AI-volution: Curiosity is the New Leadership Muscle
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August 27, 2025 · 33 min · Season 1 · Episode 38
About this episode
The episode discusses the balance of human insight and AI capabilities in leadership and the importance of continuous learning in organizations.
In this episode of the AI Evolution Podcast, host Adriana O'Kain invites Jason Averbook, to discuss the rapid changes in business and technology, the importance of balancing human insight with AI capabilities, and the need for organizations to adopt a mindset of continuous learning and adaptation. Jason emphasizes the significance of understanding the value of AI, the necessity of first principles thinking in HR, and the critical role of trust in navigating organizational change. The conversation highlights the importance of education over mere training in preparing the workforce for an AI-driven future.
People in this episode
Host: Adriana O'Kain
Guest: Jason Averbook
Topics covered
- AI in HR
- leadership
- continuous learning
- organizational change
- trust in AI
Keywords
- AI
- HR
- leadership muscle
- trust
- continuous learning
- organizational change
- first principles thinking
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