AI Job Cuts Backfiring? Here's What Leaders Get Wrong - Josh Block
From After Hours Entrepreneur with Mark Savant by Mark Savant
March 3, 2026 · 20 min
About this episode
Josh Block discusses leadership and trust in the context of AI-driven environments and layoffs.
Josh Block shares his philosophy on leadership, trust, and adapting to digital and AI-driven environments. Get the Book: https://amzn.to/4rHSiLx We explore the challenge of layoffs, CEO pay, and how transparent communication can help teams stay connected across continents and technological change. Drawing from real-life examples in his own company and industry at large, Josh offers practical wisdom for business owners, team leaders, and employees trying to thrive amidst uncertainty.Key Takeaways:1. Transparent, values-driven communication is critical to maintaining trust—even during tough transitions like layoffs.2. Leadership is most effective when leaders treat employees as people, not just "heads," fostering ownership and aligning vision across all levels.3. Embracing technological change means inviting people to participate in defining goals and measures, rather than imposing top-down mandates.Chapters:00:00 – Trust during automation layoffs01:05 – CEO pay and leadership realities03:37 – AI performance with human touch05:05 – From renters to owners07:47 – Mixed messages and identity09:58 – Core team communication tools12:17 – AI layoffs and trust15:03 – Transparency…
People in this episode
Host: Mark Savant
Guest: Josh Block
Topics covered
- leadership
- trust
- AI
- communication
- layoffs
- business strategy
Keywords
- leadership
- trust
- AI layoffs
- communication
- business owners
- transparency
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: LinkedIn
Products: People Matter: Work
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