Ounce of Wisdom— a compilation episode
Artificial Intelligence is transforming the way we work, create, and lead. From accelerating research to automating routine tasks, AI is proving to be a powerful tool across industries. But as we heard from a diverse group of leaders, one message came through loud and clear:
AI is not a replacement for human creativity, empathy, or connection.
What Leaders Are Saying?
Across sectors—from design and hospitality to compliance and telecom—our guests shared how they’re using AI to enhance their work, not replace it. Emphasizing that lifelong learning is critical and that it is not a job replacer, but a job changer. More highlights include:
- AI is an accelerator.
It helps teams move faster, learn quicker, and execute more efficiently.
“AI gets you 80% there, but you need to vet the last 20%.”
- Creativity can’t be automated.
AI can remix what exists, but only humans can imagine what doesn’t.
“Our job as creators is to create things that don’t exist yet.” – Eleazar Herrera
- Relationships still matter.
Trust, empathy, and collaboration are irreplaceable.
“We just need to double down on the quality of relationships we have.” – Ben Blankenship
- Ethics and accountability are non-negotiable.
Not every use case is right for AI—especially when legal or human consequences are involved.
“We chose not to use probabilistic systems because we need to hold up in court.” – Cijoy Olickal
- AI is a tool for empowered humans.
The future belongs to those who know how to use AI wisely.
“The real formula is A+ player + AI.” – Verne Harnish
The Human Advantage
AI can analyze data, generate content, and automate tasks—but it can’t replace intuition, ethics, empathy, or imagination. These are the traits that define great leaders, build lasting relationships, and drive innovation.
As we move forward, the challenge isn’t just learning how to use AI—it’s learning how to stay human while using it.
Watch the entire episode here to gain from the full compilation of responses.
