{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"AI Won\u2019t Replace You...But It Will Change You. ft. Ross Smith","description":"What happens when AI starts doing the things we once believed made us valuable?   In this episode of the Uncommon Leadership Podcast, I, Michael Hunter of Uncommon Teams, sit down with Ross Smith from Microsoft to explore a question most conversations about AI miss entirely: What does it mean to stay human in this unpredictable age of AI?   Tune in to find out: How to use AI as a strategic sparring partner to debug your own ideas\/arguments? Why authenticity, emotional intelligence, and human judgment matter more than ever when building an innovative team... Why your job title should never be your entire identity, and the danger of hiding your full self at work How to position yourself at work for great job satisfaction and speedier career growth Because the future may belong to people who know how to work with AI\u2014but it will especially belong to people who know how to remain deeply human while doing it.   Episode Chapters 0:00 \u2014 Introduction 5:53 \u2014 How Do You Build a Team That Actually Thrives? 9:36 \u2014 Why Should Leaders Give Teams Freedom to Fail? 11:17 \u2014 How Do Great Leaders Build Trust With Their Teams? 14:35 \u2014 Why Is Having a Life Beyond Work So Important? 20:16 \u2014 How Do You Build an Authentic Personal Brand at Work? 28:00 \u2014 Is AI Productivity Advice Missing the Bigger Picture? 30:17 \u2014 What Does AI Mean for Human Creativity and Leadership? 35:28 \u2014 Why Can AI Never Fully Replace Human Leadership? 38:08 \u2014 Using AI to Challenge Your Own Thinking 40:19 \u2014 How Leaders Can Use AI Before Difficult Meetings 41:08 \u2014 Connect with Ross Smith   Prefer audio? Stream here: Apple- https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/au\/podcast\/uncommon-leadership\/id1654637165   Spotify- https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/2BkXGceaZgVWxGQCXcrmgj   This podcast is brought to you by Uncommon Teams: https:\/\/uncommonteams.com\/   A question for you: What's one hobby or interest you have outside of work that most of your coworkers probably don't know about?   Share in the comments! -- Speakers on this episode of the Uncommon Leadership Podcast   Ross Smith | Guest Speaker Ross Smith spent over three decades leading innovative teams at Microsoft, giving him a front-row seat to the rapid evolution of workplace technology. Today, his focus has shifted to the intersection of human intuition and artificial intelligence. As a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and co-founder of The Future World Alliance, Ross has become a leading voice on how we can use AI to become more human, not less.   He's the author of "AI Revolution in Customer Service and Support" and "AI in the Classroom," and hosts the AI & Creativity Podcast, exploring how humans and AI can partner to unlock new levels of innovation.    Connect with Ross Smith: LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/rosss42\/ Email: rosss.rosss@gmail.com AI Prompt of the Day:https:\/\/linktr.ee\/rosss42 Bonus: Ross is offering an exclusive discount on his book, AI in the Classroom. To claim it, send a message to rosss.rosss@gmail.com with the subject line: "UnCommon Leadership: AI in the Classroom"   Michael Hunter | Host Michael Hunter is an executive coach, leadership strategist, and the founder of Uncommon Teams. Drawing on his experience working with leaders at tech giants like Microsoft and Salesforce, Michael helps founders and Heads of People align personal fulfillment with sustainable business success.   Work with Michael Hunter: LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/humbugreality\/ Website: https:\/\/uncommonteams.com\/ Newsletter: https:\/\/uncommonteams.com\/newsletter-archive\/ Read the book: https:\/\/uncommonteams.com\/resilient-leader-workbook\/ Work with Michael Hunter: https:\/\/uncommonteams.com\/work-with-me\/   \ud83c\udfb5 Music Credits: Track: A Hope for New Beginning Artist: PremiumBeat Source: Envato Elements License Code: 2JPQCYM3X4 ","author_name":"Uncommon Leadership","author_url":"https:\/\/uncommonteams.com\/","html":"