technology. It’s reshaping how leaders define their value, make decisions, and connect with people. In the latest episode of the Performance Matters podcast, Nic Girvan, Director of GP Strategies’ Leadership and Inclusion Practice, joins host Michael Thiel to explore how artificial intelligence is influencing the human side of leadership. Nic introduces the VITAL Leadership Model — a framework that helps leaders thrive through AI disruption by strengthening distinctly human capabilities. The episode explores: 🔹 How AI is redefining leadership identity and impact 🔹 Why “deliberate humanity” is becoming a core leadership skill 🔹 How to shift from task execution to true value creation Tune in to discover how you can lead with clarity, confidence, and a human edge in the age of AI. 🎧 Listen now: https://hubs.li/Q03PXcGG0 #LeadershipDevelopment #AI #HumanCenteredLeadership #FutureOfWork #PerformanceMattersPodcast

AI & the Human Factor AI is reshaping the way we work and lead. But as technology accelerates, the real differentiator becomes human connection. Leaders must balance innovation with ethics, trust, and empathy. In my podcast with Ramesh, we discussed how to navigate this paradox—where the best leaders use AI to amplify humanity, not replace it, and how the intersection of AI and human connection is the key to innovation, greater performance, and growth   🎧️ Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eigk8VSg #AI #humanfactor #tech #innovation #performanceandgrowth #leadership #leaderstoday #leadersrise #podcast #leadersrisepodcast

How close could we actually be to Artificial Superintelligence? In our latest episode of the Evolve to Succeed Podcast, Warren Munson is joined by Daniel Smith, CEO of Fireworx, and Nick Carlile, founder of Olivia Network #AI#AI, for a fascinating and fast-paced discussion on how AI is transforming business – and where it could take us next. From the rise of Artificial General Intelligence to the potential of Superintelligence, our guests explore what these advances could mean for leadership, creativity and society as a whole. Are we heading for a race to the top – or a race to the bottom? And how should business leaders prepare for a world where AI could soon know more than we do? 🎧 Tune in to the full episode for an honest discussion, advice and a glimpse into the future of business. #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfWork #Leadership #Innovation #EvolveToSucceed #Podcast

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The Evolve to Succeed podcast, with Daniel Smith and Nick Carlile recently explored a fascinating question, how close are we to Artificial Superintelligence, and what that could mean for Business. It’s a compelling debate, but it raises an equally important and immediate question for leaders today, what are businesses actually deploying right now, and where are they seeing real success with AI? There’s a minefield of tools, platforms, and AI-powered products on the market. Some are delivering remarkable results in areas like customer experience, forecasting, and productivity. Others are adding complexity without much measurable gain. And with the pace of change accelerating so quickly from today’s AI to the prospect of Superintelligence, many leaders are asking a critical question, do we deploy now, or wait for the next wave of tools before committing fully? As organisations test and scale AI, the differentiator seems less about if they’re using it, and more about how strategically they’re doing so. I’m curious, where are you seeing the greatest value from AI implementation in your business or sector? And which areas have proven harder to translate from promise to impact? If you haven’t listened already, I highly recommend the latest Evolve to Succeed podcast episode to anyone interested in the real-world impact and future of AI in business.

Reputation is the real currency of leadership. According to the World Economic Forum, up to 25% of a company’s market value is tied directly to its reputation. Think about that for a moment. Your reputation doesn’t just influence perception, it materially impacts performance. In today’s world, where first impressions are often formed and shaped online, reputation isn’t built quietly behind closed doors. It’s built through visibility, consistency and my favourite - connection. In this recent podcast, Dean Whitby, Tenacious Sales Ltd and I (Beyond & Co.) discuss why even in an era of AI, how I believe founders win trust, talent and deals through personal branding. Watch the episode in full here: https://lnkd.in/g8M-mz7i #PersonalBranding #Leadership #Reputation #BeyondAndCo #AI

AI isn’t coming - it’s already here, but what does this mean for business, creativity and society? In the latest Evolve to Succeed Podcast, Warren Munson is joined by two experts at the forefront of the AI revolution: Nick Carlile, founder of Olivia Network #AI and Daniel Smith, CEO of Fireworx. Why AI could be the biggest opportunity in business history The risks to jobs, skills and human identity How brands can balance AI with creativity and human connection The urgent challenges of ethics and regulation It’s a bold and thought-provoking discussion on how leaders should be thinking about AI today - and where it might take us tomorrow. 🎧 Watch or listen to the full episode - now available. #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfWork #Leadership #Innovation #BusinessGrowth #EvolveToSucceed #Podcast

Following my appearance on The Evolve to Succeed Podcast with Nick Carlile I felt like there are clearly people in a few different camps: If you’re not blown away by how incredible generative AI tools are yet, you may feel like: 1: You’re really good at what you do 2: You’re not using AI in the right way 3: It's actually not as good as the AI tool promises I believe in a lot of cases it's all three. Use the wrong AI tool, and it feels like you're wasting your time getting a mediocre end product, regardless of how many times you prompt it. You can spend more time trying to wait for the output, and in truth, you could have done it better yourself. You ask for a blog, and it uses a made-up stat. Of course, most people won't know that unless they think to ask the AI to verify where the facts came from. And here's the issue, no one has time to try all the tools and if you're in business just trying to keep the lights on is hard enough in the first place.

How To Build Human-Centric Leadership in an AI World #163 In this insightful episode of The HR L&D Podcast, host Nick Day is joined by Bob Johansen, Jeremy Kirshbaum, and Gabe Cervantes to explore what it really takes to lead in the age of AI. Key Topics Discussed in this Episode: • What futureback thinking is and how it can transform your leadership strategy • How to shift from efficiency to effectiveness and put humans back at the centre of work • Why human calming is the most crucial leadership skill • Real-world examples of AI augmentation for senior leadership teams • How to create “yes zones” in your AI policy to encourage responsible innovation Watch Now: https://bit.ly/46FRnC1 Listen on all major streaming platforms and here: https://bit.ly/4pLzjiy #JGARecruitment #HRLDPodcast #HR #AI

We’re heading toward zero marginal cost of intelligence. What does that mean for your business? When intelligence is cheap and scalable, entire industries reshape. Processes that were impossible with human labour alone suddenly open up with AI. It’s not just about automating what you already do. It’s about asking: What are we not doing today because it’s too expensive? Fraser Paine explores the economics of AI and what it means for CEOs, CIOs, and CFOs in HSO's latest Deliver Next podcast. 📺 Full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/gGk_TKwX #ArtificialIntelligence #EnterpriseAI #FutureOfWork #CIO #CEO #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #HSO #DeliverNext