Positive Productivity with AI

Positive Productivity with AI

July 14, 2026 · 11 min

About this episode

The episode discusses how AI is changing the relationship between hours worked and productivity, featuring insights from John Frehse.

In today’s episode: Why working long hours may no longer be the mark of a top performer. John’s story of how one data scientist turned six hours of client notes into two slides that nailed the message in minutes. How you use AI will determine who multiplies their output and who gets left behind. CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel is a 5-minute daily podcast where business pragmatism meets inner wisdom. John Frehse, Global Head of Labor Strategies at Ankura, joins Jessica this week to discuss how AI is breaking the long-standing link between hours worked and productivity, and what leaders should do with the time they get back. Connect with Dr. Jessica Kriegel on LinkedIn Connect with John Frehse on LinkedIn Other Ways to Connect: Jessica Kriegel Website Jessica Kriegel Instagram Jessica Kriegel Newsletter Culture Partners Website Culture Partners LinkedIn

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