In this micro episode, Chad discusses a significant shift in workplace dynamics due to advancements in AI. The key to future success in the workplace lies not in technical skills, but in self-awareness and psychological astuteness. He emphasizes that effective communication and emotional intelligence will trump technical prowess as machines take over more technical tasks. The episode also highlights how positive work environments, with engaged and psychologically healthy employees, can enhance productivity and profitability.

00:26 The Shift in Workplace Skills

01:15 The Importance of Psychological Sophistication

01:45 Impact of Positive Mindset on Productivity

02:31 Challenges of Negative Workplace Behaviors

03:16 The Future of Work: Human Intelligence Over Machines

03:36 Conclusion and Call to Action

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In this episode, Coach Chad explores the concept of inner leadership and its significance in today's rapidly changing workplace, heavily influenced by AI. The discussion highlights common misconceptions about leadership being merely 'soft skills' and emphasizes the necessity of self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and psychological safety. Coach Chad provides compelling statistics on work-related stress and employee disengagement, arguing that true leadership mastery starts with self-mastery. Practical steps for leaders include recognizing their own strengths and blind spots, practicing empathy, and fostering a positive work culture. The use of tools like the Enneagram is recommended for enhancing key leadership attributes such as self-knowledge, communication, and team building.

00:24 The Impact of AI and Workplace Changes

00:49 Understanding Burnout and Workplace Stress

01:31 The Role of Leadership in Workplace Culture

03:11 The Importance of Soft Skills

04:28 Self-Mastery and Modern Leadership

05:14 Practical Steps for Inner Leadership

06:22 The Enneagram and Leadership

07:33 Wrap

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In this insightful episode, Chad engages with Bob Hutchins, an expert in marketing communications and organizational psychology. Bob shares his unique journey from running a successful digital marketing agency to pursuing a PhD that intersects generative AI, creativity, and human meaning-making. The conversation delves into the concept of media ecology, as influenced by thinkers like Neil Postman and Marshall McLuhan, exploring how new media environments affect human behavior. Discussing the phenomenon of media trauma, Bob highlights the compound impacts of consuming traumatic events through screens. The dialogue then shifts to how AI and technology can both challenge our sense of human identity and offer opportunities for deeper human connection and creativity. Bob emphasizes the importance of AI literacy and proactive human-centered approaches as we navigate the evolving technological landscape.

High Notes:

00:42 The Intersection of Marketing and Psychology

02:45 Generative AI and Human Behavior

05:47 Media Ecology and Neil Postman's Influence

11:23 Understanding Media Trauma

21:39 Balancing Technology and Humanity

27:26 Ethical Marketing: Beyond Manipulation

28:14 Empathy in AI Education: A Personal Story

32:42 Navigating the AI Landscape: Red Box Era

33:46 AI and Human Flourishing: Opportunities and Challenges

43:40 The Future of Creativity in the Age of AI

45:03 Redefining Human Identity and Creativity

47:20 The Evolution of Work and Meaning

52:34 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections

More about Bob:

Bob Hutchins, MSc. is a marketing and communication strategist, author, and speaker with a master’s degree in behavioral and organizational psychology and ongoing PhD research focused on generative AI and its effects on human creativity and meaning-making. Co-author of Our Digital Soul and Finally Human, he explores how technology shapes human behavior, connection, and well-being. With decades of experience in marketing, machine learning and media, Bob helps individuals and organizations navigate the digital world with intention and authenticity.

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