#0431 – Why High Performers Will Win in the AI Era (and Others Won’t) with Jacob Morgan

About this episode

Jacob Morgan discusses the impact of AI on high performers in the workplace and the future of work.

What happens when AI enters the workplace at full speed? In this episode of Deep Leadership, I sit down with futurist, bestselling author, and workplace expert Jacob Morgan to discuss why the future of work will reward high performers more than ever before. We explore the return of accountability in the workplace, the growing divide between high performers and average contributors, and why AI won’t replace the best employees—it will amplify them. Jacob also shares insights from his new book, The 8 Laws of Employee Experience, including: Why “entitlement culture” at work is ending How AI will reshape leadership and employee experience Why accountability is making a comeback The future of hybrid work and workplace flexibility How leaders can use AI to amplify humanity instead of replacing it What employees must do now to stay valuable in the AI era This conversation is a wake-up call for leaders, employees, and anyone thinking about the future of work. If you want to stay relevant, future-ready, and valuable in the age of AI, don’t miss this episode. Jacob’s Book & Resources:The 8 Laws of Employee Experience Book - https://amzn.to/42p6gHm Jacob's website…

People in this episode

Host: Jon S. Rennie

Guest: Jacob Morgan

Topics covered

• AI in the workplace
• high performers
• employee experience
• leadership
• accountability
• future of work

Keywords

• AI
• high performers
• employee experience
• leadership
• accountability
• future of work
• hybrid work
• workplace flexibility

Sponsors

Cadre of Men

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The 8 Laws of Employee Experience

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