Your Employees Stop Thinking The Moment They Feel Unsafe

Your Employees Stop Thinking The Moment They Feel Unsafe

June 2, 2026 · 35 min

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Douglas Noll discusses the evolving importance of emotional intelligence and psychological safety in leadership as AI takes over analytical tasks.

What if the leadership skills we've spent decades rewarding are no longer the ones that matter most? In this conversation, mediator, peacemaker, and author Douglas Noll argues that AI is making critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and human connection more valuable—not less. As technology takes over more analytical work, leaders who can regulate trust, create psychological safety, and keep people engaged will have a growing advantage. Doug challenges some of the deepest assumptions in m...

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Host: David Rice

Guest: Douglas Noll

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