Most leaders approach AI integration by focusing on the mechanics – which tools to buy, how to write better prompts, or which tasks to automate. But what if this tactical focus is exactly why so many AI initiatives fail to create meaningful transformation?
That’s the compelling argument my guest Faisal Hoque makes in this episode of my “Leadership Biz Cafe” podcast.
Faisal is an accomplished entrepreneur, best-selling author, and thought leader who has founded multiple technology companies, and serves as the founder and CEO of SHADOKA.
Faisal had previously been on my show to talk about his book “Everything Connects”, so I was curious to check out his latest book “Transcend: Unlock Humanity in the Age of AI”, which to date has been recognized as a “Next Big Idea Club Must Read”, in addition to being a Publisher’s Weekly, LA Times, and USA Today bestseller.
In this episode, Faisal and I talk about the two powerful AI frameworks he writes about in “Transcend” – the OPEN framework, which helps individuals and organizations move beyond surface-level AI usage to meaningful integration, and the CARE framework, which helps us learn how to harness the benefits of AI while protecting against potential harm to ourselves and/or our organization.
There are so many intriguing and insightful ideas I wanted to speak with Faisal about that we both got lost in our pre-episode warm-up conversation. So when I said to him we should really start recording the episode, he laughed and said “I thought this was the episode.”
It’s also why you have to listen to the end where Faisal shares a really powerful statement that lingered in my mind for days after we talked.
With some of the latest misfires AI companies have had, not to mention experts and observers debating over the near future of AI, it’s clear that the field of AI and its impact on leadership is not so clear or certain.
But this is why Faisal’s insights from his years of research are so impactful, as he helps us to move past the buzz and noise around this evolving technology to understand where we need to put our focus to strengthen our ability to inspire and empower the best from those we lead.
Noteworthy links:
- Buy Faisal’s book “Transcend” on Amazon*
- Learn more about Faisal’s work – faisalhoque.com
* sponsored link that helps to support this podcast. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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