293: Chris Dyer, Future of Work Expert, On 6 Surprising Ways AI Can Accelerate Your Career
07/15/24 • 35 min
Chris Dyer is a globally recognized company culture and future of work expert, delivering keynotes for over 15 years to audiences worldwide. As a CEO managing thousands, his companies consistently earn accolades as best places to work and have been recognized five times by Inc. Magazine as some of the fastest-growing companies. Chris is ranked as Inc. Magazine's number one leadership speaker on culture, has published three best-selling books, and is named number five on the leadership power list. He is also a top 40 change management guru, a top 50 global thought leader, and the host of a top 50 leadership podcast. Beyond his professional achievements, Chris is an avid hiker, musician, and world traveler.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The concept of being an "accidental everything" and how curiosity and the willingness to say yes can lead to unexpected opportunities.
- We explore how Chris transitioned from speaking to writing, despite initial doubts and external skepticism.
- We delve into the power of a strong support system, including employees, mentors, and friends, in achieving success.
- We examine the varying perceptions employees have about AI in the workplace, from ignorance to apprehension to enthusiasm.
- We discuss the rapid pace of technological innovation and its impact on both employees and organizations.
- We highlight the importance of helping employees understand and adapt to technological advancements to enhance their value and mitigate job displacement risks.
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Chris Dyer is a globally recognized company culture and future of work expert, delivering keynotes for over 15 years to audiences worldwide. As a CEO managing thousands, his companies consistently earn accolades as best places to work and have been recognized five times by Inc. Magazine as some of the fastest-growing companies. Chris is ranked as Inc. Magazine's number one leadership speaker on culture, has published three best-selling books, and is named number five on the leadership power list. He is also a top 40 change management guru, a top 50 global thought leader, and the host of a top 50 leadership podcast. Beyond his professional achievements, Chris is an avid hiker, musician, and world traveler.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The concept of being an "accidental everything" and how curiosity and the willingness to say yes can lead to unexpected opportunities.
- We explore how Chris transitioned from speaking to writing, despite initial doubts and external skepticism.
- We delve into the power of a strong support system, including employees, mentors, and friends, in achieving success.
- We examine the varying perceptions employees have about AI in the workplace, from ignorance to apprehension to enthusiasm.
- We discuss the rapid pace of technological innovation and its impact on both employees and organizations.
- We highlight the importance of helping employees understand and adapt to technological advancements to enhance their value and mitigate job displacement risks.
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292: Peter Voss, AGI Co-inventor and CEO at Aigo.ai, On Making AI Smarter Without Harming Humans
Peter Voss is the visionary founder and CEO of Aigo.ai, a pioneering company at the forefront of conversational AI and natural language processing. Over the past 15 years, Peter and his team have perfected a highly intelligent, hyper-personalized chatbot designed for enterprise customers. In 2009, Peter founded SmartAction.ai, which developed the first AI-based contact center technology. Beyond his entrepreneurial endeavors, Peter is an engineer, inventor, and AI pioneer who writes and presents on philosophical topics such as rational ethics, free will, and artificial minds. He is also deeply involved in futurism and radical life extension.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Peter Voss's Journey: From an electronics engineer to creating a successful software company, and his deep dive into the nature of intelligence and AI.
- Defining AGI: What Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) means to Peter, and how we will recognize its achievement.
- Cognitive Skills Gap: The differences between current AI technologies like large language models (LLMs) and true cognitive skills required for AGI.
- Path to AGI: The limitations of deep learning and LLMs, and why cognitive AI is the necessary path towards achieving AGI.
- Human Interaction and Intelligence: The importance of real-time learning, metacognition, and minimal sensory input in developing AGI.
- Ethics and Responsibility in AI: The philosophical and practical considerations of developing AGI, including the ethical implications and societal benefits.
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294: Bernard Marr, Author & Futurist, On How to Use Generative AI to Get Ahead In Your Career
Bernard Marr is a world-renowned futurist, influencer, and thought leader in the fields of business and technology. With a passion for leveraging technology for the good of humanity, Bernard is a bestselling author of over 20 books, writes a regular column for Forbes, and advises and coaches many of the world’s best-known organizations. Boasting a combined following of 4 million people across social media channels and newsletters, Bernard was ranked by LinkedIn as one of the top five business influencers globally. His latest books include "Future Skills," "The Future Internet: Business Trends and Practice," and "Generative AI in Practice."
In this conversation, we discuss:
- Bernard’s journey into the AI and technology space, from his academic background to his consulting and writing career.
- The evolution of the AI landscape, from analytics and big data to modern AI applications and trends.
- How Bernard simplifies complex technical topics for a mainstream audience in his books and writings.
- Insights from Bernard's latest book, "Generative AI in Practice," and what readers can expect to learn from it.
- The role of AI in business decision-making and strategy, based on Bernard's extensive consulting experience.
- The ethical considerations and societal impacts of AI advancements, and how they shape the future of work.
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