343: Peter Hinssen - The New Never Normal: AI, the Future of Business and the Leaders We Need

About this episode

Peter Hinssen discusses the impact of AI on business and leadership in the new normal.

Today, one of our favorite guests returns: Peter Hinssen. A renowned keynote speaker, author and serial entrepreneur, Peter is one of the most sought-after thought leaders on radical innovation, leadership and the impact of all things digital on society and business. When Peter was last on the show, the world had just begun to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, and generative AI was still in its infancy. This time around, Steve and Peter talk about the advancements of AI and what they mean for the C-suite, whether the tech companies have become too powerful, AI regulation, and the future of leadership. Peter also answers how we will remember this AI boom in 10 years. Key Takeaways: This period of rapid change that we’re currently going through won’t pass, but rather become the new (never) normal. Regulators must rethink their approach to create frameworks for new technology that actually work. Headcount is no longer a key measure when it comes to a business’ success. Tune in to hear more about: How to manage this era of volatility and constant change ( 3:30 ) How leadership is changing ( 14:30 ) Why small businesses might be better equipped to deal with the AI boom ( 21:06 )…

People in this episode

Host: Steve

Guest: Peter Hinssen

Topics covered

• AI advancements
• leadership
• business success
• regulation
• innovation
• volatility

Keywords

• AI
• leadership
• business
• innovation
• regulation
• C-suite
• Covid-19

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Information Security Forum, Covid-19, AI, C-suite, tech companies

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